When we learn anything, our brain makes new connections. If we also involve creativity, emotion and the senses in this…
Education
The XQ.EUJOY consortium, which conceived and runs the news site XQ the News, is launching a competition for young journalism enthusiasts. The prize for nine aspiring journalists is a week in Italy, Portugal, or Spain as ‘special correspondents’
As the ecological transition is a process aimed at adopting good practices to promote a society committed to preserving the environment and combating climate change, this concept plays a very important role in education.
Women’s participation in science is a process that goes beyond scientific production and has benefits for society as a whole, helping to break down the structural barriers that women face in all areas of life.
The accelerated spread of Invasive Alien Species (IAS), through human action aggravated by Climate Change and Globalisation, is triggering major imbalances in ecosystems. With more than 3,500 IAS already established globally, with significant impacts on biological diversity, human health and economic activities, action is urgently needed to detect, control and eradicate these unwanted intruders.
Empowering young people with an inclusive and fair democratic culture is essential to increase their engagement in politics at local, regional, national, and European level.
From a school in Palermo, a request has been made to Parliament for a law to include a subject on “Anti-Mafia Culture” as a complete education for students.
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The Chinese Gaokao, more than just a dreaded SAT test
The social pressure to achieve a good grade in order to get into the best universities takes a huge psychological toll on students. It is no wonder that Chinese teenagers shudder when they hear the word Gaokao.