By Christine Parsons, Professor in Psychological Science, Aarhus University
Denmark and its Scandinavian neighbours often appear at the top of many of the world’s “best of” lists, from happiest and least corrupt to best place to raise a family.
The Danish way of parenting has inspired a
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By Michael FitzGerald, Doctoral Researcher in Law, European University Institute
Understanding the technological shift from a literary to a post-literary society is crucial for rethinking AI’s place in learning environments.
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By Julius Maina, Regional Editor East Africa, The Conversation
Kagure Gacheche, Commissioning Editor, East Africa, The Conversation
Seven Ethiopian armed groups have announced a new alliance aimed at overthrowing the government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
The so-called Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival was unveiled in September 2026. It arrives at a time when Abiy is grappling with armed conflict and deepening political…
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By Vikram Niranjan, Associate Professor in Public Health at University of Limerick, University of Limerick
Colum P. Dunne, Head (Dean), Foundation Chair, School of Medicine, University of Limerick, University of Limerick
After a pandemic-era collapse in vaccination, Bangladesh is racing to protect children from measles, but lasting protection depends on reaching 95% coverage.
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By Doug Specht, Reader in Cultural Geography and Communication, University of Westminster
Rob Sharp, Assistant Professor in Media and Cultural Studies, University of Sussex
In the early days of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian armoured columns pushed east along the Zhytomyr highway towards Kyiv. Makariv, a small settlement of about 10,000 people 36 miles west of Kyiv, sat on their route. The town was wrecked in the month of fighting that ensued.
Roughly 40% of the settlement’s infrastructure was destroyed and the bodies of 132 executed civilians were recovered by April 2022.…
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By Katongo Seyuba, Researcher, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
Gracsious Maviza, Gender and Migration Scientist; Regional Lead for Southern Africa in the CGIAR FOCUS Climate Security Team, CGIAR
African countries are now crafting the first continent-wide framework to tackle how climate disasters can worsen hunger, displacement and conflict.
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By Siyabulela Christopher Fobosi, Senior Researcher, UNESCO 'Oliver Tambo' Chair of Human Rights, University of Fort Hare, University of Fort Hare
South Africa’s minibus taxi industry contains extensive knowledge, organisation and social practices developed by the people who work in and depend on it.
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By Clementine Oberst, Sessional instrucutor in Communication Studies, McMaster University
Popular hockey shows are imagining a more inclusive sport. But recent controversies show how difficult it is to change hockey culture.
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By Ozlem Cankaya, Associate Professor, Early Childhood Curriculum Studies, MacEwan University
For parents whose children have just entered kindergarten or Grade 1, new fall routines can bring excitement — and some anxiety.
Parents may wonder: How do I support my child’s learning? And what can I do at home without turning family time into school?
When families think about foundational learning, literacy often comes first: reading books, learning letters and recognizing sounds.
Mathematics and numbers…
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By Andre Pagliarini, Assistant Professor of History and International Studies, Louisiana State University
The race between the incumbent president and Flávio Bolsonaro is a part of a decades-long right-left split in the country over the meaning of the nation.
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