Why global carbon schemes must involve local culture
Greater consideration of local cultures could improve a United Nations programme to limit carbon emissions from tropical forest degradation, research in Vietnam indicates. More than 300 million people around the
Academics report ‘pandemia’ work conditions in recent surveys
Work conditions at universities have eroded during the pandemic, report academics in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia in a recent survey. One survey respondent used the term “pandemia,” which
Pandemic worsens inequality for migrant workers
The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified the challenges facing migrant workers in Australia, China, and the United Kingdom, say researchers. “In each of the three countries, COVID has worsened existing inequalities
Toolkit aims to prep educators to address climate crisis
SUMMARY A multimedia set of resources called “Education in a Warming World” aims to help educators effectively address the climate crisis in undergraduate courses. The project includes short videos, a
WUN Launches Virtual Study Abroad Pilot Programme
The Worldwide Universities Network has launched a virtual study abroad programme for undergraduate and graduate students. Five universities–the University of Alberta, the University of Cape Town, Universidad Federale de Minas
Students Delve into Sustainable Development at WUN Summer School
Undergraduates from around the world turned their attention to the world’s most pressing issues during the 2021 Worldwide Universities Network Summer School. The two-week programme, designed and hosted by the
