Tech effects nearly all aspects of our lives, but for young people, digital technology is a prevalent factor in their health, education, social lives and relationships. Yet in an experime...

Kate C Tilleczek · The Conversation 02 Aug 2019

Civic Participation

How bystanders could play major roles in preventing street crimes

When psychologists studied CCTV footage of urban violence, they found that 9 out of 10 bystanders intervened to break up a fight.

Kate Whiting 02 Aug 2019

Switzerland

They have more than 30 words for "apple core", and other things you didn't know about Switzerland

There is far more to Switzerland than cuckoo clocks and chocolate, and so to mark Switzerland's National Day - celebrated on 1 August since 1891 - here are 15 things you might not know ab...

Micol Lucchi 31 Jul 2019

Workforce and Employment

How the pressure to excel influences our self-esteem

A performance-based identity arises when a person feels defined by their performance in the workplace. It becomes a large part of who they are and can result in them losing their sense of...

Ben Walker and Dan Caprar · The Conversation 22 Jul 2019

Human Rights

Here are 10 of Nelson Mandela’s most inspirational quotes

To mark the 10th Mandela Day, a selection of Madiba's wisest words.

Kate Whiting 18 Jul 2019

Social Innovation

How blockchain is empowering this refugee community in Lebanon

Technology could be a driving force towards refugees gaining a sense of autonomy, but only if they have a say.

Reem Talhouk, Andy Garbett, and Kyle Montague · The Conversation 28 Jun 2019

European Union

Will the UK's next PM support a hard or soft Brexit?

With British politics in turmoil ever since the result of the 2016 referendum, Theresa May finally stood down as leader this month. How will her successor carry out their Brexit strategy?

Jenny Anderson · Quartz 28 May 2019

Values

What the future of trust looks like

Trust in established systems has deteriorated across the world. But a new paradigm is emerging that could force traditional institutions to reinvent themselves, and it depends on distribu...

Simon Fuglsang Østergaard 05 Apr 2019

Mental Health

How Zimbabwe's grandmothers are turning the tide on mental health

When the African country couldn't afford a clinical diagnosis network for mental health, 400 grandmothers and a system of 'Friendship Benches' came in.

Dixon Chibanda 23 Jan 2019

Fourth Industrial Revolution

Policymakers can ensure the 4IR is fairer than the last three

Recent citizen activism may be crucial if the Fourth Industrial Revolution is also to be a First Empowerment Revolution that benefits people and the planet.

Hilary Sutcliffe and Conrad von Kameke 22 Jan 2019

Civic Participation

Does mandatory voting work? Lessons from Australia

Elections play a key role in strengthening democracy, and voting is a crucial part of that process. New research makes the case for universal participation through mandatory voting.

Melissa De Witte · Futurity 07 Jan 2019

Human Rights

What makes someone an 'illegal immigrant'?

In many cases, a person's status may change without them knowing, and they can even be an illegal immigrant in their own home country.

Tendayi Bloom · The Conversation 04 Jan 2019

Ageing

An ageing workforce isn't a burden. It's an opportunity

For the first time since 1948, retirement-age employees outnumber teenagers in the American workforce. It's time to embrace the five-generation workplace.

Jo Ann Jenkins 03 Jan 2019

United States

A record number of women will be serving in the new US Congress

More than a third of the record 102 women serving in the incoming House of Representatives won their seats for the first time in November's midterms elections.

Drew Desilver · Pew Research Center 03 Jan 2019

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