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Most teachers think remote learning is a poor substitute for the classroom, survey shows
A survey by McKinsey shows how teachers view the effects of COVID-19 with the majority agreeing remote learning is a poor substitute for the classroom.
Why academics and policymakers should continue to work together after COVID-19
Collaboration between academics and policymakers has been essential in overcoming the pandemic and should continue, writes psychologist Stephen Reicher.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 4 March
Top stories: Germany announces restriction-easing plan; France hope to ease restrictions from mid-April; interim data shows Bharat Biotech's vaccine to have 81% efficacy in preventing sym...
Record numbers of people in the UK have applied to study nursing
Interest in working for health services has soared in the UK during COVID-19. But around the world nursing remains a difficult and under-resourced profession.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 3 March
Top stories: Ghana begins vaccinations with COVAX-delivered shots; US to have enough vaccines for every adult by May; European Commission considers emergency approvals for vaccines.
IMF Head: How governments can prevent widening inequality
Unequal access to COVID-19 between richer and poorer nations could cause a 'Great Divergence' in economic recovery, writes IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva.
Women’s rights must be central to the global recovery. Here’s why
Giving women equal legal rights and pay are key to tackling both gender equality and fuelling the COVID-19 economic recovery, write World Bank experts.
Why we must reimagine capacity building to strengthen education after COVID-19
Billions of dollars have been invested in capacity building to support the development of education systems but has this work had the necessary impact?
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 2 March
Top stories: Global COVID-19 infections rise for first time in 7 weeks; EU to propose 'digital green pass' for summer travel; Colombia first country in Americas to receive vaccines throug...
People were asked about communal living – this is what they say is the biggest benefit
A new survey looks at attitudes to co-living, which could help many people find friendly, affordable places to live as city-dwelling soars.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 1 March
Top stories: New lockdown in Auckland, New Zealand; WHO calls for vaccine supply and distribution to be accelerated; Vaccination programmes continue around the world.
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 26 February
Top stories: EU 'will have to live with virus'; Brazil passes 250,000 confirmed deaths; South Korea begins vaccination programme.