Dubai event invites researchers from across world to tackle global challenges – apply to attend

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Are you a researcher with an idea that could help solve one of todays most pressing problems? A conference in Dubai this November will showcase research addressing a wide range of global social and environmental issues....

Culture can build a better world: four key issues on Africa’s G20 agenda

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The cultural and creative industries are a growing source of income and job creation around the world, generating tens of millions of jobs. The cultural sector is also linked to soft power, to relations between countries....

Ernest Cole: the South African photographer at the centre of a powerful and heartbreaking film

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Ernest Cole is famous for photographing the everyday realities of South Africas racist apartheid system. His 1967 book House of Bondage ensured his damning critique of the white minority regime was seen by the world. But...

Africa’s traditional fermented foods – and why we should keep consuming them

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Fermentation is a process where microorganisms like bacteria and yeast work together to break down complex carbohydrates and protein into simpler, more digestible forms. The fermentation process not only extends the shelf...

Africa’s superfood heroes – from teff to insects – deserve more attention

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Africa is home to a rich variety of incredible indigenous crops and foods from nutrient-dense grains and legumes to unique fruits and leafy greens. Despite their value, many of these foods are often overlooked,...

Have Trump’s tariffs affected his popularity? Here’s what approval data shows

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When Donald Trump launched a trade war on April 2, he produced enormous volatility in stock markets around the world, but since then upheaval in the bond market has forced him to row back on some of his tariffs. Investors...

Denying compensation to ‘Waspi’ women over pension changes could be a missed opportunity

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Serenity Images23/Shutterstock Governments around the world have addressed the challenge of increasing life expectancy and declining birth rates by raising the pension age. The UK is no exception. The challenge this...