Monthly Archives: June 2019

Christian academics hiding on campus

Christian academics hiding on campus

The recent documentary showing Christianity and bible verses being blocked on Pinterest as “hate speech,” or at least controversial, whilst other religions get a free pass, not to mention a pro-Life organization being blocked as a porn site (and then the documentary being blocked on YouTube because reasons), leads me to a very slowly growing […] … learn more→

Universities have alerted us to the scale of the climate crisis – now they must lead in showing society how to solve i

Universities have alerted us to the scale of the climate crisis – now they must lead in showing society how to solve i

After increasingly stark scientific warnings and unprecedented mass mobilisations of school children and rebellious citizens, the climate crisis is finally starting to be acknowledged in the halls of decision making. The UK has now committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, mirroring momentum in France and the rest of the EU for similar targets. But there’s a long way to go yet. Government targets […] … learn more→

Universities must embrace technological solutions to climate change

Universities must embrace technological solutions to climate change

The University of Cambridge’s recent headline-grabbing announcement of a new research lab to develop radical scientific solutions to climate change is a welcome development. But it is only the beginning of what is needed. Everyone knows that our responses to climate change must be speeded up. Generations of propaganda from the green movement have argued […] … learn more→

Education sector & IoT: The benefits of evolution

Education sector & IoT: The benefits of evolution

The field of information and technology has been working on getting things done with a single touch for as long as we can remember. This current decade marks the peak of evolution in the sector of IT with its miraculous developments. The concept of “Internet of Things – IoT”  is no stranger to this. The […] … learn more→

How a cyber attack hampered Hong Kong protesters

How a cyber attack hampered Hong Kong protesters

Massive public protests taking place in Hong Kong over the past week are aimed at a new extradition law, known as the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance, that would see accused criminals extradited to mainland China to face prosecution. Hongkongers feel the law could be used to legalise the kidnapping of people who express views, and act in ways, that […] … learn more→

Exams: to properly revise, test yourself  !

Exams: to properly revise, test yourself !

When we talk about examinations, controls or homework, we immediately think about grade notes, averages and admissions to training. But while tests are a convenient format for evaluating performance, their usefulness does not stop there. Research shows that these are particularly effective tools for learning. Indeed, when one is tested, one must produce an effort of recovery in memory, that is to […] … learn more→