Conferences are a major part of an academic life, of researcher lives, for networking and many other reasons. Often, conferences are where we connect with others in our discipline or methodological community, where we meet people, make contacts, expand our thinking, or where we share our research and our developing ideas. But with the advent […] … learn more→

Younger Australians will bear the economic, social and environmental costs that come from the COVID-19 pandemic. They’re making sacrifices in the name of public health and to protect the old and vulnerable. The heavy lifting of rebuilding will also fall disproportionately to them. Prime Minister Scott Morrison referred to these sacrifices as “a social contract”. […] … learn more→

In order to live a healthy life, it is even necessary to devote time to active exercise and sports, but also to a healthy diet. To be honest, one of the most important and influential factors in our health is food. So where to start when you decide to eat healthy? And most importantly, how […] … learn more→

With university campuses empty and research laboratories closed, the coronavirus has delivered an unprecedented jolt to UK higher education. Sadly, the disruption caused by this horrible deadly virus will continue to afflict institutions for months, even years, to come. Most institutions have already transformed their teaching models, becoming distance learning providers practically overnight. Many are […] … learn more→

The almost exclusive health concern accorded to the fight against the viral contamination of Covid-19 had initially led the drafters of the draft protocol for the reopening of schools to recommend that school meals be done in each class. Groupings in canteens were indeed considered to be significant risk factors, in line with the opinions of […] … learn more→

Progress – getting somewhere. Good progress – doing what is expected and a bit more. Poor progress – the reverse. Remember those ambiguous school reports? “Patricia is making good progress with… , but she could do better in … ” Patricia is not doing as well as might be expected in all the things that are […] … learn more→

Everyone experiences such a phase in life when they feel lonely even in a crowded public place. Perhaps you have tried enough but failed to cope with loneliness. The situation gets horrible when you have no one with you to try and take you out of this situation. The world is going through such a […] … learn more→

Are you currently in a college or university program to become a professional programmer? Or are you looking to change careers and start programming? Many people dream of leaving behind a dead-end job or an unsatisfying career to take up a new one in programming. Others dream of the day when they will finish their […] … learn more→

The whole world is in lockdown. And so is mine. But I’m not confined to four walls. I’m stuck at sea. Since late February, I’ve been aboard the Avontuur, a schooner that transports cargo under sail. I joined the vessel to research the revival of such sailing cargo vessels in an attempt to decarbonise the […] … learn more→

The threat of the rapid expansion of COVID-19 has forced governments to take drastic measures to ensure social distancing. In many parts of the world the order has been to stay at home, thus disrupting the daily lives of citizens and institutions. But attempts have also been made to minimize the effects of this confinement with […] … learn more→