Free scientific research
Scientific research funded by British taxpayers will be freely available for anyone to read by 2014, the government has announced
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Peru launches child labour reduction programme
The government of Peru has launched a new effort to reduce child labour in the country
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Transition course to teach skills for a resilient future
A new year-long course has been launched to help people become resilient to the impacts of climate change, the limits of economic growth and life without cheap fossil fuel energy
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Classroom meditation benefits pupils and teachers
Meditation before and after lessons is creating classroom success stories for a school in Lancashire
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The planet-saving power of permaculture
Renowned permaculture expert Aranya talks about the environmental – and emotional – benefits of permaculture design
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Number of male trainee primary school teachers increases 50%
The number of men training to be primary school teachers in England has increase by more than 50% in the past four years
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Hedge fund managers learn about investing ethically
A series of ethical investment debates and talks aimed at hedge fund managers, charities who invest in private companies, and the public, kicks off this week
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Walking the Talk: Transition Network Conference 2012
How can communities work together to become stronger and happier? Kathleen Cassidy found out at this year’s Transition Network Conference
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Free access to the best university lectures
A project aiming to provide free access to the UK's best university lectures has launched
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Innovative London conference aims to envision ‘more beautiful world’
TEDx event titled Visions for Transition will stimulate thought and discussion on the planet’s most pressing matters
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Nepal plans to eliminate illiteracy
The Nepalese government has launched an ambitious new programme which aims to eradicate illiteracy in the country by 2015
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Seniors share skills and knowledge in ‘marketplace for wisdom’
A group of keenly minded mentors are spreading their wisdom around London in a venture set to enrich the lives of both young and old
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Reading group promotes understanding of economy
A UK-based reading group programme has been set up to help people better understand the economy
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London ‘Recovery College’ aims to open doors for homeless people
A new initiative is offering homeless people the chance to learn vital skills for free
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‘Constructive journalism’ course aims to eliminate unnecessary negativity in...
Sold out first run indicates journalists’ desire for more positive reporting
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New Higgs Prize to inspire future physicists
Bright young Scottish scientists now have the chance to visit CERN, the home of pioneering particle research
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Two US colleges withdraw support for fossil fuels
Two prominent American colleges are re-examining their energy investment policies thanks to a national climate change campaign
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Will free online university courses benefit education?
A new breed of online courses offers in-depth learning for free, from anywhere in the world. Nicola Slawson tries one out and considers the effects Massive Open Online Courses will have on traditional...
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Food growing and cooking could get boost on national curriculum
Food growing and nutritional cooking classes could form part of the national curriculum from 2014, but the changes might be scrapped following criticism from industry
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Ideas worth spreading #3: Dynamic education
This month we consider two TED talks that explore vibrant, unconventional approaches to education
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