The world has a plastic problem. Not only are nonbiodegradable plastics clogging oceans and landfills, but they’re also invading our bodies. “Ingestion is the primary route of exposure, and we are consuming about 5 grams of micronanoplastics per week; that’s the equivalent of a credit card,” said Philip Demokritou, the founding director of the Environmental […]
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Universities are repositories of fascinating ideas. So why is academic writing so boring? Leonard Cassuto thinks it’s all a matter of keeping in mind that good writing is about keeping the reader interested. (Hint: Be a better storyteller.) Cassuto, A.M. ’85, Ph.D. ’89, a Fordham English professor and journalist, recently published a new book, “Academic
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Are you planning how to celebrate the cultural and religious festivals that are coming up at this time of year? If so, have you ever considered putting on a play but have shied away from the idea thinking it will cost too much time and money? Read on to see how you can put on
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UK Disability History Month (UKDHM) 2024, running from 14th November to 20th December, emphasises the theme of “Disability Livelihood and Employment.” This focus on workforce inclusion is particularly relevant for early years practitioners, as creating inclusive environments for disabled colleagues and children can significantly impact both the workforce and future generations. In this article, we
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Space: a vast, mysterious expanse that may seem far beyond the reach of young children. But through creative role-play, children can embark on thrilling space missions while developing critical thinking, teamwork, and an early love for science and exploration. So… how does space-themed role-play help nurture authentic learning in early childhood education? Making Good Choices:
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We all know anecdotally that music makes us feel better. Throughout history, it has been helping young children relax and fall asleep, helping us unite and celebrate as we get older, while soothing older people during times of uncertainty. Since COVID-19/lockdown, there has been even more research conducted on the effects of music on different
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We know that in our world of early years education, apprenticeships provide a crucial pathway for developing skilled, knowledgeable childcare professionals. The wonderful thing about apprenticeships is that they blend hands-on experience with structured learning, ensuring that our learners not only excel in practical tasks but also understand the theoretical foundations that drive best practices
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Billions of years ago, long before anything resembling life as we know it existed, meteorites frequently pummeled the planet. One such space rock crashed down about 3.26 billion years ago, and even today, it’s revealing secrets about Earth’s past. Nadja Drabon, an early Earth geologist and assistant professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary
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Harvard University announced today two new professorships in civil discourse and one in artificial intelligence made possible by a gift from alums Alfred Lin ’94 and Rebecca Lin ’94. These professorships are part of a wider donation that will also support these critical areas of work within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The gift
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In April, the University invited all degree-seeking students to participate in the Higher Education Sexual Misconduct and Awareness (HESMA) survey. In a message to Harvard affiliates on Monday, President Alan Garber announced the release of the results. The HESMA survey, which was conducted by a consortium of 10 universities, was the third in a series
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