by Ilaria Ravazzolo, GSD Correspondent The common narrative in the media and among the Swiss population today is that the story of Italian immigrants in Switzerland is one of successful integration. They are, in fact, portrayed as the ‘good’, exemplary immigrant group which has achieved full assimilation. How much truth is behind this narrative though?... Continue Reading →
By Todd Olive, former Editor in Chief In a desperate attempt to distract from the unfolding chaos of ‘Partygate’, the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport announced on Twitter earlier this year that the current funding model of the largest public service broadcaster in the world would be retired in 2028 – bringing to a head... Continue Reading →
By Jay Chambers, GLOBUS Correspondent The UN’s 4th Sustainable Development Goal covers the aim of ensuring an ‘inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all’. Yet in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out 20 years of educational gains, 9% of children grades 1 through 8 fell below the UN’s ‘minimum reading... Continue Reading →
by Ilaria Ravazzolo, GLOBUS Correspondent Have you ever considered that you may be reinforcing gender inequality with the way you speak? Have you ever thought about the impact that language might have on the discrimination of women? Whether you have previously contemplated this or not, you’ll probably be surprised to hear that language does in... Continue Reading →
by Laura Chevrot, Assistant Editor Inspired by Dr Steffi Bednarek's talk entitled 'Re-ensouling the Collective Culture', delivered at the TED Countdown event organised by TEDxWarwick and GLOBUS. What do alcohol addiction and climate change have in common? A question that sounds like a modern-day version of Lewis Carrol’s ‘why is a raven like a writing... Continue Reading →
– With Aaron Gekoski, Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019 – by Sara Azeem, Editor-in-Chief Pen and camera are weapons against oblivion, they can create awareness for that which may soon be lost forever. It was towards the end of the interview that Aaron quoted these words of the legendary conservationist George Schaller, but... Continue Reading →
By Ilaria Ravazzolo, GLOBUS Correspondent Anyone who has read up on greenwashing will know that the topic is highly complex. It’s being increasingly considered by companies, investors, governments, and NGOs because of how big of an effect it can have on everyone involved. The Volkswagen scandal in 2015 is only one example of how greenwashing can have... Continue Reading →
By Eszter Vlasits, GLOBUS correspondent ‘Incredibly complex’. ‘The biggest threat humanity has ever faced’. ‘The perfect problem’. These phrases, all commonly used to describe climate change, evoke the feeling that we have a good understanding of the magnitude of the threat we are facing in the 21st century as Earth warms up, causing drastic changes... Continue Reading →
by Prabhas Vedagiri The following are a series of poems submitted to the GSD Competition this year. Prabhas takes the reader on a journey that explores nature in its various dimensions and man's role in this experience. As we perilously move towards a point of no return, the consquences of our actions more visible everyday.... Continue Reading →
by Laura Chevrot, Assistant Editor “An imagined world or society in which people lead wretched, dehumanized and fearful lives”. The above sentence refers to the meaning of the word dystopia, as defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary. Dystopian fiction allows us to think about what the world could become in the future – often, it explores... Continue Reading →
by Laura Chevrot, Assistant Editor “I will not cease from Mental Fight, Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand: Till we have built Jerusalem, In England’s green & pleasant Land” William Blake’s Jerusalem, chanted as a hymn throughout the United Kingdom, was written in 1810. And yet, it already explored one of the most... Continue Reading →
By Silia Tsigka, GLOBUS Correspondent In November 2020, the possession of hard drugs, like heroin and cocaine, as well as the medicinal use of hallucinogens, like mushrooms, was decriminalized in Oregon. Oregon became the first US state to adopt this policy through a democratic vote and, soon after, other states moved towards a looser drug policy... Continue Reading →
By Catriona Heyworth, GLOBUS Correspondent Carbon footprints are a common topic. Addressing population—how many feet are leaving their tracks—remains controversial despite widespread agreement that greater numbers place more strain on the planet.- Project Drawdown It can be easy to fall into the trap of searching for single, seemingly magical solutions to climate change which either... Continue Reading →
By Šimon Michalčík, GLOBUS Correspondent Devastating hurricane kills thousands. Malaria-transmitting mosquitoes enter Europe. The Netherlands completely sunk by rising sea levels. You may have seen similar headlines to the ones above. Some are yet to be seen, but climate change is increasing the likelihood that one day you will, whether that is on the... Continue Reading →
By Eszter Vlasits, GLOBUS Correspondent The ideas of mainstream sustainable development question several fundamental things about our world: the uneven distribution of wealth and opportunities, the way we exploit our environment, and the unsustainable structures of industry and society. But they leave one thing unquestioned: the absolute necessity and prioritization of development. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)... Continue Reading →
by Natalia Tronina, GLOBUS Correspondent The COVID-19 pandemic has hindered many ambitious plans that were devised to mitigate the risks of climate change. The concept of smart cities is one of them. But despite the obstacles posed by the pandemic, innovations aiming to bring forth the green transition scheme and improve living standards around the... Continue Reading →
By Laura Chevrot, GLOBUS Correspondent ‘Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité’: Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood. Three words that have served as a symbol of French values since the French Constitution of 1848. But to what extent does France serve these principles? Controversy has recently been sparked in France over the passing of a bill designed to protect security officials... Continue Reading →
By Francesca Killen, GLOBUS Correspondent A growing trend for Gen Z is sustainability. The food, energy, and overall lifestyles are increasingly sustainability focused . After eating avocado on toast and shopping for clothes in charity shops, it may seem as if we have done our bit – but what about porn? In 2019 alone, PornHub... Continue Reading →
By Sara Azeem, GLOBUS Correspondent Engines roaring. The smell of gasoline, burnt tires and engine smoke. These are the sensations that make the Formula 1 spectator experience unbelievable and worthwhile. Yet, of all the words that could be associated with the sport, “sustainable” would be the last to spring to mind. Not surprising given that it is a motorsport with over 20 races all over the... Continue Reading →
By Finn Beckett-Hester, GLOBUS Correspondent The 'home' is an unstable concept. Its visualisation differentiates greatly between the individual and societies and has been forcibly reconfigured and centralised by the Covid-19 pandemic due to lockdown measures. For many the home has become the centre for rest, work, and leisure coincidentally. For others it has become a... Continue Reading →
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