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Quantitative panel studies of the political economy of the cape colony
Erik Green, Professor at Lund University in Sweden, investigates the legacy of a settler colony by focusing on quantitative panel studies of the political economy of the Cape Colony.
Philosophy: Environmental risk and international law
John Martin Gillroy is a Professor of Philosophy, Law, and Public Policy at Lehigh University. Here, he shares his expertise in philosophy, particularly in environmental risk and international public law.
Paternity leave: Overcoming barriers to uptake
Deborah Da Costa, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at McGill University and Scientist at McGill University Health Centre, discusses the benefits and barriers to fathers’ uptake of paternity leave following the birth of a child.
Decolonizing education in an era of neo-imperialism
Geraldine Balzer, an Associate Professor at the College of Education, University of Saskatchewan, discusses the importance of decolonizing education in a time of neo-imperialism.
The history of bird photography: What can it teach us?
The research of Karla McManus, Associate Professor at the University of Regina, explores the history of bird photography and discusses its lessons, including the evolving technology of photography and the printing press.
How can community partnerships improve early math learning?
Ellen Rydell Altermatt and Andrea K. Rorrer discuss how community partnerships can enhance early math learning.
Human history: Handshaking symbolism
Penelope J. Corfield from Royal Holloway, University of London, explores the symbolism of handshaking throughout human history.
Student feedback: Embracing the student voice to transform the educational landscape
Professor Emeritus and Inaugural Pegasus Professor Charles D. Dziuban discusses the importance of integrating student feedback in teaching and learning in higher education.
Digital disparities: Tech solutions for indigenous communities
Dr Dianne Wepa reflects on a study detailing the experiences of Māori kaumātua, who utilised digital technology to address health needs during COVID-19. It highlights challenges, resilience, and strategies for maintaining connections, emphasising the importance of digital technology in disaster management and the need to address digital disparities.
The role of dialogue in teaching and learning
In her previous piece for Open Access Government, which emphasized the importance of educational philosophy and the value of every school debate, Stephanie Schneider now shifts her focus to the essential role of dialogue in teaching and learning.
Prevent filicide: Intervention with potential perpetrators
Thea Brown, Professor Emeritus at Monash University, investigates the flaws in service interventions related to filicide cases and highlights methods to bolster early interventions to prevent potential perpetrators.
Why “learn-from-anywhere” technology can help solve chronic school absence
Megan Gilmour, Churchill Policy and Deakin University Honorary Fellow, Australia, calls for legislation, technology, and policy to address complex school absence during medical or mental health challenges.
Gender stereotypes in technology startups
Professors Tonoyan, Strohmeyer, and Jennings explore how gender stereotypes shape job application intentions in emerging technology startups.
Top team effectiveness and how to develop it
Dr Michael (Mike) Beer, Professor Emeritus from Harvard Business School, explains top team effectiveness and how to develop it.
Studying visitors to museums and other learning spaces
Joe E. Heimlich, Ph.D., Sr. Director of Research at COSI and Academy Professor Emeritus at Ohio State University, focuses on studying visitors in museums and other informal and nonformal learning environments.
Is civic engagement a potential path to decolonizing education?
Is civic engagement a potential path to decolonizing education? Here, Geraldine Balzer from the University of Saskatchewan provides an intriguing response.
The impact of bible use on human flourishing among U.S. Military members
The impact of Bible use on human flourishing among U.S. military members is detailed by Sung Joon Jang and Byron R. Johnson from Baylor University and Pepperdine University.
Philosophy: Environmental risk policy and public law
John Martin Gillroy is Professor of Philosophy, Law & Public Policy at Lehigh University. Here, he navigates philosophy with a special focus on environmental risk within the realms of policy and public law.
Revolutionizing business with sustainable strategic management
Discover how Sustainable Strategic Management empowers businesses to lead humanity’s transformation before Earth regulates our species into extinction
In an era of unprecedented global challenges,...
Political normativity: Exemplarity, plurality, judgment
Nicholas Poole is a PhD candidate at York University in the Program for Social and Political Thought. Here, he examines political normativity, focusing on the concepts of exemplarity, plurality, and judgment.
