Tag: Education
Air Pollution in Pakistan: Lahore Schools Close Due to Smog
In Pakistan's second-largest city, Lahore, air pollution has reached new record levels. The regional government has implemented emergency measures to protect the population from smog, including school closures.For days, a blanket of smog has...
Incentives for Texas Schools to Integrate Bible into Curriculum
The Texas State Education Department has approved a curriculum that includes biblical texts in the reading and writing lessons of elementary school students. Schools can choose whether to follow this proposal from the predominantly...
Pros and Cons of Germany’s Current Situation: Are We Really Doing Well?
The economy is in a slump, everything is getting worse. This is the picture being painted by associations and politicians. But does that help us? Karl Schlieker and Andreas Härtel discuss this. On November...
Online Formulare: Ablesen, ausfüllen und absenden leicht gemacht
The Vereinigte Stadtwerke GmbH (VS) is gearing up for the annual consumption statement for 2024, and they need your help to make sure everything runs smoothly. Starting from November 18th, meter cards will be...
Swiss Research Affected by Growing Trend of Scientific Article Retractions
The increase in retractions, or withdrawals, of scientific articles is a growing reality in Swiss research, with 304 cases identified since the 1990s, the majority of which date back to recent years. Experts believe...
Literary Writers: Forging a Nation Through Words
This year, I revisited Beijing and was struck by how much the city had changed over the years. Gone were the scenes of men smoking on street corners and the tides of cyclists that...
Swiss University Graduates Highly Valued by Global Leaders
The Global Employability University Ranking and Survey (GEURS) evaluates universities worldwide based on the employability of their graduates. Switzerland has made it to the 10th position with seven universities among the top 250 institutions...
