Tag: Public Engagement
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Prince George Visits The Passage: A Heartwarming Christmas Outreach 32 Years After Diana
Prince George Keeps a Royal Charity Tradition Alive In a gesture that echoes royal history and reinforces a commitment to community service, Prince George visited The Passage, a well-known homeless charity in London, for a pre-Christmas outreach. The visit comes 32 years after his father, Prince William, accompanied by Princess Diana, spent time at the…
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Mourning and Technology in Ireland study launches at Trinity College Dublin
New study investigates how Covid-19 and technology reshape mourning in Ireland A digital humanities researcher at Trinity College Dublin has launched a timely study into how mourning practices in Ireland have evolved in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and the rapid rise of digital technologies. The project, titled Mourning and Technology in Ireland, seeks…
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Starmer Apology Over Leading Pupils in 6-7 Dance Moment
Introduction The prime minister has issued an apology to a headteacher after leading primary school children in a version of the viral 6-7 dance meme. The incident occurred during a visit to a Peterborough school, where political leaders were meeting staff and students as part of a broader outreach on education policy. The episode has…
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Sycamore Gap Saplings Planted Across the UK: A National Trust Remembrance and Renewal Initiative
Introduction: A Symbol Replanted Across Britain When a much-loved landmark like the Sycamore Gap tree is felled, it can feel like the landscape itself loses a chapter of its story. In response, the National Trust has unveiled an ambitious plan to plant saplings from the fallen Sycamore Gap tree across the United Kingdom. The project…
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Axolotl Regeneration Rescue at Harvard: A 6-Year-Old’s Help
Harvard’s Axolotl Research Faces a Funding Crunch In Cambridge, Massachusetts, a team at Harvard has been pursuing one of biology’s most captivating puzzles: the axolotl’s extraordinary ability to regrow limbs and organs. The research, which sits at the intersection of developmental biology and regenerative medicine, has long depended on consistent funding to maintain long-term projects,…
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Apology Delivered: Nga Kor Ming Retracts Remarks after I Lite U Backlash
Background: The I Lite U Launch and the Backlash The controversy surrounding the Bukit Bintang I Lite U lighting initiative began with remarks by Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming during the project’s pre-launch event. The lighting project, touted as a bold step in revitalizing an iconic urban corridor, drew attention from residents…
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Grumpy Guide at Düsseldorf Museum Turns Heads Worldwide
Introduction: A new kind of museum guide In the hushed halls of the Kunstpalast in Düsseldorf, an unlikely star has emerged: a guide who openly admits, with a wry grin, that he aims to make visitors feel ignorant so they’ll learn. Joseph Langelinck — known to his groep of visitors simply as the “grumpy guide”…
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The Grumpy Guide Reimagining Museum Visits: A Surprise Hit in Düsseldorf
How a blunt approach reshapes a classic museum visit In the dimly lit galleries of Düsseldorf’s Kunstpalast, a new kind of museum guide has emerged—from the pages of a script, into the everyday chatter of art lovers. Joseph Langelinck, the guide behind the phenomenon, isn’t content with the traditional, hushed cadence of the typical museum…
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Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan Draws Millions in Campaign Rallies Across the Nation
Overview: A Historic Campaign Momentum for CCM The ruling party in Tanzania, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), reports a remarkable surge of support for its presidential candidate, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan. Campaign organizers disclosed that more than 114 rallies were held nationwide, drawing a combined in-person attendance of approximately 25.3 million people. The party said the…
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Chico State Professors Awarded Lantis Endowments to Advance Global and Rural Research
Chico State Announces 2024 Lantis Endowed Chairs The University has named three Chico State faculty members as recipients of its annual Lantis Endowed University Chairs. The awards, which recognize distinguished scholarship and promise for impact, provide funding to advance research and enrich student learning. This year’s honorees—International relations professor Angela Gapa, criminal justice professor Amy…