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Sustainable Lifestyle vs. Thrivable Living: Everyday Choices

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Introduction: From Sustainability to Thrivability Adopting a sustainable lifestyle involves making everyday choices that reduce our environmental impact while maintaining or even improving our quality of life. Researchers and United Nations reports highlight several core areas of action – from daily eco-friendly habits and waste reduction to cutting carbon emissions and practising mindful consumption – […]

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Education, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability
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Protecting our Well-Being from the Digital Deception of Screenwashing

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INTRODUCTION: SCREENWASHING AND DIGITAL WELLNESS It certainly isn’t a stretch to say that social media platforms, namely TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, are almost solely responsible for a concerningly large array of ethical issues (Bhargava et al., 2021). Social media usage has been consistently linked to declining mental health, a collective decrease in attention span and

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Education, Innovation, Society, Technology
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Universal Design for Learning: A Framework for Classroom Inclusivity

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Imagine a classroom where every student, regardless of their abilities or background, has an equal opportunity to succeed. This vision lies at the heart of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), an innovative educational framework that redefines how we approach teaching and learning. By focusing on inclusivity and adaptability, UDL ensures that all learners can thrive

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Education, Innovation, Lifestyle

Accessible Campus Facilities: Making Education More Inclusive

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Introduction Inclusive education through Accessible Campus Facilities ensures all students can access quality education in an equitable and supportive environment regardless of their abilities. For students with disabilities, this requires accessible physical and digital campus facilities that eliminate learning barriers. Challenges such as wheelchair-inaccessible buildings or non-adaptive digital platforms hinder their ability to participate in university life fully.

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Education, Human Rights, Technology

Equitable Access to Education: A Key to Inclusive Economic Growth

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Introduction High-quality equitable access to education is more crucial than ever. Education is widely recognised as a key driver of economic competition in an increasingly knowledge-driven global economy (Jemeli & Fakandu, 2019). Education is one of the most powerful tools for reducing inequality and fostering inclusive economic growth. Ensuring that individuals, regardless of their background

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Business, Education, Innovation, Society
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Private Schools And The Education Gap: What’s The Answer?

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Closing the Education Gap: Rethinking Equity in Australian Schools The growing divide in Australia’s education system raises pressing concerns about social equity both within and between societies worldwide. Private school education has gained popularity over the past few decades, with more parents opting for this expensive route to pursue better opportunities for their children. This

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Higher education’s role in building peace and justice

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Introduction One essential element required to build a prosperous future for all is peace. Higher education’s role in peace and justice is pivotal, as it drives societal change and serves as an important tool to promote peace, justice, and sustainability on a global scale. In particular, higher education institutions are uniquely positioned to shape the

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May 2024 THRIVE Webinar Highlights Featuring Lia Golledge, Radhika Raghupathy, and Khusshboo Mehta

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The THRIVE project expresses its heartfelt appreciation to Lia Golledge, Radhika Raghupathy and Khusshboo Mehta for their insightful presentations at the May 2024 Thrivability Matters Webinar. We thought you were awesome and well worth listening to. Each subject was interesting and illuminating. The focus of this webinar centered around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The theme of May 2024 is

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Education, Human Rights, Society, THRIVE News

Decolonising Ecologies: Unlocking Thrivability Through Indigenous Knowledge

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Over the last nine months, THRIVE Project researchers, alongside a diverse team of collaborators and strategic partners, carried out an extensive investigation into the intricate dynamics surrounding thresholds and allocations within ecological and social systems. The emergent understanding unlocked the value of indigenous knowledge through systems thinking. The science of systems and systems theory is

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How do Education and Climate Change go together?

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Education is so powerful that it can bring about the necessary transformation in one’s life. This transformation helps an individual to think, act, and respond in a reasonable way towards society and the environment. Education has the power to change the mindset and behaviour of an individual towards making better informed decisions. Interestingly, education can

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Education, Environment, Society, Sustainability
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