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What are universities for?

Are universities fit for purpose in the 21st century?

Free and fearless journalism in a fight for survival

Freedom of the press, a cornerstone of democracy, is under attack around the world, just when we need it more than ever.

Cost of living challenges cut deep

Flights, fuel and eggs are among the top issues for internet users in the cost of living crisis. Policy interventions are coming, but it won’t

Women are neglected in peace building. That needs to stop.

There should be more women at the negotiation table to achieve gender equality and inclusiveness in peace processes.

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Why including refugees in peacebuilding matters

Refugee women are crucial to building peace in Myanmar. Yet their experience has rarely been valued.

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Indigenous farming knowledge is science, not superstition

The Indigenous people’s respect for the land and their traditional agricultural practices can teach us to adapt to extreme weather conditions.

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What we can learn from the Semai people to protect against climate change

In Malaysia, the Indigenous concept of badi is not superstition or taboo, it’s about respecting the land, environment and wildlife to avoid negative impacts.

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How people power can counter corruption

When it comes to fighting corruption, citizens can be drivers of disruption and change.

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Road deaths are like a pandemic

Road deaths are often seen as a domestic issue, but working together with other governments can make the biggest impact in reducing numbers.

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Anwar Ibrahim’s challenge to tackle Malaysia’s money politics

Ensuring Malaysia’s political system is free of corruption and cronyism will be an uphill battle for the new government.

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Singapore catches the #MeToo train

#MeToo may not have garnered much traction in Singapore but that didn’t stop women from demanding change.

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Online activism both a boon and a bane in fighting gender-based violence

Digital activism has helped women find their voices but, as in the real world, they are still subject to harassment online.

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Making global health greener, fairer, and younger

Global health organisations are missing many of the voices affected by their decisions.

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Governing a world of 250 million robots

The lines of ethical principles are often blurred when it comes to embracing ubiquitous machines.

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What are universities for?

Free and fearless journalism in a fight for survival

Cost of living challenges cut deep

Women are neglected in peace building. That needs to stop.

Why including refugees in peacebuilding matters

Indigenous farming knowledge is science, not superstition

What we can learn from the Semai people to protect against climate change

How people power can counter corruption

Road deaths are like a pandemic

Anwar Ibrahim’s challenge to tackle Malaysia’s money politics

Making global health greener, fairer, and younger

Governing a world of 250 million robots

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