You’ve probably seen the viral photos and videos: a tiny Japanese macaque named Punch, clinging to an IKEA baby plushie like it’s his emotional support soulmate. The internet fell in love instantly, and honestly, same! But behind the adorable scenes lies a surprisingly deep story about stress, survival, and how animals cope when things go... Continue Reading →
Start small – microactivism
As the resolutions of the new year slowly begin to fade, this is the perfect moment to reflect on the major challenges ahead—and to introduce a small but powerful strategy for making a lasting impact: microactivism. Feeling overwhelmed In our programme, we explore numerous environmental issues from regional, international, and even global perspectives. This makes... Continue Reading →
The Rising Popularity of Environmental Programs
Generations Z and Alpha are expected to bear the highest burn of climate change impacts. Living in a world with rising living costs, pollution, and over consumption, Leaves no option for this generation than to take over the task of repairing current environmental issues. According to Burning Glass Technologies, the number of environmental science degrees... Continue Reading →
Number of environmental jobs continues to grow
This morning I was checking my Linkedin feed, and received a post from "Linkedin News UK", which discusses UK jobs which are growing in demand. The article mentioned 25 different jobs, and the first one was the position of "Sustainability Manager". It furthermore mentioned relevant skills such as carbon footprint accounting, Lifecycle Analysis and Corporate... Continue Reading →
Happy green and sustainable new year!
On behalf of our staff and students, we wish everyone a welcoming, green and sustainable 2024! It is an important year for our environmental science programme, as after the Summer break we will start our new curriculum. Our current programme is strong and well developed (as shown by the awards we have received over the... Continue Reading →
Is studying in your room a good idea?
In today's digital age, it's becoming increasingly common for students to study in the comfort of their own rooms. With the availability of online resources and virtual classrooms, the need to physically attend a library or study space seems unnecessary. However convenient as it may seem, studying exclusively in your room can harm your productivity,... Continue Reading →
The Power of Positive Thinking: how optimism can change your life.
Nowadays, there is a lot of bad news and uncertainties in the world making it hard to stay encouraged and optimistic. However, by harnessing the power of positive thinking, you can cultivate a mindset that attracts happiness and success. Positive thinking goes beyond mere optimism; it is a conscious choice to focus on the positive... Continue Reading →
Artificial Intelligence: will it cause mass unemployment?
There have been significant developments in artificial intelligence tools such as Chat GTP, which is an effective tool for finding and processing information. Some individuals fear that artificial intelligence (AI) tools like Chat GTP will replace human workers, eliminating current jobs. Especially since UN DESA data shows that our population is expected to reach 9.8... Continue Reading →
Nuclear power: a killer or a saviour?
Nuclear power plants have always been a subject of controversy, with arguments on both sides of the debate. Some people view nuclear power as a viable solution to the world's energy crisis, while others fear the dangers that nuclear plants pose to both human life and the environment. One of the most notable nuclear accidents... Continue Reading →
The Wise Humans
The name we gave ourselves, the Wise Humans, or Homo Sapiens, is maybe exaggerated. Yes, you could argue that we are pretty smart. We have built cars and planes to transport us, houses to keep us warm, rockets to fly us into space, and social systems that support our society. But are we really wise?... Continue Reading →
Gatekeeping – The exclusivity of the environmental movement
I personally always feel like it is my responsibility, and kind of the responsibility of our generation, to save the Earth, or at least the Earth as we know it right now. Climate change is threatening various ecosystems on our planet, and this also threatens us and everything humanity has achieved so far. Nevertheless, people... Continue Reading →
How 10 Billion People Can Survive Together
In the year 2100, it is estimated that there will be 10 billion people on earth. At this moment, we are already using the earth's full capacity of water usage and resources. CO2 emissions are rising exponentially, and so is plastic production. The differences between the rich and poor are still increasing. The earth is... Continue Reading →
