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June 2020

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view from the back of a woman reading an information leaflet about coronavirus in Czech

Why don’t we hear about the low number of coronavirus deaths in Central Europe?

Commentary, Coronavirus / COVID-19, Dr Jan Čulík, Dr Mirna SolicBy adminJune 29, 2020Leave a comment

Dr Mirna Solic and Dr Jan Čulík argue that there is an existing bias in the English language media when it comes to reporting COVID-19 success stories, which means examples from Central Europe are ignored.

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The importance of higher education and skills in the economic recovery

City economies, Commentary, Coronavirus / COVID-19, Economy, Professor Anton Muscatelli, Scotland, University sectorBy adminJune 29, 2020Leave a comment

Education will be at the forefront of the post-pandemic recovery, with universities a key engine for skills, growth and jobs, as highlighted in the Report of the Advisory Group on Economic Recovery to the Scottish Government.

Evidence round up: Third sector impacts and looking ahead

Community Resilience and Addressing Disadvantage, Dr Sarah Weakley, Inequalities, News, Third sectorBy adminJune 24, 2020Leave a comment

As we enter a new phase of the COVID-19 crisis and recovery, evidence from the third sector about priorities and needs is vital as governments and organisations make decisions about areas of focus in the coming months.

A child seen from the back studying at home with a laptop computer and a small white board on which is written 'Fique em casa' which means 'stay at home' in Portuguese

Facing COVID, we have evolved over 100 years in a month: Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil

Commentary, Education, Children and Families, ICSEI: Voices from the Field, International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement (ICSEI), Mauricio Pino YancovicBy adminJune 22, 2020Leave a comment

The Director of Education in Jaraguá do Sul Municipality in Brazil discusses how the education service has responded to the challenge of COVID-19

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The Post Pandemic New Normal: The likely Socio-Economic Implications and Policy Choices facing Scotland and the UK

Adam Smith Business School, City economies, Climate crisis, Coronavirus / COVID-19, Economy, Professor Ronald MacDonald, Think pieceBy adminJune 21, 20204 Comments

What kind of opportunities, radical reforms and potential policy actions can governments take to create a new form of social contract in the post-pandemic world?

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CNS: Early insights into the COVID-19 response – 12 June 2020

Alison Dreever, Children's Neighbourhoods Scotland, CNS Emerging Insights, Dr Jo Neary, Dr Kevin Lowden, Education, Children and Families, Network for Social and Educational Equity, Professor Chris Chapman, Research project - outputsBy adminJune 16, 2020Leave a comment

This CNS briefing focuses on the lessons learned from the ‘hubs’ for vulnerable pupils and children from key worker families, in the context of re-opening schools in August 2020.

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When will we open…? We’ve never been closed

Coronavirus / COVID-19, Professor Anton Muscatelli, University sectorBy adminJune 16, 2020Leave a comment

Universities are open this summer as always and like other sectors, are working towards our ‘new normal’ in the aftermath of the pandemic, with many innovative approaches being pioneered by colleagues across the country.

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Outdoor learning briefing paper

Briefing, Dr Jo Neary, Education, Children and Families, Professor Chris Chapman, Think pieceBy adminJune 12, 20202 Comments

Review of international evidence on benefits of, and barriers to, outdoor learning, with reflection on how outdoor learning can be managed.

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Universities and the recovery of local communities from the COVID-19 crisis: A role for the social sciences

Campaign for Social Science, City economies, Civic University, Coronavirus / COVID-19, Des McNultyBy adminJune 11, 2020Leave a comment

Universities must seize the initiative and work with local partners at city and/or regional level in developing their plans and policies for post-COVID recovery and renewal.

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Resilience in the face of policy change: lessons from community resilience

Community Resilience and Addressing Disadvantage, Dr Helen Baxter, National Centre for Resilience, Think pieceBy adminJune 9, 2020Leave a comment

Why policymakers facing an emergency should consider social capital, a fundamental part of a community’s resilience and critical to a community’s recovery.

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