International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies: a call for collective action
The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, observed annually on September 7, is a global initiative to raise awareness about air pollution and its impacts on health, the…
Meet the talent: Nina Gkoudli, Environmental Engineering Student
Place of residence: Xanthi, Greece Position: Environmental Engineering Student, Member of University’s Robotics Team “Democritus Industrial Robotics” Please describe a day in your life During a typical day, I wake…
Breaking barriers: an interview with Helen Frost-Symmonds
An interview with Helen Frost-Symmonds: Twenty years ago, engineering was a starkly different landscape, especially for women. With only a handful of female students starting engineering courses and even fewer…
Embracing sustainable travel this summer
As the summer sun beckons us to explore new horizons and escape our everyday routines, the allure of travel becomes irresistible. Yet, as we pack our bags and set our…
Jane Fraser: a trailblazer in the banking industry
Jane Fraser’s story is about ambition, resilience, and groundbreaking achievements. As the Chief Executive Officer of Citi, Fraser stands as a beacon of inspiration for women, business leaders, and aspiring…
Responsible AI, what Global Index says
“In the absence of measurements to track commitments, practices and progress in countries around the world, the concept of responsible AI remains abstract.” This is the incipit of the Global…
It’s Amazy: the female founder shaking up classroom innovation
Amazy: With schools out for Summer, many teachers will be reflecting on the academic year, weighing up what worked and what didn’t. Make no mistake: technology plays a huge role…
Fossil of child with Down syndrome hints at Neanderthal compassion
By Will Dunham (Reuters) – Living among a small band of Neanderthals in what is now eastern Spain was a child, perhaps 6 years old, with Down syndrome, as shown…
How AI is helping to combat climate change
As the global community grapples with the escalating climate change crisis, Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as a potent tool to mitigate its impacts and steer us towards a more sustainable…
Meet the talent: Avril Power, co-founder & COO Giyst
Place of residence: Cork, Ireland. Position: Co-founder and COO, Giyst Please describe a day in your life My typical day begins early by getting my family off to school before…