The Big Fish (Salmon of Knowledge) Image by infomatique The tour guide told us that, according to legend, if you kissed this fish you gained knowledge. Bearing in mind that it has only existed since 1999 it is most unlikely that one could claim that there are legends attached to this piece of public art. There is however an old celtic story known as "The Legend of the … [Read more...] about The Big Fish (Salmon of Knowledge)
Knowledge
Knowledge about HIV doesn’t always change adolescents’ behaviour: peers matter | The Conversation
Knowledge about HIV doesn't always change adolescents' behaviour: peers matter: Adolescents need to be part of prevention interventions. GettyImagesHIV and AIDS remain major global public health challenges, especially for sub-Saharan Africa. The region accounts for around 70% of the world’s burden of infections. Young people, especially young women, are affected more than other … [Read more...] about Knowledge about HIV doesn’t always change adolescents’ behaviour: peers matter | The Conversation
Sub-Saharan Africa needs to plug local knowledge gap to up its anti-COVID-19 game | The Conversation
Sub-Saharan Africa needs to plug local knowledge gap to up its anti-COVID-19 game: Health care workers testing people in Nairobi, Kenya during a mass testing exercise for COVID-19. Photo by SIMON MAINA/AFP via Getty ImagesAfrica remains one of the regions least affected by COVID-19, although evidence suggests it is an evolving and growing pandemic. It is now present in all … [Read more...] about Sub-Saharan Africa needs to plug local knowledge gap to up its anti-COVID-19 game | The Conversation
How South African universities can tap into the continent’s knowledge systems | The Conversation
How South African universities can tap into the continent's knowledge systems: Africa has a rich history and insights that can balance Eurocentric schools of thought in higher education. ShutterstockSouth Africa’s higher education sector has experienced turmoil in recent years. Some of it stems from students’ financial woes. Some relates to experiences of alienation in the … [Read more...] about How South African universities can tap into the continent’s knowledge systems | The Conversation
We are gaining against TB but knowledge gaps remain | The Conversation
We are gaining against TB but knowledge gaps remain: TB is still a leading cause of death around the world. Sanjay Baid/EPA-EFEImportant gains have been made in the global fight against tuberculosis (TB). Each year, fewer people are being diagnosed with the disease. The recent World Health Organisation (WHO) global TB report, which gathers data from 202 countries and … [Read more...] about We are gaining against TB but knowledge gaps remain | The Conversation
