Land is a fundamental part of life on Earth, but the way we interact with it inspires complex conversations across disciplines. Thinkers across the ages have grappled with the question of how we ‘own’ land: how fencing off a section of land and calling it ‘ours’ leads to broad questions of identity, nationalism, and more. … Read more
What comes to mind when you think of ‘the perfect human?’ Are they athletic, musical, intelligent – or just able-bodied? Whether we realise it or not, the concept of an able-bodied ‘perfect human’ is something that permeates our lives, from daily social interactions to healthcare – having deep-seated effects on how disabled and neurodivergent people … Read more
There are many ways to think about heritage. On the global stage, institutions such as UNESCO might understand heritage through national identity and legislation, with World Heritage Sites offering legal protection for locations deemed culturally or naturally significant. However, these understandings of heritage are challenging for smaller communities that lack national recognition, such as Indigenous … Read more
Understanding the socioeconomic and psychosocial drivers of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is vital if we are to prevent this potential global health catastrophe. AMR is a burgeoning healthcare crisis wherein bacteria, fungi and other pathogens develop an immunity against antimicrobials (a collective term for antibiotic, antifungal, antiparasitic and antifungal drugs). If a solution to this crisis … Read more
On opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean lie Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and the Isle of Skye. The cultures of these two islands have unique connections to land, in which the natural environment is deeply intertwined with culture and community. These connections have endured through a long history of challenge: clearances, dispossession, and displacement … Read more
