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How social media can drive conflict in Africa – and why some communities welcome internet shutdowns
Since 2018, conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia has resulted in more than 300 000 deaths. Social media companies have been criticised for allowing hate speech to propagate online, potentially fuelling this violence. The EU-funded ConflictNET project, launched to explore the role of social media in conflict in Africa, sheds light on the complex ethics of bringing connectivity to remote communities
Co-creating healthy corridors for Europe’s biggest cities
Urban regeneration often faces challenges in combining sustainability, inclusivity, and community engagement. By rethinking traditional approaches and using nature-based solutions such as parks and green infrastructure, the EU-funded URBiNAT project reconnected fragmented urban communities, supporting happier, healthier citizens through diverse solutions.
The Serbian lab using scorpion venom to fight cancer
The EU-funded NANOFACTS project helped transform Serbia’s BioSense Institute (BIOS) from a leader in
Dial-a-ship: a worldwide fleet for ocean science
Marine research is essential to understanding our planet and climate change. Yet exploring the ocean
An AI-powered legal database brings cultural insights into court
Cultural expertise is an emergent concept in the social sciences that describes in-depth social
How can short-term neighbourhood projects achieve a lasting impact on urban revitalisation?
The EU-funded T‑Factor project explored how culture and creativity can drive urban regeneration