“The teaching materials available today are either overly complex, under-stimulating, or only appeal to children who already have a keen interest in…
Our educational system considers individual learning to be key for a modern and inclusive society. Nevertheless, today's learning environments seem to take a…
“There is still a conceptual gap between teaching science and environmental education,” says Dr. Ulrich Dettweiler, Associate Professor of Education at the…
The VLC technology (also referred as Li-Fi) is a possible alternative to traditional WLAN technology. Data transmission is equally wireless, though not via…
Sitting still, following lessons, resisting distractions by fellow pupils and other enticements – starting school is a challenge for first-year pupils, who…
Lasers, microprocessors, smartphones – they all work thanks to quantum mechanics. New technologies come from new understanding of quantum phenomena, and new…
Which city has the larger population: Chicago or Akron? If you don’t know, you might base your judgement on which of the two names you recognize. This…
“eternal space …” – is not only present in outer space. Also in the fascinating world of the human brain neurons many undiscovered worlds await their…
How do we improve on current innovation management and entrepreneurship teaching and training to enable value creation from good ideas?
The 21st century is a highly dynamic period. With the march of globalization has come a steady increase in worldwide competition. The balance of power in the…
Is it possible to communicate and visualize a concept for an innovative computer tomograph with Lego blocks, or to design a rescue device for mine workers with…
“Teachers need to understand that providing supportive material in advance can make a big difference in helping students grasp and lock in key concepts…
Courses, lectures and talks: On the internet, you can find a huge collection of educational video material – treasures of knowledge that are still waiting to…
Twenty-three industrial collaborations, twelve patents and two start-ups: the National Research Programme “Smart Materials” (NRP 62) has succeeded in…
“Our research indicates that it should be possible to understand the complex psychological processes that enable people to solve problems, a construct that is…
Fifteen projects have been funded since the launch in 2011, and now independent assessors have recommended that a further three should receive support: a…
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