The Lenses which guide us and the ideas that drive us in Our World

The Business of Prospective Thinking and the Art of “Reasoned” Guessing in Journalism

Prospective thinking is a booming business. Data or ‘facta*’ in Latin are the raw material humans use already for centuries on a daily basis...

The Impact of Religion on Education

How far can religion impact on education?  And what is the role education plays on religion? Religion can be defined as a system of norms...

Are Transatlantic Exchanges Still Relevant?

Reflecting on 30 Years of the Fulbright Schuman Program In early February 1990, Dr. William Glade -- then the Associate Director for Educational and Cultural...

The Transforming Power of Journalism

The debate on the role of journalism throughout society is increasingly important and urgent. In a polarized, often intolerant world, this debate can no...

The Challenges of Education in Today´s Europe

Our societies are changing, becoming more diverse, more mobile and more digital. Whether in tapping into the opportunities these changes offer or grappling with...

Gender Violence, Migration, Poverty, Identity, Xenophobia.

Xoliswa had returned earlier from the nearby shebeen drunk, which was not unusual for her. Now, she needed to go to the toilet, which...