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The Become project illustrates how European research and real-world organisational practice can reinforce one another, in this case in educating communities about sustainability and best practices for driving the transition towards a circular economy. Svittlana // Shutterstock

Europe recycles just 12% of the materials it uses. Here’s how training can accelerate the transition to a circular economy

Learning communities are supporting circularity across Europe by rethinking processes for recycling waste or reconditioning clothing and vehicles, and navigating policy U-turns.
Over the next 25 years, global infrastructure investment will nearly double to address concerns over future-proofing, decarbonising and modernising existing buildings, roads and the power supplies serving the world’s communities. Photostar72/Shutterstock

How do governance frameworks operate and what can major public projects gain from them?

A group of researchers explored governance models in ten countries to see whether they help plan and deliver large-scale infrastructure works more responsibly and efficiently.
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Who was St Patrick?

St Patrick was actually a Roman Briton, who was kidnapped by Irish raiders, spirited across the sea and enslaved, aged 16. How did he become Ireland’s national hero?

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