World of research
In this category you find articles from the world of research, insightful columns written by researchers and interesting interviews with experts. ELM Magazine presents research in an understandable and accessible way.
Researchers call for lifelong art education
Art should belong to everyone in the same way as health services. Nonetheless, adults inspired by music, for example, are easily excluded from art education.
“We are the last generation that can still prevent the unleashing of accelerating climate change”, says author of rewarded science article
To fight climate change, an alternative to selfish “homo economicus” is needed.
A move to improve health literacy for the ageing population
Research study on the ability to understand health issues, communicate about health and take decisions about health has had a successful continuum.
The complex connection between education and health
There is a two-way relationship between education and health. Lifelong learning opportunities are key to better health and social equality.
More research needed on adult education funding
A European project called FinALE aimed at untangling the complex systems of adult education funding and identifying good practices, until its funding was reduced.
Sharing Heritage – but shaping whose identity?
2018 is the year of European Cultural Heritage. However, the first research results also highlight questions of power and privilege. The question is: ‘whose’ European identity is presented throughout the ‘European Year of Cultural Heritage’?
Small things that make a difference
Celia Skaarup from the Danish Adult Education Association explains the findings of a study of the barriers and the good practice of integrating migrants and refugees into Danish adult education.
Patients or students? It can make a difference
Social environmental conditions may play a significant part in the treatment of severe mental illness.
Intuition – a game changer for climate change?
Using intelligent intuition may be a game-changing tool in solving wicked problems such as climate change. Intuition is a learnable skill, argues researcher Asta Raami, and it enables us to tap into our non-conscious reservoir of knowledge and experience.
Basic skills for active citizenship
Active citizens, participation, social activities! This vision of active citizenship is impossible for some groups of people. Vulnerable learners may lack basic skills to be able to participate. For adult education to help solve this problem, current studies point to the need to balance the individual and the environmental processes of inclusion and to balance its emotional and functional aspects.
