What We Can Learn From Chimpanzees (That Might Help us Become Better Men) You’re quite a bit smarter than any ape that’s ever lived – and more civilised. In other areas, however, humans’ closest living relative might just have the edge. Is it time to embrace your inner primate? - by Dan Williams 13 May 2021
Back in the Eighties, a 10-year-old named Cyril Grueter dragged his parents to a screening of
Gorillas in the Mist. Bold and haunting, it tells the true story of American primatologist Dian Fossey, who bonded with the mountain gorillas of central Africa.
“I was intrigued by the beauty of these creatures,” says Grueter, now in his 40s and a biological anthropologist at the University of Western Australia. “I read everything I could get a hold of about them, and I knew that studying these primates would become my career.”
What Can We Learn From Chimpanzees (That Might Help us Become Better Men) You’re quite a bit smarter than any ape that’s ever lived – and more civilised. In other areas, however, humans’ closest living relative might just have the edge. Is it time to embrace your inner primate? - by Dan Williams 13 May 2021
Back in the Eighties, a 10-year-old named Cyril Grueter dragged his parents to a screening of
Gorillas in the Mist. Bold and haunting, it tells the true story of American primatologist Dian Fossey, who bonded with the mountain gorillas of central Africa.
“I was intrigued by the beauty of these creatures,” says Grueter, now in his 40s and a biological anthropologist at the University of Western Australia. “I read everything I could get a hold of about them, and I knew that studying these primates would become my career.”
May 5, 2021
The Graduate School has announced the winner of its various 2021 awards. The awards selection committee was tasked with making a number of tough decisions, as winners were selected from a pool of almost 100 nominations.
The 2021 Graduate School Award winners are:
Commitment to Diversity Student and Faculty Awards
The Commitment to Diversity Award annually recognizes one student and one faculty member for their outstanding contributions to diversity and inclusion within the UMass Amherst graduate student body.
Student Winner –
Faculty Winner –
Distinguished Mentor Award
The Distinguished Mentor Award recognizes faculty members for the indispensable work they perform in guiding graduate students to academic and professional success.
To honour the International Day of Education on 24 January, Expo 2020 Dubai launched the second edition of Children s Tales From Around The World, a stunningly illustrated collection of traditional children s stories and folktales that celebrate the wonders of our planet and the human spirit.
Nineteen timeless tales have been added to the original 24 stories that make up the digital anthology. These illustrated stories, passed down through generations, were contributed by many of Expo 2020 s participating countries, and include beautiful drawings by schoolchildren from all over the world.
The joy of sharing stories
With travel restricted and many children on home learning, reading stories to children is one of the best ways to expand their horizons and spark their creativity.
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Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton patients were treated to some live music this week to get into the spirit of Beef Australia.
Caitlyn Jamieson, with her parents Keith Jamieson and Alisha Smith, performed country music for residents on Wednesday.
Caitlyn, 15, is from Bouldercombe, and has been singing with her parents since she was two years old.
She has toured all over Australia and has just returned from Easter in the Country at Roma and the Way Out West Fest in Winton.
Only young in years, Caitlyn has been fortunate enough to perform with Slim Dusty’s Travelling Country Band several times.