PL | EN
1 September 2023
# 280
Education: from papyri to AI and the new Outriders podcast

The best and most environmentally sustainable schools in the world

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Harvard University and Stanford University scored the best results in classifying the best universities in the world according to QS World University Rankings for 2024. The annual assessment is based on analysing 17.5 million scientific articles and expert opinions of over 240,000 academic lecturers and employers worldwide. Over the last six years, the representation of universities from Asia (especially China), Latin America, the Middle East and Africa has increased significantly in the ranking.

The top ten most sustainable schools and universities worldwide include Green School in Bali, Indonesia and Uaso Nyiro Primary School in Kenya. The former buildings are located in a natural setting, built from traditional and renewable materials such as bamboo, grass and mud, and powered by hydro and solar energy. Uaso Nyiro, in turn, is designed to collect and store up to 350,000 l of water in dry areas per year.

Kenya’s Terra Moyo International School also stands out for its sustainability initiatives. Located next to the forest, Karura focuses mainly on biodiversity conservation and pollution reduction. The school buildings are not built permanently, and the walking paths are not paved, ensuring minimal disturbance to the soil and living organisms. Classrooms have large, open windows to maximise the use of natural light and allow students to enjoy the biodiversity and proximity to the forest.

More about: AfricaAsiaChinaClimate crisisIndonesiaKenyaNaukaNorth AmericaSocietyŚrodowiskoTechnologyTopicUSA
Read also
Changes in the educational system and censorship in American schools
Changes in the educational system and censorship in American schools
Are more accessible criteria for getting a good grade, less homework, the elimination of penalties for not submitting it and being late for lessons, and programmes to make it easier to complete subject courses the reasons for students’ poorer education? This is what some US teachers believe. At the same time, between 2001 and 2016, […]
Education crisis in Sudan, burning schools in Kenya and learning in India
Education crisis in Sudan, burning schools in Kenya and learning in India
India has the largest number (150 million) of children under the age of six in the world, and 50% of them benefit from the free government education system. However, almost half of the students in the fifth year of primary school struggle with reading and arithmetic. That’s why Azeez Gupta, a former business analyst, founded […]
School problems: bullying and cyberbullying
School problems: bullying and cyberbullying
Bullying statistics show that this global problem can take many forms, from physical assault and threats to insults and cyberbullying. This is common at school, especially because of race, sexual orientation, appearance, or disability. In any school year, more than one in five students experience bullying. According to 79% of respondents, verbal attacks are the […]
ChatGPT and threats to the education system and teachers’ reactions
ChatGPT and threats to the education system and teachers’ reactions
Artificial intelligence-based  ChatGPT is revolutionising many industries, including the academic community. It has already made its debut in the scientific literature – it has been recognised as the author of at least four articles and print samples. Publishers generally agree: AI does not meet the criteria of a research author because it cannot take responsibility […]
Schools and architecture: inclusiveness, inspiration and helping people in need
Schools and architecture: inclusiveness, inspiration and helping people in need
Designing a school involves numerous challenges – it is a place of education, a space that should inspire, and a durable and safe building made of environmentally friendly materials that will serve for years. These requirements are met by a new school in Gentofte, Denmark, made of Norwegian Kebony wood, which matures over time. Another […]
Previous issues