Breaking the Wall to International Cooperation Anne van Aaken Social Sciences & Humanities Breaking the Wall to International Cooperation Anne van Aaken initiated a breakthrough in how we think about international law. Focusing on the psychology/behavioral economics of international law and legal theory, she offers a new understanding of compliance, of how cooperation comes about and on the behavior of relevant actors in international law (eg arbitrators and humanitarian… Watch Video Share
Social Sciences & Humanities Breaking the Wall to International Cooperation Anne van Aaken initiated a breakthrough in how we think about international law. Focusing on the psychology/behavioral economics of international law and legal theory, she offers a new understanding of compliance, of how cooperation comes about and on the behavior of relevant actors in international law (eg arbitrators and humanitarian… Watch Video Share
Breaking the Wall of Humanity in Technology Genevieve Bell Future Learning Breaking the Wall of Humanity in Technology The nominating institution Australian National University on the project: Cyber-physical systems will revolutionise our world. Who will build them? Who will make sure they reflect all our humanity and values? We need a new discipline – and the practitioners to go with it – to challenge conventional thinking, to open… Watch Video Share
Future Learning Breaking the Wall of Humanity in Technology The nominating institution Australian National University on the project: Cyber-physical systems will revolutionise our world. Who will build them? Who will make sure they reflect all our humanity and values? We need a new discipline – and the practitioners to go with it – to challenge conventional thinking, to open… Watch Video Share
Breaking the Wall of Acid Mine Drainage Douglas Remhunga 2023 Emerging Talents Breaking the Wall of Acid Mine Drainage Douglas Remhunga is addressing the environmental problem of aluminium can waste by proposing a solution that involves extracting nano alumina from the cans. This nano alumina can then be utilised as an adsorbent or catalyst to treat acid mine drainage, offering a sustainable approach to repurpose aluminium can waste. Watch Video Share
2023 Emerging Talents Breaking the Wall of Acid Mine Drainage Douglas Remhunga is addressing the environmental problem of aluminium can waste by proposing a solution that involves extracting nano alumina from the cans. This nano alumina can then be utilised as an adsorbent or catalyst to treat acid mine drainage, offering a sustainable approach to repurpose aluminium can waste. Watch Video Share
Kite Magnetics: Breaking the Wall to Emissions-free Electric Aviation Kite Magnetics 2023 Science Start-Ups Kite Magnetics: Breaking the Wall to Emissions-free Electric Aviation Nominated by: Callum Benson, Monash University Presented by: Richard Parsons Watch Video Share
2023 Science Start-Ups Kite Magnetics: Breaking the Wall to Emissions-free Electric Aviation Nominated by: Callum Benson, Monash University Presented by: Richard Parsons Watch Video Share
Fundamental Science: Falling Walls Breakthrough Conversation with Simone Schwanitz Aline Luckgen 2022 Breakthrough Conversations Fundamental Science: Falling Walls Breakthrough Conversation with Simone Schwanitz In this Falling Walls Breakthrough Conversation, digital participants had the chance to engage in a live conversation with Simone Schwanitz. She talked about her role as Secretary General of the Max-Planck Society, the role of fundamental science in finding answers to global challenges and the importance of effective science communication.… Watch Video Share
2022 Breakthrough Conversations Fundamental Science: Falling Walls Breakthrough Conversation with Simone Schwanitz In this Falling Walls Breakthrough Conversation, digital participants had the chance to engage in a live conversation with Simone Schwanitz. She talked about her role as Secretary General of the Max-Planck Society, the role of fundamental science in finding answers to global challenges and the importance of effective science communication.… Watch Video Share
BREAKING THE WALL OF PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS Life Sciences BREAKING THE WALL OF PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS How Video Games Can Improve Brain Functioning and Treat Mental Illnesses “Do you suffer from schizophrenia? Do you hear distressing voices? There’s an app for that.” The claim of the latest “web-tutor” might sound like a scam, but it actually introduces us to an entirely new approach in treating mental… Watch Video Share
Life Sciences BREAKING THE WALL OF PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS How Video Games Can Improve Brain Functioning and Treat Mental Illnesses “Do you suffer from schizophrenia? Do you hear distressing voices? There’s an app for that.” The claim of the latest “web-tutor” might sound like a scam, but it actually introduces us to an entirely new approach in treating mental… Watch Video Share
Axolotl Biosciences: Breaking the Wall to Drug Discovery Axolotl Biosciences 2022 2022 Winner Science Start-Ups Axolotl Biosciences: Breaking the Wall to Drug Discovery Nominated by: Jerome Etwaroo, University Of Victoria Presented by: Stephanie Willerth Watch Video Share
2022 2022 Winner Science Start-Ups Axolotl Biosciences: Breaking the Wall to Drug Discovery Nominated by: Jerome Etwaroo, University Of Victoria Presented by: Stephanie Willerth Watch Video Share
Novel Bacteria from Antarctica: Breaking the Wall of Antibiotic Resistance Stanislava Králová 2022 2022 Winner 2022 Winner | Emerging Talents Emerging Talents Novel Bacteria from Antarctica: Breaking the Wall of Antibiotic Resistance Genes responsible for antibiotic production are often silent in laboratory setups. Creating semi-natural competitive communities will force bacteria to activate these genes and produce new antibiotics. Watch Video Share
2022 2022 Winner 2022 Winner | Emerging Talents Emerging Talents Novel Bacteria from Antarctica: Breaking the Wall of Antibiotic Resistance Genes responsible for antibiotic production are often silent in laboratory setups. Creating semi-natural competitive communities will force bacteria to activate these genes and produce new antibiotics. Watch Video Share
© Friendship Bench Zimbabwe How community-based treatments can tackle anxiety and depression Dixon Chibanda © Friendship Bench Zimbabwe Life Sciences How community-based treatments can tackle anxiety and depression The two most common mental health issues, depression and anxiety, are also the leading cause of disability globally. The economic impact and societal ramifications are increasingly being recognised and a cultural and policy shift in the way mental health disorders are perceived and tackled is already underway. However, much remains… Watch Video Share
© Friendship Bench Zimbabwe Life Sciences How community-based treatments can tackle anxiety and depression The two most common mental health issues, depression and anxiety, are also the leading cause of disability globally. The economic impact and societal ramifications are increasingly being recognised and a cultural and policy shift in the way mental health disorders are perceived and tackled is already underway. However, much remains… Watch Video Share
Elypta: Breaking the Wall to Multi-Cancer Screening Elypta 2022 2022 Winner Science Start-Ups Elypta: Breaking the Wall to Multi-Cancer Screening Nominated by: Bo Norrman, Chalmers University of Technology Presented by: Karl Bergman Watch Video Share
2022 2022 Winner Science Start-Ups Elypta: Breaking the Wall to Multi-Cancer Screening Nominated by: Bo Norrman, Chalmers University of Technology Presented by: Karl Bergman Watch Video Share