Archive for Editorial
The use of YouTube in schools: a digital revolution in the classroom?
Teachers and parents may not have noticed, but students are not only using YouTube for fun. According to a study carried out in Germany, many students watch videos to learn…
Let’s seriously address the problem of plastic waste
Do you think that human beings are the ‘cancer’ of this planet? This question emerges from the shocking findings of a study conducted by the United Nations in the last few weeks.…
Using the internet wisely
The role of the internet in modern society should not be undervalued. It has a great many advantages and disadvantages. The first benefit that I see is that the internet…
We need more enforcement in waste separation
Recently the issue of domestic waste that is not being separated properly by the general public was raised. Some months ago guidelines on waste separation were put in force. Those…
The role of civil society today
Civil society fulfils a very important role in modern society, to help bridge the gaps in services provided by Government and the commercial sector, as well as to call for…
Employers should not skimp on workers’ safety
Many workers face health and safety risks, whether they work in an office or on a construction site. While it seems that, lately, more importance is being given to psychological…
Why is work in the community important?
Today’s way of life, full of distractions, can easily stop people from thinking of others and drowning in egoism. Today, more than ever, there is a need for Maltese society, particularly…
Political responsibility and the inexistent culture of resignations
Political accountability and responsibility are the essence of democracy. All those who have been delegated with the authority to take action carry the responsibility of being accountable. One of the…
What does a true leader do?
At some point in our lives, we all had a relationship with someone – maybe with a parent, a teacher or an employer – who changed the way we look…
Human rights come first and foremost
During a conference organised by the UĦM Voice of the Workers to commemorate Worker’s Day at the end April, one of the subjects discussed was Constitutional Reform. The discussion was very interesting…