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New cases of genocide often denied after Holocaust
[16 Feb 2010] Experiences from the Holocaust led to the international community coming together and agreeing on the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. Despite this, more cases of genocide occurred during the 20th century than during any other century. Research at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, shows that it is precisely these comparisons with the Holocaust that have often hindered intervention on the part of the international community.
South Africa's land reforms discriminate against women
[10 Feb 2010] Since the end of apartheid, land reforms have been one way of righting the wrongs to which the black South African majority was previously subjected. But many black women have little or no opportunity to own land, due to the customary laws that still govern ownership rights in rural South Africa. This is explored in a new thesis from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Climate issue a matter of solidarity and economic opportunities
[9 Feb 2010] Sweden opted for a more ambitious target than obliged to under the Kyoto Protocol, since the climate issue was perceived as an economic opportunity. Opportunities for economic development and the link with justice issues are both key explanations for Sweden's actions during the climate negotiations, reveals research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
This year's Hesselgren professorship to the School of Global Studies
[4 Feb 2010] Christine Sylvester, Professor of Women's Studies/International Relations at Lancaster University, UK, is this year's recipient of the Kerstin Hesselgren professorship. The guest professorship, awarded yearly by the Swedish Research Council to a distinguished female researcher, will be placed at the School of Global Studies at the University of Gothenburg.
Cyberbullying - a growing problem
[4 Feb 2010] Around 10 percent of all adolescents in grades 7-9 are victims of internet bullying. 'This type of bullying can be more serious than conventional bullying. At least with conventional bullying the victim is left alone on evenings and weekends', says Ann Frisén, Professor of Psychology at the University of Gothenburg.
Centre for sustainable urban development opens in Gothenburg
[20 Jan 2010] A new international centre for sustainable urban development, Mistra Urban Futures, recently opened in Gothenburg. The centre will start five pilot projects in 2010, of which one will concern decision making processes for sustainable urban and regional development.
Social TV viewing going out of style
[14 Jan 2010] We do not watch TV together as much as they used to. 'We're becoming more and more individualistic, and this shows in what we choose to watch on TV,' says Jakob Bjur from the Department of Journalism, Media and Communication at the University of Gothenburg.
Understanding the Asian peace
[14 Dec 2009] When the Cold War ended, many people feared that new and old conflicts around the world would start flaring up. But this did not happen in East Asia - despite China's economic expansion, historical conflicts in the area and a number of flash points, such as North Korea. 'There should be more wars in the area,' says Mikael Weissman from the University of Gothenburg in a new doctoral thesis.
Cooperative organisations aid peace building in conflict-torn Rwanda
[11 Dec 2009] A thesis from the University of Gothenburg shows that cooperative organisations play an important role in the peace-building efforts undertaken in the wake of the Rwanda genocide.
Difficulties exporting a Western market economy to Russia
[1 Dec 2009] A Western market economic model has been difficult to realise in Russia. "There was an assumption that it would be possible to export capitalism in its Western form, but Russian society is more complex than that," says Oksana Shmulyar Gréen in a new thesis for the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.