Author of history of the universe website (http://www.historyoftheuniverse.com) and Time Crystal (http://timecrystal.co.uk) which tells the same story as an epic work of fiction.
Come with us to walk the story of the Universe, from the Big Bang 13.7 billion years ago, through the creation of the stars, galaxies and planet Earth; tracing the evolution of life on our planet through to today. We … Continue reading →
The Global Sustainability Institute (GSI) was established by Anglia Ruskin University in 2011 as part of our commitment to sustainability. The University-wide institute spans a broad portfolio of sustainability related research areas and interests. Delivering sustainability requires an integrated view … Continue reading →
Metanexus fosters a growing international network of individuals and groups exploring the dynamic interface between cosmos, nature and culture. Membership is open to all. More about Metanexus.
Astronomers have discovered what appears to be a large asteroid belt around the star Vega, the second brightest star in northern night skies. The scientists used data from NASAs Spitzer Space Telescope and the European Space Agencys Herschel Space Observatory, … Continue reading →
David Christian talks about how he developed the subject of Big History and why we need to know about it.
Traditionally origin stories were also central to education, because they gave shape and meaning to knowledge. But, in modern secular educational systems, we do not teach an origin story. Indeed we have become so used to its absence that it … Continue reading →
A provocative new theory of history which has won influential support from Bill Gates poses the latest challenge to the coalition government plans to return to a traditional school curriculum.Big History, a movement spearheaded by the Oxford-educated maverick historian David … Continue reading →
A new website has been launched with the aim of encouraging the teaching and study of Big History in the UK. Teachers, students and anyone else interested are invited to register so they can take part in the discussion. http://bighistory.org.uk … Continue reading →
Starting in August 2012, three South Ayrshire Schools will represent Scotland in developing the Big History Project; an innovative, collaborative, on-line, global curriculum development project funded by Bill Gates directly through Bill Gates Catalyst Three. Schools in Scotland will work … Continue reading →
This website was created on 19 September 2012 and invitations sent out to UK academics who might be interested in joining.