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Anti-microbial resistance

How can we better deal with bacteria resistant to antibiotics?

Overwhelming evidence shows that increased use, over-prescription and overconsumption are leading to an increase in antibiotic-resistant bugs. However, many people overuse and misuse anti-microbial chemicals because they lack knowledge about infections and anti-microbial agents – a critical issue around the globe that is affecting our health and putting our lives at risk. Thus, a vital step towards tackling this issue is to address it in education classrooms and through informed action. Kicking off activities in Cyprus, MULTIPLIERS will engage students and their families to develop a deeper understanding of the topic through first-hand experiences with relevant stakeholders, ultimately enabling them to make better-informed decisions about the use of antibiotics.

Anti-microbial resistance
Anti-microbial resistance
Celebrating the Conclusion of MULTIPLIERS – and the Beginning of a New Chapter

Celebrating the Conclusion of MULTIPLIERS – and the Beginning of a New Chapter

Oct 30, 2024
All good things come to an end – with this month marking the official conclusion of MULTIPLIERS as an EU-funded project. On October 29th, our partners and wider network gathered at the LVR-LandesMuseum in Bonn, Germany, to celebrate three years of cross-country collaboration, culminating in the MULTIPLIERS Final Open Schooling Event. It was memorable seeing …
Sustaining and expanding Open Schooling: MULTIPLIERS’ key policy recommendations

Sustaining and expanding Open Schooling: MULTIPLIERS’ key policy recommendations

Oct 24, 2024
How can policymakers support Open Schooling initiatives and improve science learning by fostering collaboration between schools, society and scientific institutions? Throughout the past three years, MULTIPLIERS has demonstrated the effectiveness of Open Schooling Communities in addressing socio-scientific issues and enhancing student engagement with science. Sustaining these networks and supporting the establishment of further communities in …
MULTIPLIERS public campaign on Antimicrobial Resistance featured in new WHO photobook

MULTIPLIERS public campaign on Antimicrobial Resistance featured in new WHO photobook

Oct 8, 2024
Melinda Chrysostomou, a science teacher from Cyprus’ The Junior & Senior School, noticed her students had little knowledge of issues surrounding Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) – despite it being one of the greatest challenges of our time. Through activities to encourage their creativity and problem-solving abilities, she helped them learn about AMR and become involved in …
Young People at the Forefront of the Fight against Antimicrobial Resistance

Young People at the Forefront of the Fight against Antimicrobial Resistance

May 13, 2024
By Dr. Irene Drymiotou, Researcher, Learning in Science Group – University of Cyprus The second awareness-raising campaign on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) concluded successfully at the Nicosia Mall of Cyprus on 7 April, 2024. The event was organized by the Learning in Science Group (LSG) of the University of Cyprus in collaboration with The Junior and …
Roll the dice! New MULTIPLIERS board game on antimicrobial resistance

Roll the dice! New MULTIPLIERS board game on antimicrobial resistance

Apr 23, 2024
By Èlia Tena, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona As part of the MULTIPLIERS project in Barcelona, a dice game was co-created by the local Open Schooling Community (OSC) to enhance pupils’ understanding of antimicrobial resistance. The game was designed to make the topic more accessible and engaging to 14-16 year old students, touching upon complex issues …
What limits bacterial growth? Barcelona students find out with new MULTIPLIERS test kit

What limits bacterial growth? Barcelona students find out with new MULTIPLIERS test kit

Apr 18, 2024
This school year, the MULTIPLIERS Open Science Community (OSC) in Barcelona is focusing on the topic of Antimicrobial Resistance (ARM), integrating a newly developed educational program into science classes in five high schools: escola Tecnos, IE Feixes, INS Narcisa Freixas i Cruells, Vedruna Gràcia, and INS Ca n’Oriac.