Glocality

It is published online by Ubiquity Press (UK/USA) and is 100% open access. Glocality is published online by Ubiquity Press and is 100% open access.

Glocality is a student -faculty-run multidisciplinary undergraduate academic journal managed by the Global Project and Change Management program of Windesheim Honours College (NL). Glocality is a student -faculty-run multidisciplinary undergraduate academic journal of Windesheim Honours College, Windesheim University of Applied Sciences (NL). It offers students from universities around the world a platform to share their knowledge with the scholar community and practitioners worldwide.

26/06/2026

Today, Glocality commemorates the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. As the UN affirms, there is no justification for torture. Torture is a crime under international law and cannot be justified under any circumstance. Through this post we mark the anniversary of 1987 when the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment came into effect.

One of our articles looks at the repercussions when human rights are violated. This is a study by Simona Nikolaeva about Border Pushbacks in Greece: Human Rights Violations and Psychological Impacts. The study looks at violations by the Greek border authority and law enforcement, including the prohibition of torture and degrading treatment.

Please follow the link to access the article:
https://glocality.eu/articles/10.5334/glo.79

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Glocality is an international, multidisciplinary undergraduate academic journal of Global Project and Change Management Zwolle Global Project and Change Management (GPCM) | Windesheim Honours College. It is published online by ]u[ Ubiquity.

23/06/2026

The official observance is over, but the work continues well beyond June 12th. Now that the World Day Against Child Labour has passed, it is time to reflect: what actually creates real change in the lives of children? We are seeing a crucial shift in the conversation, moving beyond simple child protection toward their meaningful participation. The most effective solutions today are not built for children; they are co-created with them.

This perspective is highlighted in a study by Magdalene Nickel, a graduate of Global Project and Change Management (GPCM) | Honours College, on child-led monitoring and evaluation in the development aid sector. The findings are clear: when children actively participate in programmes affecting their lives, including monitoring and evaluation, they experience increased self-confidence, competence, and awareness of their rights as rights-holders.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.5334/glo.64

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Glocality is an international, multidisciplinary academic journal of Global Project and Change Management (GPCM) | Honours College. It is published online by ]u[ Ubiquity.

28/05/2026

28 May 2026 marks International Menstrual Hygiene Day under the theme 🌍🩸

The article “Enhancing the Menstrual Experience of Menstruating Adolescents in Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe” by Jente Witte highlights how many adolescents still face barriers to safe and dignified menstrual health management, ranging from limited access to period products and pain relief to stigma, silence, and inadequate health care support.

The study reminds us that menstrual health is deeply connected to education, dignity, gender equality, and human rights. It also emphasises that lasting solutions should be community-driven, locally rooted, culturally respectful, and supported by access to water, sanitation, privacy, and proper health care.

Let’s continue pushing towards a period friendly world where periods are discussed without shame, period products are accessible, and menstrual pain is taken seriously. ❤️

Read the full article here:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/glo.33

25/05/2026

This week, Glocality recognizes the International Week of the Disappeared (25–31 May), a time dedicated to remembering victims of enforced disappearance and standing in solidarity with families and communities still seeking truth, justice, and accountability.

Across the world, enforced disappearances continue to leave lasting social, political, and intergenerational impacts. For academic communities, this week is also a reminder of the importance of documentation, human rights research, peacebuilding, and the preservation of marginalized voices and histories.

As an international undergraduate journal, Glocality believes that scholarship can play a role in fostering awareness, dialogue, and global responsibility.

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Glocality is an international, multidisciplinary academic journal of Global Project and Change Management (GPCM) | Honours College. It is published online by ]u[ Ubiquity.

22/04/2026

🌍 Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet 🌍

This Earth Day, the global theme "Our Power, Our Planet" reminds us that meaningful environmental change starts with collective action and community mobilisation. But how do we translate that vision into real-world impact?

A recent study published in Glocality offers valuable insights on building the collaborative frameworks we need. Authored by Katharina Selina Braun, a graduate of Global Project and Change Management (GPCM) | Windesheim Honours College, her study on transformative online collaboration reveals that successful sustainability networks require:

✳️ Non-hierarchical spaces where diverse voices can contribute equally
✳️ Local biosphere mapping to ground global goals in community realities
✳️ Human connection through informal dialogue that builds trust
✳️ Integration of indigenous science alongside conventional approaches
✳️ Clear shared visions that align individual and organisational efforts

We cannot solve planetary challenges in silos. Instead, we need networks that empower everyone to contribute their unique experiences and expertise. Braun’s article emphasises that navigating transformative systems requires diverse socio-economic, educational, and cultural backgrounds working together. That is the real power behind "Our Power, Our Planet."

📖 Read the full article: https://doi.org/10.5334/glo.43

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is an international, multidisciplinary academic journal of Global Project and Change Management ( ) | Honours College. It is published online by ]u[ Ubiquity.

15/04/2026

We are pleased to share the Special Collection on "Exploring and Altering Existing Practices in Higher Education within the Framework of Reconnection to Self, Others, and Nature."

This Special Collection focuses on perspectives and implementations for reimagining higher education within a Western context, with a particular emphasis on Education for Sustainable Development ( ). It reflects on the experiences of students who worked on a project over two semesters as part of a four-year degree program Global Project and Change Management (GPCM) | Honours College. The project informed the creation of practical learning activities and tools to integrate self, others, and nature into higher education for sustainable development, promoting a shift toward and holistic educational frameworks that incorporate non-Western narratives and practices.

The collection includes four articles: an introduction; an essay on Value Creators (VC) and Managing Projects for Sustainable Development (MPSD) semesters using systems thinking and Theory U; and two research articles on spirituality and transformative teaching competencies.

✅ "Exploring and Transforming Practices in Higher Education Within the Framework of Reconnection to Self, Others, and Nature: An Introduction." https://doi.org/10.5334/glo.88

✅ "Exploring Reconnection to Self, Others, and Nature Through Systems Thinking and Theory U." https://doi.org/10.5334/glo.89

✅ "Exploring Pedagogical Competencies for Transformative Teaching and the Role of Transformative Pedagogy in Higher Education: Fostering Reconnection to Self, Others, and Nature." https://doi.org/10.5334/glo.81

✅ "The Added Value of Spirituality in Reconnecting to Self, Others, and Nature in Higher Education." https://doi.org/10.5334/glo.82

thanks the main contributors to this Special Collection, Mona Rechberger and Mariana Tolkatser.

We also acknowledge the contributions of their teammates from the VC and MPSD semesters: Jonas Kaffka, Luuk Reurink, and Luisa Roehrich.

To request the " Activities and Tools to Foster Reconnection to Self, Others, and Nature" toolkit, contact the authors.

16/03/2026

📢 Call for Papers

Glocality is an international undergraduate journal managed by the Global Project and Change Management at Windesheim Honours College, The Netherlands. The journal publishes high-quality, multidisciplinary research by undergraduate students that critically engages with issues at the intersection of local and global contexts. We particularly welcome work that contributes to reflection and action toward the Sustainable Development Goals ( ).

Glocality is published online by Press and is fully open access. All submissions undergo a rigorous peer-review process conducted by an international network of academic experts and practitioners, including early-career scholars and changemakers.

We invite submissions from undergraduate students whose research aims to inform practice and contribute to meaningful real-world impact, alongside academic debate.

📢 Write. Submit. Get published!

If you would like to share your work with an international audience, we welcome your submission.

Deadline: The deadline for submission for this round is on 01 June 2026.

Follow the link or scan the QR code to access the submission portal: DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/glo.116

11/03/2026

Have you read ’s article on how marine science education is delivered in primary schools in Matemwe, Zanzibar?

Here is a message from the author Bart Henk Wessels, a graduate of Global Project and Change Management, about his motivation behind the study:

“My research in Matemwe, Zanzibar, explored how Marine Science Education can be integrated into primary schools despite significant structural challenges, while building on the opportunities educators themselves identify. What emerged strongly was the role of students themselves. As ocean stewards, they do not simply absorb knowledge; they radiate it into their surrounding environment. They influence parents, shift community behaviours, and contribute to long-term environmental transformation.

This is where the real potential lies in deepening ocean literacy. If students are already shifting community behaviours despite the constraints they face, then equipping them further (through curriculum, through voice, through advocacy) transcends educational goals and becomes an effective climate strategy for sustainable ocean interaction and use.

Hence, I would love to see further research conducted with students as the study population, to gain deeper insight into their ideas and visions for shaping their future environments.”

🔗 Follow the link or scan the QR code to access the article: DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/glo.116

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Glocality is an international, multidisciplinary academic journal of Global Project and Change Management (GPCM) | Honours College. It is published online by ]u[ Ubiquity.

02/03/2026

Have you read ’s article that describes motivation and lexical availability in Chilean university students learning English as a second language (L2)?

It was written by Sergio Moreno Jorquera of Universidad San Sebastián, Javiera Guajardo González of Universidad de Chile, and Fausto Saavedra Co**ha of Universidad de Concepción.

This article is part of the Special Collection on “Motivational issues in organisational integration and performance: Pathways for sustainable development” guest edited by Jorge Maluenda Albornoz.

Scan the QR code or click here to read the article: https://doi.org/10.5334/glo.113

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is an international, multidisciplinary academic journal of Global Project and Change Management (GPCM) | Honours College. It is published online by ]u[ Ubiquity.

25/02/2026

This week on , you can find out more about the challenges and opportunities that formal and informal educators encounter in delivering Marine Science Education (MSE) in primary schools in Matemwe, Zanzibar.

Authored by Bart Wessels, this peer-reviewed study contributes to the advancement of UN SDG 14, Life Below Water, and related goals including SDG 1 “No Poverty” and SDG 4 “Quality of Education.” It emphasises that achieving broader SDG targets is critical to ocean sustainability and highlights the combination of marine conservation and education as a key strategy.

🔗 Follow the link or scan the QR code to access the article: https://doi.org/10.5334/glo.116

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Glocality is an international, multidisciplinary academic journal of Global Project and Change Management (GPCM) | Honours College. It is published online by ]u[ Ubiquity.

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