Improving academic performance through low emission zones?
An original study led by Manuel Valdés, Mar C. Espadafor (UNED) and Risto Conte Keivabu (MPIDR) showcases the positive impact of a low emission zone (LEZ) in Madrid’s city center on academic performance. Students schooled in Madrid’s LEZ and neighbouring area achieved higher university admittance examination scores.
Are low-SES students more affected by poor air quality?
A new study by Fabrizio Bernardi (UNED*) and Risto Conte (MPIDR**) revealed a harmful impact of air pollution on academic performance, which was more pronounced among low-SES students. Such differentiated effects among students with different socioeconomic backgrounds could lead to increased disparities in educational outcomes later on.
New PhD position – Biosocial and contextual determinants of Inequality
The University of Groningen is recruiting a PhD candidate to examine the relationship between biosocial family environment and local contextual determinants on labour market and occupational outcomes.