01/01/2026

Trial by Fire: A Vice-Chancellor's Fight for Education Reform in Papua New Guinea

In Conversation with Dr. Albert Schram

The Interviewer: Good morning, Dr. Schram. Thank you for coming in. I’ve reviewed your professional profile on LinkedIn and done a deep search about you, and it’s quite a remarkable journey. Before we walk through the chronology, I’d like to start with your motivations. Your career shows a profound commitment to education as a tool for advancement, and an interest in migrants and indigenous people. Where does that passion for education come from?



Anne Parry: The English Teacher Who Became a Voice for Europe and Peace in Italy

Introduction

The sudden demise of Anne Parry, the Secretary of the European Federalist Movement of Valpolicella has affected many people, not only people from Verona. 

A generous and principled woman, who after retirement as an English teacher discovered a talent as a community organizer and promoter of  grass-roots, participatory politics, informed and aware of the great challenges of these days. First Brexit, then Ukraine: many got involved these causes, because of her commitment to carry forward towards enhanced understanding and peace.

Here is the link to the original article in Italian: https://www.heraldo.it/2025/12/30/anne-parry-in-ricordo-di-una-cittadina-europea/

Here is the link to the memorial page with possiblity to donate https://annienonna.muchloved.com/

Below the English translation of the article by Fabiana Bussola in the Heraldo: