Gemma Wirz

Gemma Wirz has a background in editing, writing and digital content production. Following a master’s degree in science communication from Imperial College London, she worked for two of the world’s largest conservation organisations, enhancing their social media presence and developing new content and strategy. Gemma worked as a consultant for several years, working with non-profit organisations and sustainably-minded companies, producing copy and advising on media relations and digital strategies. Having joined the Jacobs Foundation in May 2020, she is thrilled to continue expanding BOLD as its Editor-in-Chief.

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Contributions by Gemma

Learning to play

Annie Brookman-Byrne and Gemma Wirz / 27 April 2023

Videos Development Learning environments

Learning to create communities

Annie Brookman-Byrne and Gemma Wirz / 20 April 2023

Videos Development Diversity

Learning to notice and connect with nature

Annie Brookman-Byrne and Gemma Wirz / 13 April 2023

Videos Society Learning environments

Learning to share concerns

Annie Brookman-Byrne and Gemma Wirz / 30 March 2023

Videos Society Parenting and childcare

Learning to thrive

Gemma Wirz and Annie Brookman-Byrne / 28 March 2023

Videos Society 21st century skills

“Every child is different, and that’s a good thing” 

Gemma Wirz / 23 November 2022

Videos Development 21st century skills

A BOLD new year

Gemma Wirz and Annie Brookman-Byrne / 11 January 2022

Articles Society

“Teachers’ stories need to be shared”

Gemma Wirz / 24 June 2021

Interviews Development Covid-19

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Ellis Stevelink

Quality Coordinator at a primary school in the Netherlands 

Mélanie Maximino-Pinheiro 

PhD Candidate at the Laboratory for the Psychology of Child Development and Education, Université Paris Cité

Eddie Brummelman

Associate Professor, University of Amsterdam