News opinion
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The pressures on mental health and wellbeing faced by teachers in the UK
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In a new article for The Conversation, Senior Lecturer in Primary and Childhood Education, Shaun Thompson, explores the mental health and wellbeing challenges faced by teachers.
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Body language books get it wrong: the truth about reading nonverbal cues
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Most of us have heard the one about if you cross your arms over your chest you’re feeling defensive or if you’re fiddling with your hair while talking you feel nervous – but is there really any truth to some of these body language stereotypes?
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How Black children in England’s schools are made to feel like the way they speak is wrong
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In a new article for The Conversation, Dr Ian Cushing examines the linguistic challenges Black children face in England’s schools.
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NHS recovery plan: why an extra £2.6 billion is not enough without more staff
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In this opinion piece for The Conversation emergency services expert Professor Paresh Wankhade examines the Governments proposed NHS recovery plan.
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Opinion – Social workers need smaller workloads and more funding
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An opinion piece by Dr Ciaran Murphy.
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Nipple ban on Instagram and Facebook reveals how bizarre our attitude is towards different genders
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In this new article for The Conversation Senior Lecturer in Social Sciences Lorraine Green examines Meta's recent ban on nipples on its platforms.
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Magnesium: what you need to know about this important micronutrient
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In a new article for The Conversation, nutritionist Hazel Flight explains getting enough magnesium in your diet is vital.
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Adriaan Vlok: the case for accepting the late South African politician’s apology for apartheid
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The recent death of Adriaan Vlok, the prominent South African apartheid-era law and order minister, brought the issue of political apologies for past wrongs back into the public arena.
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How consecutive Conservative governments destroyed union rights – a timeline of the UK’s anti-strike laws since the 1970s
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In a new article for The Conversation, Dr Steven Daniels explores how union rights in the UK have been watered down by Conservative governments.
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M3gan review: an animatronic doll is out to destroy the nuclear family – much to fans’ delight
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Dr Rebecca Wynne-Walsh, lecturer in Film, English and Creative Arts, takes a closer look at new generation horror film M3gan.
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