The Conversation
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Narcissism, immorality and lack of empathy: the dark psychology that can poison elites
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In a new article for The Conversation Psychology Professor Geoff Beattie examines the poisonous psychology of elite groups.
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Terence Davies: four films that reveal the pain and poetry of the director’s own life
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In a new piece for The Conversation, British cinema expert Matthew Smith examines the work of director and Edge Hill Honorary Doctor Terence Davies who passed away on 7 October.
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Threats of failure motivate some students – but it’s not a technique to use on the whole class
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In a new article for The Conversation Laura Nicholson, Edge Hill University and David Putwain, Liverpool John Moores University, examine the best and worst ways to motivate students to do well.
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PE at school isn’t like adult exercise – but maybe it should be
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In a new article for The Conversation Ash Cox, Lecturer in Youth Physical Activity and Physical Education, takes a look at PE and how it compares to how adults do exercise in later life.
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Seven ways to fix the broken NHS ambulance services
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In this opinion piece for The Conversation, written as part of a series of articles about the NHS, emergency services expert Professor Paresh Wankhade examines the ambulance service.
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Boris Johnson’s claims about being ‘forced out’ of parliament are simply false – here’s why
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In a new article for The Conversation Paula Keaveney, Senior Lecturer in Politics, discusses the resignation of Boris Johnson.
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Is there a tipping point for Trump supporters to stop backing him? Here’s what the science says
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In a new article for The Conversation Psychology Professor Geoff Beattie discusses the psychology behind support for Donald Trump.
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Can Jeremy Corbyn go it alone in Islington North? What the evidence tells us
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In a new article for The Conversation Politics Lead Paula Keaveney looks at Jeremy Corbyn's chances compared to other independent candidates from the recent past.
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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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