According to James, he has learned the majority of what he knows about sex from TV. His school only provided basic biological knowledge in primary school and a few brief talks at the end of year 11. James is currently …
We See What We Expect To See
It’s not always wise to trust what your eyes are showing you. Recently, researchers have been making headway in understanding how communication within the brain allows our expectations to influence what we perceive.
The process of vision begins with an …
Share Your 2018 GCSE And A-level Experiences
Regulatory authority Ofqual has raised concerns that the new examination format for GCSE and A-level students might cause a distortion in results. Furthermore, the new system has been accused of negatively impacting the mental health of individuals involved in the …
Web’s Second Phase Puts Users In Control
Many people believe that the internet has evolved into a second phase, known as web 2.0. This new version encompasses a variety of services and software that are transforming the web from a "read only" medium to one that empowers …
Schools Urged To Teach All Religions – Archive, 1976
A recently published report suggests that religious education in schools should no longer be limited to Christianity but should instead provide information on a wide range of religions and philosophies from around the world. According to the report, which represents …
No Evidence To Back Idea Of Learning Styles
Teachers are interested in using the latest neuroscientific research findings to enhance their educational practices. However, there are also harmful misconceptions and myths that have pervaded schools, even those that are supposedly based on sound neuroscience. We wish to address …
As CEO, Starting Out As An Apprentice Taught Me What Drives People
During my adolescence, I did not particularly gravitate towards academia despite attending grammar school. Instead, I developed a keen interest in tinkering with cars, which ignited my pursuit for an apprenticeship. I wanted to attain practical skills and avoid office-based …
I Hear Reports Like The Nottingham Campus Racism Incident Every Week
As the representative for students of colour across the country, I am constantly inundated with calls, messages, and alerts about racist incidents occurring on university campuses. Some of these incidents, like Loughborough’s slave auction, Manchester’s Confederate flag display, and Warwick’s …
Why Do Maintenance Loans Plummet In Final Year?
Upon receipt of my yearly Student Finance communication approximately one month before the commencement of my final year of degree study, I realized that I would be unable to fulfil my rent payment obligations this year. This was due to …
Student Protest Over Fees Turns Violent
During a rally against university funding cuts, an estimated 50,000 people gathered to demand change in the UK’s education system. However, a small fringe turned violent and smashed windows at the building that housed the Conservative party headquarters while others …