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A sixth form student I met recently told me, with no particular drama, that he’d taught himself to prompt AI using YouTube tutorials, then built his own practice app – as a non-coder, by the way – to develop the essay writing skills he…

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Dry weather is disrupting crop planting across Asia, raising concerns about food supplies in the world’s most populous region, and an expected severe El Niño weather pattern could inflict more damage. From India’s grain-producing…

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Decades of civil justice reform in England and Wales have failed to deliver lasting improvements, according to a new report. Authored by Dr John Sorabji, Associate Professor of Law at UCL, Improving civil justice reform – an analysis of…

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Globally, about one in five people in jobs live in poverty . A key reason lies in how global supply chains are organised. From agriculture to tourism, many jobs are embedded in systems that keep wages low, even as they generate value for…

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European luxury brands have sharpened their focus on the United States, with a surge of store openings and fashion shows to lure a new crop of wealthy shoppers enriched by the AI and tech boom and offset weak consumer confidence in the…

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Almost 50 per cent of young adults in six major economies think AI romantic companionship will improve human happiness through emotional support in the next decade, the results of a large survey suggested on Monday. The percentage dropped…

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The 2026 Annual Skills Report highlights key challenges in the skills system - our Skills Needs Assessments outline skills demand and supply in priority sectors.

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The first shipment of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable that prevents HIV with two shots a year, arrived in South Africa from the United States in early April 2026. Clinical trials showed close to 100% efficacy . The rollout, expected…

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Eight years ago I began this regular feature where I share a few posts and resources from around the Web related to ESL/EFL or to language in general that have caught my attention. You might also be interested in all my Best lists on…

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Climate change is gradually shrinking the times of year when the annual Muslim hajj pilgrimage can take place in safe weather conditions, according to a new study published on Friday. The hajj in western Saudi Arabia, one of the most arid…

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Climate change is gradually shrinking the times of year when the annual Muslim hajj pilgrimage can take place in safe weather conditions, according to a new study published on Friday. The hajj in western Saudi Arabia, one of the most arid…

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The origin of turtles has always been a bit of a puzzle for scientists who study the evolution of animals. To this day, where they fit in the tree of life remains a highly debated topic. The evolutionary relationships of most vertebrate…

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A structural shift is under way, and it is gathering pace faster than most people appreciate. Smaller, secondary airports are growing at rates that many of the world’s most famous hubs would envy. Point-to-point flying on modern, efficient…

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A structural shift is under way, and it is gathering pace faster than most people appreciate. Smaller, secondary airports are growing at rates that many of the world’s most famous hubs would envy. Point-to-point flying on modern, efficient…

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La dieta mediterránea se ofrece como la más eficaz para el tratamiento del hígado graso porque cuenta con antioxidantes , fibra (que aporta el consumo de frutas, verduras, legumbres, semillas), cereales integrales, omega 3 y es baja en…

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US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace has no cash in its official Gaza reconstruction fund, despite member countries pledging billions of dollars, a source familiar with the board told AFP on Wednesday. Trump first conceived of the…

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Researchers, academics, charities and other organisations working on racial diversity, inequality and inclusion can now apply for grants of up to £500,000 each for research projects through the Nuffield Foundation’s Racial Diversity UK…

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This post is the latest in our occasional series on intersectionality and Key Stage 5 subject choice. So far, we’ve looked at how likely pupils are to go on to study A-Levels in any subject , and separately at STEM subjects . Today we’ll…

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We reached the old wolf in time to watch a fierce green fire dying in her eyes. I realised then, and have known ever since, that there was something new to me in those eyes — something known only to her and to the mountain. I was young…

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NUS Assistant Professor Filip Biljecki from the Department of Architecture at the College of Design and Engineering has been conferred the Royal Geographical Society’s 2026 Gill Memorial Award, which recognises outstanding early-career…

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AP: US official reports no evidence of mines in Strait of Hormuz The United States has not found any mines in the Strait of Hormuz, nor destroyed any mines or recorded damage to ships there, according to a US official quoted by the…

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Adam Park was the site of a battle between British and Japanese troops in 1942.

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Pep Guardiola bid an emotional farewell to Manchester City as a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday brought down the curtain on a glittering decade under the Catalan. The 55-year-old announced Friday that he is set to depart after winning…

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Pep Guardiola bid an emotional farewell to Manchester City as a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday brought down the curtain on a glittering decade under the Catalan. The 55-year-old announced Friday that he is set to depart after winning…

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Durante años, cumplir con una consigna sencilla parecía suficiente. Caminar media hora por día, cinco veces por semana. Llegar a los 150 minutos. Tildar ese casillero . La idea se instaló con fuerza porque ofrecía algo tranquilizador: con…

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Nearly 10,000 Hongkongers have been granted permanent residence in the UK under a bespoke British immigration pathway launched in January 2021, making them eligible to apply for citizenship next year. This year marks the fifth anniversary…

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The author of “Taiwan Travelogue”, Yang Shuang-zi, told AFP she hopes her International Booker Prize-winning novel can one day be read in China and facilitate dialogue about the “future Taiwanese people want”. Taiwanese author Yang…

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Rumors about the astonishing weight loss potential of Eli Lilly's triple hormone drug retatrutide have been circulating for months. The results of its Phase 3 clinical trial, just released by the drugmaker, amply justify the buzz. The…

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A colony of macaques that gorge on snacks offered by tourists in the British territory of Gibraltar swallow soil to recover from their junk food binges, a study has found.

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WASHINGTON: Professor Rayaz Malik, a British-Pakistani scientist based in Qatar, says a simple AI-powered eye scan lasting just two to three minutes may soon help doctors detect dementia and diabetic nerve damage years before symptoms…

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21 May 2026 By Erika Grigorjew, Visiting PhD student, TCRU, (University of Jyväskylä) and Dushana Pinfield, TCRU Introduction At this year’s joint TCRU/Coram Annual Lecture, Dr Sophie Zadeh explored how donor conceived children, young…

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Sally Rooney confirms 'Intermezzo' to be published in Hebrew, sparking online backlash Submitted by Hannah. Smith on Wed, 05/20/2026 - 13:23 The acclaimed author, a vocal supporter of Palestine, says the book will be published in line with…

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Telus Digital, the global technology and digital services arm responsible for the telecommunication giant’s call centres, has recently deployed an “accent masking” artificial intelligence tool to change the way its offshore agents sound.…

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Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi and translator Lin King won the International Booker Prize on Tuesday for “Taiwan Travelogue”, a playful postcolonial novel with a culinary bent. Taiwanese writer Yang Shuang-zi (right), who authored “Taiwan…

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Just four years ago, Arsenal were wallowing in recriminations and regret after finishing 24 points behind Premier League champions Manchester City. Pipped to a Champions League place by arch-rivals Tottenham on the final day of the 2021/22…

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Just four years ago, Arsenal were wallowing in recriminations and regret after finishing 24 points behind Premier League champions Manchester City. Pipped to a Champions League place by arch-rivals Tottenham on the final day of the 2021/22…

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19 May 2026 By Lynn Ang and Antonia Simon Coram Pacey’s Childminding Week provided an important opportunity to celebrate the contribution of childminders to children, families and communities across the UK, but also to reflect on the…

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Greek immigrant Pasqua Rosée opened the first coffeehouse in London outside the Royal Exchange in 1652. In his advertising handbill on "The Vertue of the COFFEE Drink," Rosée claimed that coffee was "a most excellent Remedy against" all…

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How do editors create and hold space for knowledge production in the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL)? In this podcast, Alicja Syska , Daniela Gachago and Lee-Ann Sequeira discuss curation, care, the emotional and intellectual…

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An interim report of the second Pensions Commission, setting out the challenges that the UK's pensions system is facing out to 2050.

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This project has been funded by the Nuffield Foundation, but the views expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily the Foundation. Visit nuffieldfoundation.org Managing behaviour in schools is difficult. On the one hand,…

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The old international recruitment paradigm thought about China in terms of how many students it would send abroad. Leina Shi explains its increasing focus on attracting international talent – and why the UK needs to pay attention

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The old international recruitment paradigm thought about China in terms of how many students it would send abroad. Leina Shi explains its increasing focus on attracting international talent – and why the UK needs to pay attention

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“It was the rise of Athens and the fear that this instilled in Sparta that made war inevitable.” Two thousand five hundred years on, the trap is being set again — and this time the stakes are nuclear. When Xi Jinping stood on Chinese soil…

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“It was the rise of Athens and the fear that this instilled in Sparta that made war inevitable.” Two thousand five hundred years on, the trap is being set again — and this time the stakes are nuclear. When Xi Jinping stood on Chinese soil…

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The education secretary also reveals England will rejoin major global teacher workforce study The post Bridget Phillipson launches ‘international SEND alliance’ first appeared on Schools Week .

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The consensus that more research funding will lead to more growth is breaking down. Richard Jones urges the sector to act before it's too late

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The consensus that more research funding will lead to more growth is breaking down. Richard Jones urges the sector to act before it's too late

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LGBTQ campaigners denounce Eurovision 'pinkwashing' ahead of final Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 16:56 Queer campaigners say LGBTQ community should boycott Saturday's final over Gaza genocide Spectators wearing raincoats…

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This article was initially published on our Substack . Following the news this week, it can feel like political realities in the UK are changing by the minute. For anyone who, like me, is finding the live feeds a little dizzying, this…

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Palestine Action prisoner with muscular dystrophy says he is forced to 'crawl like a wounded dog' Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 15:06 Muhammad Umer Khalid was denied bail despite medical evidence indicating that his…

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Amaury van Trappen de Buggenoms, an alumnus of the MPhil in Management programme at Cambridge Judge Business School, is a great believer in pivoting to find the right business opportunity at the right time. Amaury (MPhil Management 2021)…

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The Nuffield Foundation has appointed Deborah Cadman OBE to its Board of Trustees. Deborah brings considerable experience from a 30‑year career in senior leadership roles across local government, public policy, and national regulatory…

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14 May 2026 By Diana Laurillard ‘Richard Dawkins concludes AI is conscious, even if it doesn’t know it’, The Guardian, 5 May 2026. We must all sharpen our wits when we deal with AI. That someone as renowned for critical thinking as Richard…

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Ofqual's analysis of the changes in pricing of regulated general and vocational qualifications in England as of February 2026.

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Ofqual's analysis of the changes in pricing of regulated general and vocational qualifications in England as of February 2026.

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12 May 2026 By Katia Dowdle When did monological academic speaking become so rehearsed? In universities, students are asked to contribute to seminars, deliver presentations, defend their ideas in vivas and discuss complex concepts with…

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Many of the longest words in English have roots in medicine or chemistry. Science in general requires precision and specificity — this need to describe something in exact detail. That’s why you get extremely long words like…

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La dieta mediterránea se ofrece como la más eficaz para el tratamiento del hígado graso porque cuenta con antioxidantes , fibra (que aporta el consumo de frutas, verduras, legumbres, semillas), cereales integrales, omega 3 y es baja en…

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Birmingham jury fails to convict pro-Palestine activist accused of supporting Hamas A jury was unable to convict a Palestinian activist who stands accused of supporting terrorism and encouraging support for a proscribed organisation -…

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Birmingham jury fails to convict pro-Palestine activist accused of supporting Hamas Submitted by Areeb Ullah on Mon, 05/11/2026 - 15:47 Majid Freeman denied terrorism-related charges as the court ordered a retrial over social media posts…

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airdone/Shutterstock Screens are everywhere in children’s lives. They use them at school and at home. They see screens used by their parents as they work on laptops, use phones to arrange playdates or look up outings or recipes on tablets.…

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The global economic landscape of early 2026 presents a compelling duality. The metrics of “nominal value” and “purchasing power” have diverged, defining two distinct economic realities. As of the first quarter of 2026, the United States…

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Die Insel Tristan da Cunha gilt als einer der entlegensten Orte der Welt. Weil ein Passagier der „Hondius“ dort Symptome zeigt, schickte London nun Fallschirmspringer und medizinisches Material.

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'Overheard’s research suggests that Dublin became independent from the UK along with 25 other counties in 1922 after a period of guerrilla warfare. It’s a matter of some sensitivity and strong feeling.' Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish…

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The UK High Court’s recent decision in favour of Sussex university is the latest flashpoint in an ongoing debate on academic freedom. Chirantan Chatterjee argues attempts to narrow academic debate could … Continued The post The costs of…

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La dieta mediterránea se ofrece como la más eficaz para el tratamiento del hígado graso porque cuenta con antioxidantes , fibra (que aporta el consumo de frutas, verduras, legumbres, semillas), cereales integrales, omega 3 y es baja en…

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7 May 2026 By David Scott In common speech and everyday activity, we use the concept of evidence to indicate or suggest that something is true or that it exists or to support an argument or an idea. Here are some examples of how the…

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The metaphor is useful, but our research found leaks at different stages of the pipeline appear to need different fixes The post Fixing the teacher pipeline means looking at the joints, not just the flow first appeared on Schools Week .

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Metal exports from China, especially aluminium, are getting a significant lift from the war in the Middle East, which has cut regional supplies while boosting demand for clean-tech products as fossil fuel prices soar. Shipments of…

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Metal exports from China, especially aluminium, are getting a significant lift from the war in the Middle East, which has cut regional supplies while boosting demand for clean-tech products as fossil fuel prices soar. Shipments of…

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Discussions of educational inequality usually focus on family income, school quality and neighbourhoods. Much less attention is paid to genetics, often because the topic feels complex and uncomfortable. Yet recent research allows us to ask…

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LONDON: A jury on Tuesday convicted four Palestine Action activists of criminal damage in 2024 at the UK premises of Israeli defence firm Elbit Systems, the first convictions in the protracted, high-profile case. The verdict against the…

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A PHOTO posted to his Truth Social account shows President Trump holding ‘Wild Cards’ from the UNO board game. • Centcom deploys destroyers, over 100 aircraft and 15,000 troops • Trump frames operation as ‘humanitarian gesture’ to free…

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IT is becoming increasingly uncertain how long the Iran war, now in its third month, will last. Until recently, it seemed American and Iranian interests aligned in wanting to avoid a protracted conflict, although Israel’s didn’t. That…

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JERUSALEM: Footage of an attack on a Catholic nun in Jerusalem shocked the world when it went viral this week, but for worshippers attending Sunday mass at Saint Stephen’s Basilica, it was just the latest example of mounting religious…

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LONDON: British social activist and Imran Khan’s ex-wife, Jemima Goldsmith, is reportedly set to remarry, marking a new chapter in her personal life. According to recent media reports, Jemima, 52, is engaged to Irish-Australian financier…

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — Once a colonial administrative building and later home to Malaysia’s highest courts, Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad has since taken on another interesting incarnation. Overlooking Dataran Merdeka, the building is now a…

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KARACHI: The year 2026 is crucial for Pakistan hockey that has endured many crises on and off the field for ages. After a gap of eight years, the national team finally made it to this year’s World Cup, by reaching the final of a qualifying…

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The requirement for longform publications to be open access always seems to be one REF cycle away. Considering the findings of a recent British Academy report on open access book … Continued The post A successful open access book mandate…

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Vach cameraman/Shutterstock What’s the point of play? Is it simply a way to keep children occupied, or something more? For some, it’s about learning literacy and numeracy. For others, it’s how friendships form and relationships deepen. But…

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30 April 2026 By Julia Jeanes The question of how Britain’s education system should prepare people for employment has been hotly contested since the 19th century. Compared with academic routes, successive policy and qualification changes…

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Primary pupil numbers in England are falling fast. A recent National Audit Office (NAO) report warns that without strategic planning, growing demographic decline risks destabilising schools, undermining educational quality, and…

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ISLAMABAD: After an alleged A-level paper leak , the Inter-Board of Coordination Commission (IBCC) on Wednesday decided to seek report from Cambridge as parents and students once again raised questions about the transparency of the exam…

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Das Gründerzentrum der London School of Economics schafft eine Plattform in Berlin – und bringt sich gegen Konkurrenten in Stellung. Vor allem im Bereich KI, Klima- und Finanztechnologie soll der Hub aktiv sein.

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This call for evidence invites feedback to understand experiences of antisemitism in schools and colleges in England.

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Using sets for maths also did not 'significantly harm' the attainment of students from poorer backgrounds, finds study The post Maths pupils ‘make slower progress in mixed ability classes’ first appeared on Schools Week .

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COMMENTS on the visible decline and, in the most optimistic estimates, impending demise of the American empire often refer to the Roman Empire 2,000 years ago as a cautionary precedence. And the notorious emperors Nero and Caligula are…

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A procedure designed to reopen blocked veins successfully reduced pain, swelling and disability in people with post-thrombotic syndrome — a common and often debilitating complication of deep vein thrombosis — according to results of a…

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Hey there Tappers Judging by the messages from Tappers in our inbox, this is the busiest term of the year! So many of you have been writing in to request data for presentations and staff CPD, and we’re always thrilled to help. If you’d…

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The oil, gas and arms companies profiting from the war on Iran As the death toll in Iran moves above 3,500 and energy bills rise for UK households, fossil fuel and weapons companies have seen their profits rise dramatically since the war…

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28 April 2026 By Peter Moss and Andrea Doucet, Professor of Sociology and Women’s and Gender Studies, Brock University, and honorary professor, UCL Over the last 40 years, care leaves have come to play an increasingly important role in…

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For the next six months at least, every education blog must begin with reference to one of the recent white papers. And this one is no exception: among many other things, the schools white paper stated that all schools will eventually be…

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No single institution can address the most complex access issues. Antony Moss sets out the evidence from London on why collaboration must be the way forward

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No single institution can address the most complex access issues. Antony Moss sets out the evidence from London on why collaboration must be the way forward

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Mo Farah runs alongside Jordan Adams, who is carrying a 25kg fridge on his back, during the London Marathon on Sunday. Photograph: Jas Lehal/PA

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It has been six days since President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at facilitating regulatory review of psychedelics that have shown potential as psychotherapeutic catalysts. As promised then, the Food and Drug…

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Palestine Action defendants targeted Elbit's use of ‘deadly AI’, court hears Palestine Action defendants charged in connection with a break-in at an Elbit Systems factory targeted the Israeli arms company’s use of artificial intelligence,…

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KUCHING, April 24 — Sarawak aims to develop its plastic and aesthetic surgery sector to a level comparable with South Korea, while maintaining strict standards in training, patient safety and regulatory compliance, said Deputy Premier…

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How can Pete Hegseth, the United States defense secretary who claims to be a devout evangelical Christian , have placed Quentin Tarantino on the same footing as the word of God? An example from the early 11th century explains how fake…

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Photo by Sharona Jacobs Arts & Culture Not your father’s Wild, Wild West Megan Kate Nelson’s new book challenges myths of American frontier, finds more diverse, complex saga Jacob Sweet Harvard Staff Writer April 22, 2026 5 min read Megan…

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New Africa/Shutterstock Incels, or involuntary celibates, are members of an online subculture, most often heterosexual men, who believe they have been unconditionally excluded from the dating scene. This has negative implications for their…

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Joan McVittie's review into decision making at Bristol Brunel Academy finds no evidence of antisemitism The post Bristol school’s decision to postpone MP visit based on ‘safeguarding concerns’, review finds first appeared on Schools Week .

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The publication of the Schools White Paper signalled substantial long-term reform of provision for children with special educational needs (SEN). First and foremost is the requirement for schools to have inclusion bases. Many schools…

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Georgia Tech Arboretum Earns ArbNet Recertification Superadmin Tue, 04/21/2026 - 10:53 For Georgia Tech, the campus arboretum is more than a designated area of trees. It is the entire campus. Walkways, quads, greens, and streetscapes are…

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21 April 2026 By Norbert Pachler and Keith Turvey AI in education is often marketed as an automated substitute for time-consuming pedagogical practices like marking or lesson planning – or guiding learning in real time – that are inherent…

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When Jochebel Ohene MacCarthy first auditioned for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical , she turned down the chance to read for the lead. “I thought it was way too hard,” she says of the role, which demanded stamina, control, and the ability to…

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This report provides information on the volumes and outcomes of apprenticeship end-point assessments (EPAs) taken in England. The report covers only Ofqual regulated EPAs.

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The headline number of 16-24 year olds not in education, employment or training (NEET), currently hovering at around 1 million, or 1 in 8 of the population, has been prominent in education circles recently, to the extent that a “Tsar” has…

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Germany is on course for a record 420,000 international students in the 2025-2026 academic year, drawing record numbers from India, Vietnam, and across Asia with free tuition and scholarships even as other major overseas study destinations…

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More restrictive immigration policies in the Big Four destinations – Australia, Canada, UK, and the United States – are concerning some international students about the return on investment (ROI) of study abroad. Prospective students are…

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Faced with a cost-of-living crisis more students in England are attending university courses hungry. Reporting on new findings, Emma Wainwright and Ellen McHugh reveal the scale of this issue and … Continued The post On-campus food poverty…

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An increasingly common view in government holds that STEM subjects alone drive growth. Geoff Mulgan argues such positions are fundamentally blind to the value of social sciences and humanities, even … Continued The post The myth of STEM…

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The post Can Music Help Revision? Study Finds ‘It Depends’ appeared first on TeachingTimes .

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The post Creative Pathways Narrow Sharply For Young People, Cambridge Study Finds appeared first on TeachingTimes .

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An increasingly common view in government holds that STEM subjects alone drive growth. Geoff Mulgan argues such positions are fundamentally blind to the value of social sciences and humanities, even … Continued The post The myth of STEM…

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UBC researchers have developed a natural, biodegradable wash that removed over 86 per cent of surface pesticide residue from tested fruit and slowed browning and moisture loss. This could mean safer apples, grapes and other fruit that also…

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According to a landmark review published today, AI is beginning to shape young people’s transitions from education to work at a time when they face heightened challenges. While AI tools may offer opportunities for better access to…

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Finding a work in translation is harder than you think. Discussing the creation of Zenòdot, a cross-referencing project for books in translation, Ausiàs Tsel outlines the challenges of creating a record … Continued The post The missing…

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“This is the story of the dinosaurs as it has never been told before,” narrates Morgan Freeman in the opening of Neflix’s The Dinosaurs docuseries . The four-part series combines advanced CGI with real nature footage to create cutting-edge…

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Researchers say more speech and interaction around children can aid the development of young brains.

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This blog was kindly authored by Professor Michael Mainelli, Chairman, Z/Yen Group and Chair of the Chartered ABS International Students Taskforce. Study roam The UK has long been a premier destination for international students – but as…

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A new report from Studyportals and the British Council, “ Asia, Latin America, and MENA in global education ,” demonstrates the continued rise of study abroad destinations outside of the Big Four anglophone countries. Of the three featured…

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9 April 2026 By Tim Morris, Liam Wright and David Bann Social science has long sought to advance understanding of the drivers of educational success, but doing so is harder than it might seem, even with access to a wealth of data.…

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9 April 2026 By Tim Morris, Liam Wright and David Bann Social science has long sought to advance understanding of the drivers of educational success, but doing so is harder than it might seem, even with access to a wealth of data.…

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Young people across the North West will gain valuable new insights into careers in local media through a major new programme delivered by Education and Employers this year. Delivered through an innovative partnership with the DCMS, News…

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BeReady works across multiple sectors, offering bespoke, fully-funded, interactive online training programmes. Our collaborative partnership with BeReady recognises our joint commitment to help solve sector recruitment needs and challenges…

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James Coe has been on his travels and has lessons from Serbia on the future of UK research

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James Coe has been on his travels and has lessons from Serbia on the future of UK research

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James Coe has been on his travels and has lessons from Serbia on the future of UK research

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Over the past two years, we have been working on a project exploring the outcomes of children from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds who show high levels of achievement early in their education . Funded by the Nuffield Foundation,…

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by Saeed Talebi and Nick Morton A peer reviewer recently challenged our pedagogical approach. We had described embedding an industry-led research project on Digital Twin development into our built environment curriculum as…

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A report found a correlation between EDI spending and free speech compliance failures that controls for institution size. William Mackesy argues the findings deserve scrutiny, not dismissal

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PeopleImages/Shutterstock As a researcher in autism and education and a former secondary school teacher, it took me a while to realise that autistic school staff were rarely included in conversations about inclusion and diversity in…

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Global scholarly information systems provide poor coverage for social science and humanities research taking place outside of the anglophone world and in languages other than English. Paul Donner, Stephan Stahlschmidt, … Continued The post…

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Digital technologies have democratised the collection of visual evidence. However, as Kamari Maxine Clarke, Jennifer Burrell and Sara Kendall show, how this evidence is translated into evidentiary standards through the … Continued The post…

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Spectacular cases of data fabrication and manipulation unearthed by dedicated “sleuths” are often seen as evidence of a crisis in science. However, discussing their new book, Thomas Plümper and Eric … Continued The post The real threat to…

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I’ve reached a point in my life where many of my peers are homeowners who talk about things like ‘kitchen triangles’ [1] . As someone who doesn’t own their home, I nod smile and remind myself that I’m not alone. That’s what the data says…

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Given the sector they are targeting, it is perhaps unsurprising that new EdTech tools often claim to be evidence-based. However, as Natalia Kucirkova outlines, these claims can sometimes be difficult … Continued The post Three red flags…

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With placement students routinely clocking 75-hour weeks across study, unpaid work and paid employment, Mary Lawler, Adrian Wright, Mark Wilding and Martin Lowe argue the system needs safeguards it currently lacks

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The growth in global and open research has fuelled structural change in scholarly communications and at the same time created significant challenges in ensuring research integrity. Heidi Ormstad, Rebecca Lawrence, … Continued The post For…

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Back in November, the Department for Education (DfE) signalled changes to its headline secondary school performance measures, Attainment 8 and Progress 8. We wrote about their proposals at the time . Briefly, with the demise of the English…

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The Webometrics ranking of universities provides a valuable and more comprehensive open data alternative to traditional university rankings. However, as Vladimir M. Moskovkin shows mirror sites and an emergent market … Continued The post…

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The BERA Early Career Researcher (ECR) Network has appointed two new convenors following a recent open call. Christopher Collins joins as a Convenor Representative for Scotland, succeeding Lisa Reed after two successful terms. A depute…

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24 March 2026 By Sandra Leaton Gray, Rita Chawla-Duggan (Bath University) and David Scott Talk of race in education often swings between two unsatisfactory positions. One treats racial categories as straightforward descriptions of human…

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Regular readers will know that we’ve been using attendance data to monitor the rate of exclusions and suspensions in schools in advance of official statistics from the Department of Education. This is largely because of the time lag in the…

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24 March 2026 By Sandra Leaton Gray, Rita Chawla-Duggan (Bath University) and David Scott Talk of race in education often swings between two unsatisfactory positions. One treats racial categories as straightforward descriptions of human…

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19 March 2026 By Emma Brooks, Zhu Hua and Aine McAllister We first visit Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain by invitation on a cold sunny day in January, intrigued to learn more about this unique multilingual context. Tucked away in an Ealing suburb,…

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In previous articles in this series we’ve looked at the longer-term outcomes associated with early literacy outcomes, using end of Key Stage 1 assessments in reading and writing as a baseline measure. In this article, we’re again going to…

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19 March 2026 By Emma Brooks, Zhu Hua and Aine McAllister We first visit Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain by invitation on a cold sunny day in January, intrigued to learn more about this unique multilingual context. Tucked away in an Ealing suburb,…

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Art_Photo/Shutterstock There’s no nice way to put it: small children are snotty. A research study that tested children for multiple respiratory viruses every week for a year found that under-fives are carrying one or more viruses 50% of…

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17 March 2026 By Sandra Leaton Gray, Rita Chawla-Duggan (Bath University) and David Scott Institutions of education are not well served by the current public tone around sex, sexuality and gender. The debate is often conducted as a test of…

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17 March 2026 By Sandra Leaton Gray, Rita Chawla-Duggan (Bath University) and David Scott Institutions of education are not well served by the current public tone around sex, sexuality and gender. The debate is often conducted as a test of…

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Matryoha/Shutterstock Children today can encounter harmful material online with alarming ease, including violent, sexual and self-harm content. While this is often treated as a moderation failure, the deeper cause is economic. Much of the…

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What happens when students are trained not to give advice, but to coach? At British School Muscat, Sixth Formers are learning professional coaching skills to support their peers, transforming pastoral care into a student-led model that…

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Forget traditional, advice-heavy mentorship; our Sixth Form students are now operating on a higher level more associated with executive training. Recognizing the profound impact of true coaching methodology, we have invested in teaching…

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The British Educational Research Association is delighted to announce that the 2026 BERA Masters Dissertation Prize has been awarded to Laura King for her dissertation: “Neuromyths and Neurodiversity: Insights from International School…

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The British Educational Research Association (BERA) has published our 2025 Annual Report, reflecting on a year of activity, development and impact across the educational research community. The report highlights the achievements made…

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England’s former Gifted and Talented (GT) programme was built on a compelling idea. High-potential pupils would receive additional challenge and enrichment. The ambition was not simply to boost attainment but also to widen opportunity. It…

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Ten years ago, a simple classroom experiment revealed how early job stereotypes can form. Children aged five to seven were asked to draw a firefighter, a surgeon and a fighter pilot. Out of 66 drawings, 61 were men and only five were…

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For the last few years, there has been a lot of focus on pupil attendance. In our Autumn Term update , we saw that rates of absence remained above pre-pandemic levels, particularly at secondary, where pupils missed around 45% more school…

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10 March 2026 By Sandra Leaton Gray, Rita Chawla-Duggan (Bath University) and David Scott Decolonial feminist work is often misread as an exercise in inclusion, a corrective that adds neglected voices to an otherwise intact canon. That…

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10 March 2026 By Sandra Leaton Gray, Rita Chawla-Duggan (Bath University) and David Scott Decolonial feminist work is often misread as an exercise in inclusion, a corrective that adds neglected voices to an otherwise intact canon. That…

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This is an updated version of this article originally published on 3rd March correcting an error The long-awaited publication of the Schools White Paper last week coincided with publication of a range of consultations, including into…

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A report conducted by the Bridge Group on behalf of the Sutton Trust showcases the successes of our Pathways to Banking and Finance programme. We recently held an event at Deutsche Bank’s UKI regional headquarters to share the findings and…

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5 March 2023 By Jie Gao and Rachael Levy Many would agree that ‘literacy’ is a multifaceted concept. This is highlighted by UNESCO, who state that rather than a discrete set of skills, literacy is “now understood as a means of…

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5 March 2023 By Jie Gao and Rachael Levy Many would agree that ‘literacy’ is a multifaceted concept. This is highlighted by UNESCO, who state that rather than a discrete set of skills, literacy is “now understood as a means of…

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Last year, we conducted a piece of analysis for TES magazine about the use of “fair banding” tests in admissions processes. We wanted to see whether schools which used these tests tended to have different pupil populations than schools…

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Research Box focuses on equipping teachers to transform their questions about practice into action through action research within their own classrooms. Action research allows teachers to problem-solve issues through engaging with research…

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3 March 2026 By Sandra Leaton Gray, Rita Chawla-Duggan (Bath University) and David Scott When people talk about decolonising the curriculum, the discussion often slides into content. Which authors are on the reading list? Which histories…

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3 March 2026 By Sandra Leaton Gray, Rita Chawla-Duggan (Bath University) and David Scott When people talk about decolonising the curriculum, the discussion often slides into content. Which authors are on the reading list? Which histories…

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26 February 2026 By Rachael Levy and Jie Gao As 2026 is the UK National Year of Reading, there is no better time to reflect on the importance of parent-child shared reading. We know that reading with pre-school children in the home is one…

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26 February 2026 By Rachael Levy and Jie Gao As 2026 is the UK National Year of Reading, there is no better time to reflect on the importance of parent-child shared reading. We know that reading with pre-school children in the home is one…

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24 February 2026 By Leda Kamenopoulou and David Turton An underpinning value of the UCL Institute of Education’s (IOE’s) Special and Inclusive Education MA is bridging research, policy, practice and lived experience. In this blog post we…

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24 February 2026 By Leda Kamenopoulou and David Turton An underpinning value of the UCL Institute of Education’s (IOE’s) Special and Inclusive Education MA is bridging research, policy, practice and lived experience. In this blog post we…

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19 February 2026 By Katia Dowdle The essay persists. It persists when disciplines harden, when methods congeal into ritual, when writing becomes too certain of what it is supposed to do. It persists under different names – reflection,…

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19 February 2026 By Katia Dowdle The essay persists. It persists when disciplines harden, when methods congeal into ritual, when writing becomes too certain of what it is supposed to do. It persists under different names – reflection,…

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Long waiting lists, repeated referrals and limited choice have left many young people feeling dismissed, burdensome and unsupported by a fragmented mental health and wellbeing support system, according to Pushed from pillar to post, a new…

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Read about our road to unlocking insights on university spinning out – developing a strategic spin-out dashboard to better understand UK innovation and growth. Research England

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If you were to ask anyone on the streets of Daresbury village where the DUNE factory was, you’d be met with puzzled looks. STFC

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The Social Mobility Commission annual report updates its index, compares international mobility outcomes, and tracks UK long-term geographical disparities.

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I asked our students what hard things they have faced in the last year, things that they wanted to avoid or miss, things that they worried about it or things they are nervous about these were some of the examples they gave: making new…

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The UCL Centre for Holocaust Education is the world’s leading institution for research-informed teacher and student education. Their pioneering MA Module, The Holocaust in the Curriculum , is an engaging 10-week online course which…

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Pupils in a Manchester primary school had a rare and unforgettable experience of meeting the Director of GCHQ, Anne Keast-Butler, and quizzing her about her job. She took time out of her very busy diary to visit St Clement’s Primary…

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The Innovate UK Women in Innovation Awards are back - and we’ve made important changes based on feedback from our community. Innovate UK

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On 10 October 2025, thousands of Palestinian families are moving along the coastal road back to northern Gaza, amid the extreme devastation of infrastructure. Credit: UNICEF/Mohammed Nateel By Oritro Karim UNITED NATIONS, Nov 26 2025 (IPS)…

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The labour market is changing rapidly: as automation and AI reshape the workplace, nearly one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training, and employers are concerned about job readiness. The National…

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An update from our Executive Chair on the 2025 university visits, covering priorities from AI to infrastructure and innovative research across UK institutions. EPSRC

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New analysis from the Nuffield Foundation reveals that the influence of digital technology on Generation Z is more complex than measuring screen time. What they are doing online, why, and how it affects them, are far more important…

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Final report from the Nuffield Foundation and British Academy on the Understanding Communities programme A n ew report exploring how local communities influence social well-being is published today by the Nuffield Foundation and the…

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Final independent evaluation of Nuffield Research Placements is released The Nuffield Foundation is delighted to publish the final independent evaluation of its Nuffield Research Placements (NRP) programme – a long-running initiative that…

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Find out about a joint UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) council funded project that uses arts-based approaches to understand adverse childhood experiences. MRC

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Nuffield Foundation event explored the importance of building a fairer, more resilient economic future The role of effective social policy in building a strong and inclusive economy was explored by expert voices from public policy, local…

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Nuffield Foundation contributes research and evidence addressing barriers to education, training and employment . With 1 in 8 people aged 16-24 not in education, employment or training (NEET), supporting their transition into the job…

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The Foundation is sponsoring the Society of Black Academics annual conference As part of our commitment to racial equity and inclusion in the higher education and research community, we’re proud to sponsor the Society of Black Academics…

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As we prepare to launch the next wave of Creative Industries Clusters (CI Clusters), find out more about the upcoming funding opportunity. AHRC

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Projects are the first to be supported by the Foundation’s Racial Diversity UK Fund The Nuffield Foundation is delighted to announce new funding for four racial diversity research projects that will explore real-world challenges facing…