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Indigenous political candidates face less voter bias than parties might think: New research

When political parties consider potential Indigenous candidates, they often worry about voter backlash.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

How can you help your child prepare to start high school next year?

Moving from primary to high school is one of the biggest transitions in a child’s education. For some, it can be a really daunting time, moving away from friends, traveling to a new place and […]

New training helps police combat ethnic profiling

Ethnic profiling remains a sensitive and complex issue within police work. In his Ph.D. research at the University of Twente, Bas Böing examined how police officers can be more effectively engaged in addressing this problem. […]

How drones are altering contemporary warfare

In recent months, Russia has frequently flown drones into NATO territory, where NATO countries typically try to shoot them down. By contrast, when three Russian fighter jets made an incursion into Estonian airspace in September, […]

‘Trophy spouse’ phenomenon persists into marriage, study shows

New research from the University of Bath School of Management shows that the ‘trophy spouse’ phenomenon persists into marriage as husbands and wives continue to trade money and status with attractiveness throughout their relationship.This article […]

Helping the youngest children thrive at school

Well-being and school results are interconnected, but some children simply do not enjoy school. So what can we do to make school a happier experience for more children?This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Bold action needed to fix NHS clinical placement crisis

A fundamental rethink of how the NHS trains its future workforce is urgently needed, according to a new paper from the Higher Education Policy Institute, “Rethinking Placement: Increasing Clinical Placement Efficacy for a Sustainable NHS […]

How campus climate affects students’ attitudes to people of different religions

This year’s new university students are settling into life on campuses often notable for their diversity—and that includes in religion. More than 33,000 Buddhist students started university in the UK in 2023–24, for instance, alongside […]

To tackle e-waste, teach kids to be responsible consumers

The world is undergoing rapid electronification and digital transformation, reshaping how we live. Many of us have numerous electronic devices around us at all times, from smartphones and watches to our home appliances and cars.This […]

Impostor syndrome in higher ed teachers: Balancing authenticity with professionalism

University faculty are expected to have confidence in the classroom. However, the pressures of life in academia can often lead to a sense of self-doubt—commonly known as impostor syndrome—despite objective success.This article is brought to […]