When Sophie Cousens was six years old, she visited Sea World in Florida and wanted to study marine biology as a result. Years later, when she was applying to university, Cousens knew she wanted to attend Plymouth University; however, her …
New regulations for staff dismissal procedures, called sacking by numbers, came into effect on October 1. While well-intentioned, these regulations lack the excitement of the old disciplinary proceedings in universities. The term "moral turpitude" was once used to define a …
The upcoming budget is set to unveil the legislation that will convert all schools within England to independent academies which will no longer be controlled by local authorities. The procedures can be implemented as early as Thursday and will begin …
One of the most peculiar aspects of modern politics is the prevalence of former leftists who have shifted to the right. Dubbed "neo-cons," this group has considerable influence over the White House, the Pentagon, the British government, and the Labour …
Clown insurance is a product offered to professional clowns to protect against unforeseeable events, as even clowns are subject to accidents and negative outcomes. This unique type of insurance is the result of the process of risk assessment, which has …
A recent study conducted by Prof Philip Newton at Swansea University’s medical school has highlighted that the use of "contract cheating" is experiencing a sharp rise throughout the world. The study calculated that as many as one in seven current …
The proportion of dyslexic university students in the UK has experienced a noticeable rise in recent times, reaching approximately 5%. However, there still exists a significant gap in academic achievement for dyslexic students, with around 40% attaining a 2:1 or …
Oliver Stevenson is a participant in Barclays’ Future Leaders Development Programme. He completed his degree in modern languages and culture, specializing in French and Spanish, at Durham University. Although his course covered diverse topics such as Mexican mural painting, Catalan …
Shortly before a white police officer became embroiled in an incident where he physically threw a black student across a classroom in South Carolina, a newsletter aimed at black parents within the district was released. This newsletter, issued by the …
According to a recent study, the quality of school buildings can either positively or negatively impact learning and teaching. The research found that well-designed buildings and aesthetically pleasing environments can lead to better attendance, concentration, as well as motivation and …