Tristram Hooley, University of Derby Labour’s shadow education minister Tristram Hunt argued recently for the introduction of career education into primary schools, particularly for girls. But should we start talking about the world of work at primary school or is this far too early to be meaningful or appropriate? Career education in primary school is not the invention of a Labour politician. It has existed in various forms for decades in a number of countries including England. In 2010, the Department for Education (DfE) published an evaluation of career education in primary schools which found that young people who participated…
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Yasmine Probst, University of Wollongong; Elizabeth Neale, University of Wollongong, and Vivienne Guan, University of Wollongong It’s difficult to lose weight. And it’s even harder to keep it off. Many people achieve short-term weight-loss only to return to their previous lifestyle choices – and their previous weight – over time. This can lead to yo-yoing between weight loss and weight gain. One of the problems is that weight-loss diets aren’t sustainable. They leave dieters feeling hungry and aren’t giving them the essential nutrients they need to maintain their long-term health. But certain food choices can promote weight loss and provide…
Sarah Steele, University of Cambridge; Christopher Markou, University of Cambridge, and Tyler Shores, University of Cambridge Social media and screens are omnipresent. Many are concerned about the amount of time we – and our children – spend on devices. Soon to be a father, Prince Harry recently suggested that “social media is more addictive than drugs and alcohol, yet it’s more dangerous because it’s normalised and there are no restrictions to it”. But worries are not just limited to personal use. Many schools and workplaces are increasingly delivering content digitally, and even using game-playing elements like point scoring and competition…
Laugh Quote “A man in love is incomplete until he has married. Then he’s finished.”– Zsa Zsa Gabor Wise Guys Answer To Stupid Question Question: Do you need to eat that? Answer: I thought that you were an accountant, are you also a dietitian? Teacher And Student Ignoramus One day our professor was discussing a particularly complicated concept. A pre-med student rudely interrupted to ask, “Why do we have to learn this pointless information” “To save lives.” the professor responded quickly and continued the lecture. A few minutes later, the same student spoke up again. “So how does physics save…
Traditional and Contemporary focuses on Ankara fabric spliced with contemporary tailoring. African fashion has taken a spike in creative designing over the years and we are ultra-excited to be documenting its progress one stylish picture at a time. Every Fashion Friday, we’ll be surfing through social media streets to find design inspirations for our Pride Woman (which is you, by the way). See our weekly style catalogue. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ankara Styles by Mona (@ankarastyles) on Apr 12, 2019 at 1:34am PDT View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ankara Styles…
Brenda Volling, University of Michigan Many new parents know that a good night’s sleep is tough to come by. What the new parents probably do not know is that a crying infant can trigger a testosterone dip in some men, which turns out to be a good thing. Less testosterone may make them more empathic and less aggressive, which may make them better fathers. This new information on hormonal changes in men comes from a study I conducted with graduate student Patty Kuo at the University of Michigan. It provides a window into men’s parenting, and it may help them…
Gonzalo R. Quintana Zunino, Concordia University Your first sexual partner may have more to tell you about your spouse or current lover than you may think. Although this may sound surprising to you, studies have shown early experiences play a role in who we choose as a sexual partner. Imagine you’re single. It is a warm summer Saturday night in the city. You’re in a club, drink in hand, freshly paid and feeling great. As the music plays in the background while your gaze meanders across the bar, you spot the most beautiful and sexy person you have ever seen.…
My Darling Daughter, “But this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before…” Philippians 3:13 As we journey through life with all its complexities, we are bound to make many mistakes and missteps. We are likely to fail repeatedly and score successes as well. However, the challenges we encounter may leave us discouraged because we are perplexed and confused about which way to go. It is at moments like these that you should remind yourself that yesterday is gone and tomorrow is out of sight. What matters is the…
From a refugee camp to a senatorial seat: the underdog story of Minnesota’s first African-born senator, IIhan Omar, is one that when shared ignites a feeling of pride, possibilities and hope. Hence her rightful place as our Woman Crush Wednesday. Born the last child into her family, growing up without a mother and being made to flee their war-stricken country, Somalia, to the US didn’t deter the 37-year-old senator from achieving her dreams. As an African-born woman, with her race, sex and (perhaps) religion stacked up against her, she stands tall in a largely patriarchal political system, proving that dreams…
Noel Twagiramungu, University of Massachusetts Lowell and Joseph Sebarenzi, Ph.D., SIT Graduate Institute A quarter of a century ago Rwanda was a graveyard. Hundreds of thousands of lives had been lost and government institutions were in a shambles. This was the aftermath of a genocide that started in April 1994 and went on until July. An estimated three quarters of Rwanda’s Tutsi minority perished in the genocide that was presided over by the Hutu-dominated government. At the same time, tens of thousands of Hutu were massacred by the Tutsi-dominated Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF). When the fighting ended in July 1994,…