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The bad ‘science’ underpinning baseline assessment in primary schools

The bad ‘science’ underpinning baseline assessment in primary schools

Dr Kate Smith explains why the government’s new baseline assessment for children is unlikely to show us much about children’s progress as learners.

05 Nov, 201915 Jun, 2021 Education, Research
Aducanumab – how excited should we be?

Aducanumab – how excited should we be?

Joel Petch, Senior Lecturer in Mental Health and Clinical Science, discusses the potential of a new drug to assist in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

24 Oct, 201915 Jun, 2021 Health, Research
The girl, the yeti and the cow’s tongue – why maps matter

The girl, the yeti and the cow’s tongue – why maps matter

Professor Peter Vujakovic explains why a map in the new animation film, Abominable, is causing controversy.

23 Oct, 201915 Jun, 2021 Film and TV, Geography, Research
Turning up the heat

Turning up the heat

Dr Stephen Scoffham looks at what lies behind the Extinction Rebellion protests.

21 Oct, 201915 Jun, 2021 Ecology, Life Sciences, Research, Society
The importance of physical activity and health education to support mental health

The importance of physical activity and health education to support mental health

On World Mental Health Day, Dr Kristy Howells, discusses the power of physical activity and how it can improve the mental health of children and adults.

10 Oct, 201915 Jun, 2021 Health, Research, Society, Sport
Can exoskeletons help with stroke rehabilitation?

Can exoskeletons help with stroke rehabilitation?

Soumya Kanti Manna, Lecturer in Design Engineering, highlights where exoskeletons can be used to support post-stroke rehabilitation.

04 Oct, 201915 Jun, 2021 Engineering, Research
Putting local top quality dementia care on the map

Putting local top quality dementia care on the map

Academics from the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing explain the importance of raising awareness and greater understanding within our communities of dementia to help advance dementia care.

02 Oct, 201915 Jun, 2021 Health, Research, Society
Death of trees

Death of trees

Professor Peter Vujakovic discusses The International Union for Conservation Nature’s most recent report on the status of trees in Europe.

30 Sep, 201915 Jun, 2021 Research, Uncategorised
Constitutional coup, crisis or clarity?

Constitutional coup, crisis or clarity?

Dr Paul Anderson analyses the constitutional impact of the UK Supreme Court ruling on the prorogation of Parliament.

25 Sep, 201915 Jun, 2021 Politics, Research

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