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RSA Videos and Animations- Simon Sinek on Intensity vs Consistency September 20, 2017Why do workplaces always go for quick wins and flashy paint jobs over steady, consistent change? Watch this witty extract from Simon Sinek’s acclaimed RSA talk on organisational culture. […]The RSA
- Backstage with Alberto Alemanno September 13, 2017Watch this backstage interview with Alberto Alemanno, Professor of Law and Co-founder, The Good Lobby. […]The RSA
- Seth Stephens-Davidowitz on Why we Don't Tell the TRUTH, But our INTERNET HISTORY DOES September 5, 2017Former Google data scientist, Seth Stephens-Davidowitz reveals the extraordinary research that will define social science in the 21st century. […]The RSA
- James Williams on The Attention Economy August 21, 2017James Williams' argues that digital technologies privilege our impulses over our intentions, and are gradually diminishing our ability to engage with the issues we most care about. […]The RSA
- Dexter Dias on Why HUMANS HURT Each Other August 14, 2017Dexter Dias QC has identified ten ‘types’ of human behaviour; ten deeply ingrained evolutionary drives, which provide tools for decoding the best and worst that humans do. […]The RSA
- BREXIT: One Year On and the Debate Continues August 7, 2017On the 23rd June 2016, the UK voted to leave the EU – arguably one of the most unexpected and momentous decisions ever taken by the electorate. One year on, and the situation is still uncertain. […]The RSA
- 5 Minute Life Lessons with Vanessa Van Edwards July 26, 2017Watch this backstage interview with Vanessa Van Edwards, behavioural investigator and author of 'Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People'. […]The RSA
- Matthew d'Ancona on Post Truth July 24, 2017Renowned journalist Matthew d’Ancona distinguishes post-truth from a long tradition of political lies, exaggeration and spin. […]The RSA
- Duncan Green on How Change Happens July 18, 2017How can we effect real change in the world? Duncan Green brings together the best research from a range of academic disciplines and the evolving practical understanding of activists to explore the topic of social and political change. […]The RSA
- Erik Brynjolfsson on Machine, Platform, Crowd July 13, 2017How do we build a future that doesn’t leave humans behind? Erik Brynjolfsson provides an essential guide to the new digital economy, and how to thrive in it. […]The RSA
- Simon Sinek on Intensity vs Consistency September 20, 2017
- TED Talks
- How the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ influenced a generation of men: Billie Jean King’s TEDWomen update September 23, 2017Forty-three years ago this week, the number one tennis star in the world, 29-year-old Billie Jean King, agreed to take on 55-year-old Bobby Riggs, in a match dubbed the “Battle of the Sexes.” The prize was $100,000 — which compared with today’s million-dollar-winning pots wasn’t much — but it was the first time that women […] […]Pat Mitchell
- Cassini’s final dive, and more news from TED speakers September 22, 2017As usual, the TED community has lots of news to share this week. Below, some highlights. Farewell to Cassini — and here’s to the continuing search for life beyond Earth. In mid-August, PBS released a digital short featuring Carolyn Porco, a planetary scientist and the leader of the imaging team for the Cassini mission to […] […]Rebekah Barnett
- Meet the Fall 2017 class of TED Residents September 22, 2017On September 11, TED welcomed its latest class to the TED Residency program, an in-house incubator for breakthrough ideas. Residents spend four months in TED’s New York headquarters with other exceptional people from all over the map—including the Netherlands, the UK, Tennessee and Georgia. The new Residents include: A filmmaker creating a movie experience t […]TED Staff
- Future visions: The talks of TEDGlobalNYC September 21, 2017The advance toward a more connected, united, compassionate world is in peril. Some voices are demanding a retreat, back to a world where insular nations battle for their own interests. But most of the big problems we face are collective in nature and global in scope. What can we do, together, about it? In a […] […]Brian Greene
- Hurricanes, monsoons and the human rights of climate change: TEDWomen chats with Mary Robinson September 20, 2017Two years ago, former president of Ireland Mary Robinson graced the TEDWomen stage with a moving talk about why climate change is not only a threat to our environment, but also a threat to the human rights of many poor and marginalized people around the world. Mary is an incredible person who inspires me greatly. […] […]Pat Mitchell
- Standing for art and truth: A chat with Sethembile Msezane September 18, 2017Sethembile Msezane’s sculptures are not made of clay, granite or marble. She is the sculpture, as you will see in her talk — which you can watch right now before you read this Q&A. We’ll wait. The fragility of the medium combined with the power of her messages make for performances that literally stop people […] […]Bankole Oluwafemi
- 5 reasons to convince your boss to send you to TEDWomen this year September 14, 2017Every year at TEDWomen, we gather to talk about issues that matter, to learn and bond and get energized. This year, we will be reconvening on November 1–3 in New Orleans — and we would love for you, and your amazing perspective and ideas, to join us and become part of this diverse, welcoming group that’s growing […] […]TED Staff
- “World peace will come from sitting around the table”: Chef Pierre Thiam chats with food blogger Ozoz Sokoh September 13, 2017Two African cooks walk into a bar; 30 seconds later they are arguing over whose country’s jollof rice is better. Or so the corny joke would go. The truth is, I really had no idea what would happen if we got Senegal-born chef Pierre Thiam (TED Talk: A Forgotten Ancient Grain That Could Help Africa […] […]Bankole Oluwafemi
- This is how to make Pierre Thiam’s fonio sushi September 13, 2017If you’ve seen Pierre Thiam’s TED Talk about fonio, then you saw that part when he actually handed food out to the audience, yes? For those who didn’t know to sit in the front rows to receive that blessing (or couldn’t be there in the first place), and don’t mind rolling up their sleeves in […] […]Bankole Oluwafemi
- The big idea: 3 reasons to be kind to educators September 12, 2017Any dedicated educator can tell you: A teaching job extends far beyond the hours of the school day. Molding the minds of future leaders while simultaneously ferrying them across the rapids of childhood and adolescence — and dealing with the economics of the job — is a calling not for the faint of heart. Here […] […]Chelsea Catlett
- How the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ influenced a generation of men: Billie Jean King’s TEDWomen update September 23, 2017
- British Psycological Society
- “Animal hoarding” may provide comfort to people who struggle to form relationships September 25, 2017The animal hoarders who agreed to take part in this research, two thirds of whom were women, had an average of 41 animals each. By Alex Fradera […]BPS Research Digest
- For people in Japan, happiness isn’t associated with better health September 22, 2017The researchers think that cultural differences in attitudes toward emotions may explain their results, but more research is needed. By Emma Young […]BPS Research Digest
- Conspirators in their own memory loss – findings from 53 patients with “psychogenic amnesia” September 21, 2017The current thinking is that psychogenic amnesia involves an element of deliberate memory suppression. By Christian Jarrett […]BPS Research Digest
- Children of today are better at delaying gratification than previous generations September 20, 2017The research looked at how children's performance on the "Marshmallow Test" of self-control has changed over the last 50 years. By Christian Jarrett […]BPS Research Digest
- Contrary to media hype, new review says learning a second language won’t protect you from dementia September 19, 2017"Public health policy should ... remove recommendations regarding bilingualism as a strategy to delay dementia", the researchers said. By Alex Fradera […]BPS Research Digest
- Women know better than men what other women are thinking and feeling September 18, 2017Part of the explanation for women being easier to read could be that they are more emotionally expressive than men. By Emma Young […]BPS Research Digest
- Let’s dial down the hype about grit – new paper finds no association with creative achievement September 15, 2017Grit is an interesting concept but is unlikely to be the breakthrough that changes society. By Alex Fradera […]BPS Research Digest
- Autistic boys and girls found to have “hypermasculinised” faces – supporting the Extreme Male Brain theory September 14, 2017The findings support the idea that prenatal exposure to high levels of testosterone may contribute to the development of autism. By Christian Jarrett […]BPS Research Digest
- New research reveals the long-term toll of keeping secrets September 13, 2017It is mind-wandering about our secrets that most seems to take a toll, rather than the job of concealing them. By Alex Fradera […]BPS Research Digest
- Mentally well voice-hearers have a heightened ability to detect real speech September 12, 2017The results support the idea that auditory hallucinations develop from ordinary perceptual processes. By Emma Young […]BPS Research Digest
- “Animal hoarding” may provide comfort to people who struggle to form relationships September 25, 2017
- Guardian Education
- University 'turned down politically incorrect transgender research' September 25, 2017James Caspian says Bath Spa University approved but then rejected his proposed research into gender reassignment reversalBath Spa University is conducting an internal inquiry into claims that it turned down an application for research on gender reassignment reversal because it was “potentially politically incorrect” and would attract criticism on social medi […]Sally Weale Education correspondent
- Anonymous 'honesty' websites: safety experts tell parents to be vigilant September 25, 2017Proliferation of anonymous feedback apps such as Sarahah is prompting concerns about cyberbullying among schoolchildrenOnline safety experts have warned parents to be vigilant about teenagers’ use of anonymous feedback apps that allow users to leave unnamed comments about others, amid new concerns over cyberbullying.As policymakers analyse the roots of teena […]Amelia Gentleman
- Universities must do more to stop the graduate brain drain September 25, 2017Most students move away after graduating but universities can persuade them to stay by building links with employers and improving local housingPaul Marshall is a director at UPPBritain’s universities are among the best in the world, distributed across the country creating pockets of excellence and ingenuity. But too often our universities act as mirrors rat […]Paul Marshall
- Into Film Awards: entries open for young film-makers and their teachers September 25, 2017Schools invited to enter creative work by students and examples of exceptional use of film for learning by teachersThe Into Film Awards 2018 – celebrating achievements in film by young people and the work of those who teach them – are open to entries from schools across the UK. Run by charity Into Film, with the support of partners the Guardian Teacher Netwo […]Ruth Stokes
- How smearing a woman’s reputation was irresistible for the media | Nick Cohen September 25, 2017Many news organisations published Robbie Travers’ claims to have been victim of a PC stitch-up. If only they had dug a little deeper into the murky racial politics behind the storyOn 12 May, Robbie Travers sent Esme Allman, a fellow student at Edinburgh University, a Facebook message.“Hey Esme, just to let you know multiple news agencies have been delivered […]Nick Cohen
- Nine rules for your first days in student halls September 25, 2017Settling into your accommodation is the first big challenge at uni. Here are some tips to help you through It’s almost three years ago to the day that I moved into my university halls of residence, and it remains one of the most stressful things I’ve ever done. It wasn’t the (admittedly strenuous) early-morning move from the Isle of Man that made it so tough […]Chris Owen
- Welsh schoolchildren to receive early help with mental health problems September 25, 2017Pupils at more than 200 schools across Wales will be able to access on-site help as part of government’s £1.4m pilot schemeChildren with emotional and mental health problems are to receive early help at school from teams of experts as part of a “unique” initiative being set up by the Welsh government. Pupils at more than 200 schools in Wales will be able to […]Steven Morris
- Little Rock Nine: the day young students shattered racial segregation September 24, 2017Sixty years ago, nine teens braved violent protests to attend school after the supreme court outlawed segregation – but racial separation is not over in the USMinnijean Brown Trickey didn’t intend to make a political statement when she set off with two friends for her first day in high school. She was, after all, only 15. “I mean, part of growing up in a seg […]David Smith in Washington
- Far-right 'Free Speech Week' at Berkeley collapses in recrimination and discord September 24, 2017Organizers call off far-right festival less than 24 hours before it was due to startUniversity says Berkeley Patriot group had not given reason for cancellationOrganizers of a week-long far-right festival planned for the University of California, Berkeley called off the event on Saturday, less than 24 hours before it was due to start and amid suggestions the […]Edward Helmore in New York
- Drug dealers play their trump card | Barbara Ellen September 23, 2017If pushers are handing out business cards to freshers, it sounds like they know their marketDrug dealers have been discovered targeting freshers at Manchester University, particularly in the Fallowfield area, near some of the halls of residence. According to reports, dealers have been handing out free samples of cannabis, even their business cards.Those busi […]Barbara Ellen
- University 'turned down politically incorrect transgender research' September 25, 2017
