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RSA Videos and Animations- The Tyranny of Merit | Michael Sandel May 24, 2019In this powerful new RSA Minimate, Michael Sandel confronts our age of stalling social mobility and entrenched inequality, and asks: what will it take to meet one of the biggest political challenges of our time? […]The RSA
- Rebel, Upholder, Questioner, Obliger: which one are you? | Gretchen Rubin February 25, 2019This animation shines a light on those quirks of our psychology that make it hard to change our (and other people’s!) behaviour. Bestselling author Gretchen Rubin explains the four personality ‘tendencies’ and their respective strengths and weaknesses. […]The RSA
- Ingrid Fetell Lee on Why We Pursue Happiness But Overlook Joy January 14, 2019What does joy look like? Designer Ingrid Fetell Lee exposes the power of ordinary things to create extraordinary happiness, and shows us how to find joy in the world around us. […]The RSA
- Bobby Duffy on Why We're Wrong About Nearly Everything November 30, 2018How can we tackle our ignorance about what the world is really like? Bobby Duffy, Director of Ipsos MORI Social Research Institute, explains how we can get a handle on the facts in a ‘post-truth’ era. […]The RSA
- Mental Health in Schools October 29, 2018Child and adolescent mental health is in the headlines almost daily. How can we support young people’s wellbeing and build mentally healthy school communities? […]The RSA
- The Truth About Algorithms | Cathy O'Neil October 17, 2018We often think that algorithms are objective and fair, but they’re built to serve the people who create them – how can we make sure that the process of building algorithms is ethical? […]The RSA
- Mariana Mazzucato on The Value of Everything September 17, 2018Do modern economies reward the extractors – not the creators – of economic value? Leading economist Mariana Mazzucato urges us to rethink how we determine value in our economy. […]The RSA
- Yascha Mounk on How We Can Save Democracy September 2, 2018Trust in politics is dwindling, and authoritarian populists are seizing power around the globe. Renowned academic and author Yascha Mounk argues for radical political reforms that will benefit the many, not the few. […]The RSA
- Why Arts and Culture in Education is Essential August 29, 2018Why should schools be interested in the arts, and how should we be looking to understand their impact? With George the Poet and Global Teacher Prize winner Andria Zafirakou. […]The RSA
- Sam Conniff Allende on How to Rewrite the Rules July 30, 2018Founder and former CEO of award-winning marketing agency Livity, Sam Conniff Allende re-purposes the innovative strategies of Golden Age pirates for 21st century would-be disruptors. […]The RSA
- The Tyranny of Merit | Michael Sandel May 24, 2019
- TED Talks
- What does it mean to become a TED Fellow? August 19, 2019Every year, TED begins a new search looking for the brightest thinkers and innovators to be part of the TED Fellows program. With nearly 500 visionaries representing 300 different disciplines, these extraordinary individuals are making waves, disrupting the status quo and creating real impact. Through a rigorous application process, we narrow down our candid […]TED Staff
- What Brexit means for Scotland: A Q&A with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon July 30, 2019First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon spoke at TEDSummit on Wednesday in Edinburgh about her vision for making collective well-being the main aim of public policy and the economy. (Watch her full talk on TED.com.) That same morning, Boris Johnson assumed office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the latest episode of the Brexit drama […] […]Brian Greene
- Not All Is Broken: Notes from Session 6 of TEDSummit 2019 July 25, 2019In the final session of TEDSummit 2019, the themes from the week — our search for belonging and community, our digital future, our inextricable connection to the environment — ring out with clarity and insight. From the mysterious ways our emotions impact our biological hearts, to a tour-de-force talk on the languages we all speak, […] […]Mary Halton
- Stages of Life: Notes from Session 5 of TEDSummit 2019 July 24, 2019The penultimate session of TEDSummit 2019 had a bit of everything — new thoughts on aging, loneliness and happiness as well as breakthrough science, music and even a bit of comedy. The event: TEDSummit 2019, Session 5: Stages of Life, hosted by Kelly Stoetzel and Alex Moura When and where: Wednesday, July 24, 2019, 5pm […] […]Ann Powers
- Business Unusual: Notes from Session 4 of TEDSummit 2019 July 24, 2019To keep pace with our ever-changing world, we need out-of-the-box ideas that are bigger and more imaginative than ever. The speakers and performers from this session explore these possibilities, challenging us to think harder about the notions we’ve come to accept. The event: TEDSummit 2019, Session 4: Business Unusual, hosted by Whitney Pennington Rodgers a […]Daryl Chen
- The Big Rethink: Notes from Session 3 of TEDSummit 2019 July 23, 2019In an incredible session, speakers and performers laid out the biggest problems facing the world — from political and economic catastrophe to rising violence and deepfakes — and some new thinking on solutions. The event: TEDSummit 2019, Session 3: The Big Rethink, hosted by Corey Hajim and Cyndi Stivers When and where: Tuesday, July 23, […] […]Ann Powers
- It’s not about privacy — it’s about power: Carole Cadwalladr speaks at TEDSummit 2019 July 23, 2019Three months after her landmark talk, Carole Cadwalladr is back at TED. In conversation with curator Bruno Giussani, Cadwalladr discusses the latest on her reporting on the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal and what we still don’t know about the transatlantic links between Brexit and the 2016 US presidential election. “Who has the information, who has the […]Brian Greene
- Anthropo Impact: Notes from Session 2 of TEDSummit 2019 July 22, 2019Session 2 of TEDSummit 2019 is all about impact: the actions we can take to solve humanity’s toughest challenges. Speakers and performers explore the perils — from melting glaciers to air pollution — along with some potential fixes — like ocean-going seaweed farms and radical proposals for how we can build the future. The event: […] […]Abhimanyu Das
- 10 years of TED Fellows: Notes from the Fellows Session of TEDSummit 2019 July 22, 2019The event: TEDSummit 2019, Fellows Session, hosted by Shoham Arad and Lily Whitsitt When and where: Monday, July 22, 2019, 9am BST, at the Edinburgh Convention Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland Speakers: Carl Joshua Ncube, Suzanne Lee, Sonaar Luthra, Jon Lowenstein, Alicia Eggert, Lauren Sallan, Laura Boykin Opening: A quick, witty performance from Carl Joshua N […]Taylor Trudon
- Weaving Community: Notes from Session 1 of TEDSummit 2019 July 21, 2019The stage is set for TEDSummit 2019: A Community Beyond Borders! During the opening session, speakers and performers explored themes of competition, political engagement and longing — and celebrated the TED communities (representing 84 countries) gathered in Edinburgh, Scotland to forge TED’s next chapter. The event: TEDSummit 2019, Session 1: Weaving Commun […]Daryl Chen
- What does it mean to become a TED Fellow? August 19, 2019
- British Psycological Society
- “Callous” Children No More Likely To Display Psychopathy As Adults – But May Be At Greater Risk Of Committing Violent Crime August 21, 2019By Emma Young. Link between childhood callousness and later psychopathy may have been overstated. […]BPS Research Digest
- Left-Handed People Are Being Unnecessarily Excluded From Neuroimaging Research, Study Finds August 19, 2019Practice is based on flawed logic and is detrimental to research, the authors argue. […]BPS Research Digest
- Metaphors Matter: Seeing Our Achievements As “Completing A Journey” Helps Maintain Success August 16, 2019"Journey" metaphor may encourage feelings of personal growth. […]BPS Research Digest
- Hawaiian Tweeters Displayed Heightened Anxiety For Days After False Missile Alert August 15, 2019The study provides some of the first real-world evidence that anxiety remains heightened after a false alarm. […]BPS Research Digest
- “Lack Of Scientific Proof” That Microdosing Psychedelic Drugs Improves Wellbeing Or Creativity August 14, 2019By Emma Young. There are still far more questions about the technique than answers, scientists say. […]BPS Research Digest
- Teens Who Struggle To Differentiate Their Negative Emotions Are More Prone To Stress-Induced Depression July 23, 2019By Emma Young. The findings suggest that "affect labelling" could help protect vulnerable teens from depression. […]BPS Research Digest
- Episode 17: How To Make Running Less Painful And More Fun July 23, 2019Presented by Christian Jarrett, this podcast episode looks into research to make running more enjoyable. […]BPS Research Digest
- We’re seeking a writer to join our team! July 23, 2019The British Psychological Society’s Research Digest, which keeps hundreds of thousands of people abreast of the latest exciting findings in… […]BPS Research Digest
- This Diary Study Suggests It’s Probably Not A Good Idea To Use Cannabis To Help You Sleep July 19, 2019By Matthew Warren. Students who used cannabis as a sleep aid felt more fatigued the next day. […]BPS Research Digest
- Polyamory Offers A “Unique Opportunity” To Enjoy Prolonged Passion And Closeness In Romantic Relationships July 17, 2019By Emma Young. The research highlights some possible benefits of being polyamorous, at least for some people. […]BPS Research Digest
- “Callous” Children No More Likely To Display Psychopathy As Adults – But May Be At Greater Risk Of Committing Violent Crime August 21, 2019
- Guardian Education
- Social media pressures 'driving up exam stress in girls' August 20, 2019Ahead of GCSE results, Girlguiding warns of expectation to post online and schools seeking acclaimPublicity-hungry schools and pressure to post results on social media are driving up exam stress among girls, the Girlguiding movement has said, after it found that close to two-thirds of girls now believe there is too much pressure to succeed.On the eve of the […]Robert Booth Social affairs correspondent
- Poorer pupils twice as likely to fail key GCSEs August 20, 2019Analysis shows reversal in attainment gap between poor pupils and wealthy classmates Disadvantaged pupils are almost twice as likely to fail GCSE maths as their wealthier classmates, according to research that lays bare the attainment gap between rich and poor.Published on the eve of GCSE results day, the analysis shows students from poorer backgrounds in En […]Sally Weale Education correspondent
- Government yet to refund £28m in student loan overpayments August 20, 2019More than half a million English university graduates overpaid loans by average £600The government is holding on to more than £28m in student loan overpayments by graduates that have been identified but not yet refunded.More than half a million former students in England overpaid their student loans by an average of nearly £600, Student Loans Company (SLC) d […]Mattha Busby
- ‘I don’t blame any teacher for not coming out as gay’ August 20, 2019It took Iesha Small 10 years in schools before she felt she could be open about her sexuality. Here she explains whyI’d been a teacher for over 10 years before I felt comfortable enough to just be myself. I had settled into a rhythm. I wanted to be a great maths teacher – why did I have to face the burden of being a role model for LGBTQ students too?Some col […]Iesha Small
- ‘He cried and I cried’: the highs and lows of exam results day for teachers August 20, 2019Opening GCSE and A-level results can mean tears or elation for students – but also for their teachers Continue reading... […]Donna Ferguson
- Let’s replace religious assembly in schools with a ‘thought for the day’ | Laura McInerney August 20, 2019Compulsory Christian worship is divisive and excludes many children. Why not teach them all to think about religions and philosophies instead?Back in the early 1990s, a lone Pakistani boy appeared in my otherwise entirely white primary school class. If that wasn’t isolating enough for him, each week, as we went into the assembly hall for hymn practice, he wo […]Laura McInerney
- Parents win funding to mount legal challenge over school closure August 19, 2019Bindmans law firm are investigating the lawfulness of St Christopher’s school closureParents shocked by the sudden closure of a residential unit at a special needs school in Bristol, which resulted in children with severe and complex learning difficulties having to move out, have won legal aid funding to investigate a possible challenge to the lawfulness of […]Sally Weale education correspondent
- Students could lose college places after BTec grade boundaries changed August 19, 2019Thousands sign petition to reverse decision that will result in many getting lower grades Students could lose out on college places next month after the UK’s largest exam board unexpectedly raised the grade boundaries for a new BTec qualification, which will result in many getting lower grades than anticipated.Teachers have expressed outrage and thousands ha […]Sally Weale Education correspondent
- ‘Go here if you want depression!’: the bleak, funny world of Google school reviews August 19, 2019Pupils and parents use the search engine’s ratings to complain about teachers, food and fellow students – and sometimes apparently to make digs at rival schoolsIt all started because Willow was going back to school. The 17-year-old American was complaining about the new school year, when a friend struck upon an idea. Why not check Google for reviews of their […]Amelia Tait
- Predicted grades are a lottery and work against the poorest students. Let’s get rid of them | David Olusoga August 18, 2019The evidence shows that the UK’s university entrance system is not only inaccurate but unfairAlong with never having got round to writing down our constitution and having a monarch who legally owns all the swans, one of the things that makes the UK a bit of an outlier is our university admissions system. In other developed nations, university places are awar […]David Olusoga
- Social media pressures 'driving up exam stress in girls' August 20, 2019
