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RSA Videos and Animations- Jack Shenker on A New Political Age September 16, 2019Journalist Jack Shenker uncovers the root causes of our institutional chaos and explores the new political movements putting the people at the centre of power. […]The RSA
- 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
- Jack Shenker on A New Political Age September 16, 2019
- TED Talks
- The TED Interview podcast kicks off season 3 October 8, 2019The TED Interview launches its newest season on October 9, 2019. Last season notably featured Bill Gates, Monica Lewinsky and Susan Cain — and you can expect another thoughtful lineup of scientists, thinkers and artists for the new season. Season 3 features eight episodes, during which head of TED Chris Anderson will continue to inspire […] […]TED Staff
- Helping learners of English find their own voice October 7, 2019Since its inception, TED has been zealous in its mission of spreading ideas that inspire. It was out of this passion that a partnership between National Geographic Learning emerged to create materials for the English language learning classroom — and help English learners to find their own voice. National Geographic Learning’s goal is to bring […] […]TED Staff
- The terrifying now of big data and surveillance: A conversation with Jennifer Granick October 1, 2019Concerns are growing around privacy and government surveillance in today’s hyper-connected world. Technology is smarter and faster than ever — and so are government strategies for listening in. As a lawyer for the ACLU, Jennifer Granick (TED Talk: How the US government spies on people who protest — including you) works to demystify the murky […] […]Yasmin Belkhyr
- We the Future 2019: Talks from TED, the Skoll Foundation and the United Nations Foundation September 25, 2019At “We the Future,” a day of talks from TED, the Skoll Foundation and the United Nations Foundation at the TED World Theater in New York City, 18 speakers and performers shared daring ideas, deep analysis, cautionary tales and behavior-changing strategies aimed at meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the global goals created in […] […]Brian Greene
- Unlock: The talks of TED@BCG 2019 September 24, 2019To succeed in the next decade and beyond, we can’t just optimize what we know. We need to keep learning, imagining, inventing. In a day of talks and performances, 16 speakers and performers explored how we can unlock our full potential — human, technological and natural — to accomplish things we never thought possible. The […] […]Brian Greene
- Is geoengineering a good idea? A brief Q&A with Kelly Wanser and Tim Flannery September 23, 2019As we recklessly warm the planet by pumping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, some industrial emissions also produce particles that reflect sunshine back into space, putting a check on global warming that we’re only starting to understand. In her talk at TEDSummit 2019, “Emergency medicine for our climate fever,” climate activist Kelly Wanser asked: Can […]Brian Greene
- Transform: The talks of TED@DuPont September 16, 2019Transformation starts with the spark of something new. In a day of talks and performances about transformation, 16 speakers and performers explored exciting developments in science, technology and beyond — from the chemistry of everyday life to innovations in food, “smart” clothing, enzyme research and much more. The event: TED@DuPont: Transform, hosted by T […]Brian Greene
- Border Stories: A night of talks on immigration, justice and freedom September 12, 2019Immigration can be a deeply polarizing topic. But at heart, immigration policies and practices reflect no less than our attitude towards humanity. At TEDSalon: Border Stories, we explored the reality of life at the US-Mexico border, the history of the US immigration policy and possible solutions for reform — and investigated what’s truly at stake. […] […]Brian Greene
- 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
- The TED Interview podcast kicks off season 3 October 8, 2019
- British Psycological Society
- Brain Training And Counting Bees: This Week’s Best Psychology Links October 11, 2019Our weekly round-up of the best psychology coverage from elsewhere on the web […]BPS Research Digest
- Crying Or Kneeling Can Help You Make A Public Apology — But Don’t Expect Faster Forgiveness October 11, 2019By Emma Young. While "embodied remorse" does improve people's perceptions of a transgressor, it doesn't lead to forgiveness. […]BPS Research Digest
- Digital Therapy For Insomnia Shows How Technology Can Be Harnessed To Improve Sleep And Mental Health October 10, 2019By Jack Barton. Screens are often blamed for damaging our sleep and mental health - but technology can be a force for good. […]BPS Research Digest
- Our Golden Years? Research Into The Ups And Downs Of Retirement, Digested October 9, 2019By Emma Young. Retirement is what psychologists term a “major life transition” — so what are its risks and rewards? […]BPS Research Digest
- People Prefer Their Jobs To Be Taken By Robots, Not Other Workers October 8, 2019By Emily Reynolds. But when they are just observers, people say they would rather staff are replaced by other humans. […]BPS Research Digest
- Spending More Time On Your Hobbies Can Boost Confidence At Work — If They Are Sufficiently Different From Your Job October 7, 2019By Matthew Warren. But if a serious hobby is similar to your work, spending more time on it could be detrimental. […]BPS Research Digest
- Joking Robots And Intelligent Apes: The Week’s Best Psychology Links October 4, 2019Our weekly round-up of the best psychology coverage from elsewhere on the web […]BPS Research Digest
- Harsh Sounds Like Screams Hijack Brain Areas Involved In Pain And Aversion, Making Them Impossible To Ignore October 4, 2019By Emma Young. Sounds between 40 and 80 Hz are particularly attention-grabbing. […]BPS Research Digest
- Reading Between The Lines: Why Girls’ Superior Reading Skills May Be Lowering Their Future Salaries October 3, 2019By Louisa Lyon. Girls who are good at maths tend to be even better at reading, so may turn away from STEM careers. […]BPS Research Digest
- Politicians Who Win Elections Have Subtle Personality Differences Compared To Their Unsuccessful Rivals October 2, 2019By Matthew Warren. But it is unclear whether results of Canadian study generalise to other regions. […]BPS Research Digest
- Brain Training And Counting Bees: This Week’s Best Psychology Links October 11, 2019
- Guardian Education
- There is a crisis on campuses – but it’s about racism, not free speech | Nesrine Malik October 13, 2019Far from cracking down on every microaggression, institutions are failing in their basic duty to protect their studentsHave you heard about the crisis on Britain’s university campuses? Free speech is under assault it seems, with students no-platforming guest speakers because they hurt their feelings. Political correctness is absolutely roiling higher educati […]Nesrine Malik
- Excluded: former pupils in spotlight in play about school system October 13, 2019Intermission’s theatre production features youths who have experienced the consequences of isolation first-handIn a Victorian Gothic church behind Harrods in west London, a group of young people from troubled backgrounds have gathered to rehearse a play about school.Excluded is a new production, set in a turbulent GCSE class in a London secondary school in 2 […]Sally Weale Education correspondent
- Families in England hit by 70% cut in school uniform grant October 13, 2019Cash-strapped councils stop financial support for clothing, pushing more parents into debtSupport offered to families to help with the cost of school uniforms has plummeted, with the vast majority unable to access any help at all, according to new analysis.Financial aid for uniforms has fallen by more than 70% across England since 2010. More than 80% of cash […]Michael Savage
- Why mathematicians just can’t quit their blackboards October 12, 2019Photographer Jessica Wynne captures the peculiar devotion of academics to working out their problems with chalkAnother year, another wave of students trampling across autumn leaves, making their way to their first lectures heady with a cocktail of excitement, apprehension and a nasty hangover. But while every year brings new faces, one feature of the academi […]Nicola Davis
- Schools in deprived areas face further cuts next year, unions say October 11, 2019Study shows extra government funding will not ease pressure in poorest parts of EnglandSchools in some of England’s most deprived areas will suffer increased budget pressures and cuts next year, despite the government’s promise of extra funding, according to analysis by teaching unions.A report into individual school allocations for 2020-21 – using data rele […]Richard Adams Education editor
- 'It’s got out of hand': parents split after protest over Carlisle school's strict rules October 11, 2019Police were called to heated protest by students and parents who threw missilesA secondary school in Carlisle where police were called to a protest by parents and students outside the school gates after missiles were thrown has insisted staff are working “tirelessly” to improve children’s lives.A peaceful demonstration by parents over behaviour policies at R […]Craig McGlasson in Carlisle
- Former Chetham's headteachers accused of ignoring abuse October 11, 2019Victims’ lawyer tells inquiry three music school bosses failed to disclose key evidenceA lawyer for some of the victims in an inquiry into child sexual abuse has attacked the evidence given by three former headteachers at a prestigious music school.Peter Hullah, John Vallins and Claire Moreland – all headteachers at Chetham’s School of Music – were criticise […]Nazia Parveen North of England correspondent
- Students accuse Goldsmiths University of watering down racism report October 11, 2019A student anti-racism organisation says its foreword was pulled for being too critical of the university Goldsmiths, University of London has been accused of watering down a damning report that illuminates how black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) students feel victimised on campus by removing a foreword written by an anti-racism student activist organisat […]Rachel Hall and David Batty
- Work of renowned UK psychologist Hans Eysenck ruled ‘unsafe’ October 11, 2019Eysenck’s ‘cancer-prone’ personality theory had come under criticism for decadesThe work of one of the most famous and influential British psychologists of all time, Hans Eysenck, is under a cloud following an investigation by King’s College London, which has found 26 of his published papers “unsafe”.King’s says the results and conclusions of the papers “wer […]Sarah Boseley Health editor
- 'Stormzy effect': record number of black Britons studying at Cambridge October 10, 2019Rise follows rapper’s high-profile backing of scholarships for black students at universityThe “Stormzy effect” has helped inspire record numbers of black British students to study at the University of Cambridge, following the musician’s high-profile backing of scholarships for black students at the institution.Cambridge said 91 black British students had be […]Richard Adams Education editor
- There is a crisis on campuses – but it’s about racism, not free speech | Nesrine Malik October 13, 2019
