News opinion
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Seven ways to fix the broken NHS ambulance services
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In this opinion piece for The Conversation, written as part of a series of articles about the NHS, emergency services expert Professor Paresh Wankhade examines the ambulance service.
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Boris Johnson’s claims about being ‘forced out’ of parliament are simply false – here’s why
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In a new article for The Conversation Paula Keaveney, Senior Lecturer in Politics, discusses the resignation of Boris Johnson.
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GCSEs: what to say and what to avoid if you want to help teenagers combat exam anxiety
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GCSE exams are under way and many students will be feeling the pressure to get the grades they need to pursue their education or employment goals.
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Is there a tipping point for Trump supporters to stop backing him? Here’s what the science says
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In a new article for The Conversation Psychology Professor Geoff Beattie discusses the psychology behind support for Donald Trump.
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Joe Biden: slips of the tongue can project our own hidden thoughts, fears and anxieties
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In a new article for The Conversation Psychology Professor Geoff Beattie discusses what slips of the tongue can tell us about the inner psyche.
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How plants can change your state of mind
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In a new article for the Conversation, Reader in Plant Sciences Dr Sven Batke, explains the positive effects plants can have on the human mind.
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Can Jeremy Corbyn go it alone in Islington North? What the evidence tells us
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In a new article for The Conversation Politics Lead Paula Keaveney looks at Jeremy Corbyn's chances compared to other independent candidates from the recent past.
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The pressures on mental health and wellbeing faced by teachers in the UK
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In a new article for The Conversation, Senior Lecturer in Primary and Childhood Education, Shaun Thompson, explores the mental health and wellbeing challenges faced by teachers.
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Body language books get it wrong: the truth about reading nonverbal cues
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Most of us have heard the one about if you cross your arms over your chest you’re feeling defensive or if you’re fiddling with your hair while talking you feel nervous – but is there really any truth to some of these body language stereotypes?
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How Black children in England’s schools are made to feel like the way they speak is wrong
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In a new article for The Conversation, Dr Ian Cushing examines the linguistic challenges Black children face in England’s schools.
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