Staff and institutions condemn potential combined rise from 30.7% to up to 56% of payroll in USS schemeUniversity staff and employers have united to condemn an “unrealistic” increase in contributions demanded by the main higher education pension scheme, which would cost many employees about ÂŁ8,000 a year and a further combined ÂŁ1bn from employers.The Universities […]
Trial designed to develop social skills and cognitive abilities had suggested improvements in other subjectsA controversial study that suggested engaging primary schoolchildren in philosophical discussions could also improve their maths and reading has been undermined by new research that found little or no improvements in those subjects.An initial 2015 trial into the use of Philosophy […]
DJ and neuroscientist Rebecca Poulsen – aka BeXta – has studied what happens to a zebrafish’s brain when it hears U Can’t Touch ThisWhat happens inside the brain of a baby zebrafish when you play MC Hammer’s timeless 1990 hip-hop track, U Can’t Touch This, and why is this even a question?“I’ve spent a lot […]
The Rotherham electronic musician is using his skills to tackle dementia, teach children and collaborate across the globe – and dreams of a club where the dancers play the drum machinesLiving in lockdown while caring for someone with dementia “isn’t just like Groundhog Day”, chuckles Rian Treanor, “it’s like Groundhog Second.” The soft-spoken electronic music […]
Studies have shown that promoting wellbeing through play goes a long way to boost academic outcomesAcross the UK schools are again preparing for a phased or full return of pupils to the classroom. Most weary parents, compassionate teachers and lonely kids will be delighted to see this day come, but concerns remain about the effect […]
This week we report from Myanmar where the crackdown against pro-democracy protesters has escalated. Plus: the meaning of the Khashoggi report. Get the magazine delivered to your home here Since the military removed the democratic government of Aung San Suu Kyi on 1 February, a bold protest movement has been bravely standing up to the […]
Young women are becoming trapped in traditional roles at home and neglecting education, finds charityCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageGirls and young women aged between 14 and 24 are taking responsibility for the majority of household chores during the pandemic, leaving them less time to focus on their education, according to a new […]
Widespread confusion after government stops councils enforcing masks in English primary schoolsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageHead teachers have called on the government to provide decisive guidance on face masks in secondary schools, saying that pupils could end up being excluded in disputes over face coverings.Just days before all pupils are due to […]