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British public open to compromise on Brexit deal, new research finds
Society, Politics & Law

British public open to compromise on Brexit deal, new research finds

...research, it seems the British public agrees with her – just as long as the red, white and blue she’s referring to are that of the Norwegian flag. One of several key findings from our research was that, given how much value the public place on the UK making its own trade deals and having access to the single market, they would prefer to have a relationship with the EU...
Following Jareth through the Labyrinth: How Bowie influenced my research
Languages

Following Jareth through the Labyrinth: How Bowie influenced my research

...research...What could David Bowie possibly have to do with my research on French theatre, French language and intercultural communication, you might well ask? As a long-standing fan, it is not an exaggeration to say that Bowie has greatly influenced the way I look at the world and respond to it. He has inspired a determined, multifarious and playful approach to the...
Mothering at the Margins: Amplifying and validating the voices of Black mothers of autistic children
Education & Development

Mothering at the Margins: Amplifying and validating the voices of Black mothers of autistic children

...children face challenges that go far beyond parenting. This research reveals how racism, gender inequality and ableism combine to create a ‘triad of oppression’ and why urgent change is needed...“It can be terribly lonely in this journey of advocacy…” That simple yet undeniable sentiment leapt off the screen as Mel and I combed through responses to the survey we...
Emotion in motion: Supporting children’s understanding of different emotions through dance
Education & Development

Emotion in motion: Supporting children’s understanding of different emotions through dance

...Centre for Children and Families. The video in this article shows a brief activity to illustrate how movement can be used to embody learning. Critically, it’s important to emphasise with the Dancemotion approach as a whole, it is the teachers’ and children’s interest and engagement with the content that is far more important than their experience or confidence in...
The impact of COVID-19 on Black children and young people living in London
Education & Development

The impact of COVID-19 on Black children and young people living in London

...people so far, and also be part of a project which aims to increase the amount of empirical research available about children and young people from African or Caribbean backgrounds living in London. As well as producing a report and research articles a video will also be created to disseminate this project’s data. More information can be found on the Research News site....
Seeing the bigger picture: exploring the stories of children from migrant backgrounds
Education & Development

Seeing the bigger picture: exploring the stories of children from migrant backgrounds

...research on the stories and experiences of young children whose families have migrated to the UK made visible through documentary photography...[Photos from Karen Horsley] Although there is often a surprise at the idea of young children using cameras intentionally to communicate and tell visual stories, my study, and others before, exemplifies their ability to do so....
What do Europe's new data rules mean for children online?
Education & Development

What do Europe's new data rules mean for children online?

...children. Sonia Livingstone & DaYoung Yoo wonder if greater clarity is generating more confusion...[A child using an iPhone] For some policy areas, it seems that the closer you look, the more confusion results. So it seems with the General Data Protection Regulation, coming into force in May – especially as it applies to children. In our recent roundtable discussion, we...
Making young children give everything to football is a bad idea – here’s why
Health, Sports & Psychology

Making young children give everything to football is a bad idea – here’s why

...children to their development centres and have been known to scout five-year-olds. When a youngster signs for a big club, they and their parents sometimes have to agree not to play other sports or play for other football teams for fear of injury. This helps explain why British players who go on to become professionals tend not to participate in other sports. Yet the...