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‘Super-human’ athletes are at risk from the post-Olympic blues – here’s why
Health, Sports & Psychology

‘Super-human’ athletes are at risk from the post-Olympic blues – here’s why

...coaches and teams spend some time focusing on returning athletes, to address the negative impacts of sudden celebrity and dominant athletic identity. At the earliest opportunity, athletes need to form new goals, to move forwards into post-Olympic life. This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. Like the Olympics? Try our game...
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The 2016 race enters the home straight
Society, Politics & Law

The 2016 race enters the home straight

...polls and the markets rate Hillary Clinton the solid favourite to be the US’s 45th president, there are likely to be many stumbles yet before the fall campaign concludes. So keep an eye on the numbers, make sure to look beyond the polls – and remember, there’s still all to play for. This article was originally published by The Conversation under a CC-BY-ND licence...
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Do people really behave in a rational way?
Money & Business

Do people really behave in a rational way?

...If economists' view of behaviour is to remain credible, it is time they examined this area. In the meantime, we are looking into another area where insights from behavioural science and psychology are ripe for consideration by economists: how choices are affected by your personality type. This article was originally published by The Conversation under a CC-BY-ND licence...
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Will Brexit mean London loses its financial dominance?
Money & Business

Will Brexit mean London loses its financial dominance?

...financial regulation in an effort to attract more investment. Such a response would be unfortunate as London has attracted a lot of talent because it is a place for clean business practice. This possibility notwithstanding, London is unlikely to lose its crown as a global financial centre. This article was originally published by The Conversation under CC-BY-ND...
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Free course: Histology
Science, Maths & Technology

Free course: Histology

...articles, interactives and relevant free courses to support your learning and give you a wider perspective on the subject. Preparation Before you start this course you may want to brush up on your Maths, English or Study Skills with our range of free courses. The Open University's degrees and courses The Open University offers a range of degree courses and modules in...
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How do voters choose between two unappealing candidates?
Society, Politics & Law

How do voters choose between two unappealing candidates?

...sounding bossy or having a spray-tanning habit. People voting by rejection will be more deliberate – and will look carefully at what makes a candidate bad. Emotional claims will not work. Voters will think carefully about why they want to reject one of the candidates.[The Conversation] This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article....
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Student-Parents: It’s a juggling act
Education & Development

Student-Parents: It’s a juggling act

...Student-parents with additional caring responsibilities Finance and funding Budgeting tips Being a student-parent is not easy but when graduation day comes you can look back on what you have achieved. It can often feel like the experience is only just starting to unravel your potential! Helen's article is based on her book Studying as a Parent: A Handbook for Success....
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Why is it dangerous when Trump sees people as objects?
Languages

Why is it dangerous when Trump sees people as objects?

...negates it. Trump is a person and his enemies are objects. Just as the “thingification” of women denies them the power to consent to what happens to their bodies, when Trump “thingifies” his critics he denies them the ability to speak and rebut his accusations.[The Conversation] This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article....
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