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Practising systems thinking in practice (STiP)
Science, Maths & Technology

Practising systems thinking in practice (STiP)

...multiple and sometimes conflicting perspectives about what the nature of the problem and its possible solutions. Systemic failure often happens as a result of inaction as established ways of thinking and acting become unsuitable in rapidly changing world. Change that is managed purposefully can also lead to systemic failure unless certain things happen. Some of the things...
Starting with maths: Patterns and formulas
Science, Maths & Technology

Starting with maths: Patterns and formulas

...multiplication and division first gives: cooking time in minutes = 15 + 110 = 125. So the cooking time would be about 125 minutes or 2 hours and 5 minutes. If you prefer, you can use your calculator, but remember to make an estimate first so that you can check that your answer is reasonable. [Figure 9] Figure 9 Activity 4: A smaller bird How long would it take to cook a...
Understanding Alice
History & The Arts

Understanding Alice

...multiple times, and illustrated by countless artists, from John Tenniel and Salvador Dali to illustrators in the Disney studio. Alice has also been turned into many game-related products including puzzle books, board games and sophisticated computer games such as American McGee’s Alice (2000), which follows Alice into a disturbed adulthood. There are so many Alices that...
How do I pitch an idea to a science editor?
Science, Maths & Technology

How do I pitch an idea to a science editor?

...multiple publications at the same time. Editors will be annoyed if they see the same idea in a rival publication. Language Don’t pitch a story in a particular language if you’re not at least pretty good at writing in that language. It’s okay if you’re not a native speaker as editors can clean up your grammar and style. But they have to be able to understand you....
What You Need to Know About Psychometrics
Health, Sports & Psychology

What You Need to Know About Psychometrics

...multiple indicators, such as interviews, personality and ability tests, and assessment centres, selection processes create a composite picture of candidates. These can then be compared, so that the candidate with the highest overall ‘score’ is selected. [woman at work smiling while holding a paper] Types of psychometric test Candidates may be asked to complete an...
The trailblazers of 2024 launch women’s sport into an exciting 2025
Health, Sports & Psychology

The trailblazers of 2024 launch women’s sport into an exciting 2025

...multiple disciplines. Here’s a guide to some of the most anticipated competitions you can look forward to: Dates to watch out for in 2025! TENNIS Grand Slam Tournaments: 12 January The Australian Open begins on 12 January, with British number one Katie Boulter set to compete. Subsequent Grand Slam events include the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open, each offering...
One belief, big impact: could your view of learning improve inclusive practice?
Education & Development

One belief, big impact: could your view of learning improve inclusive practice?

...multiple, interconnected dimensions: the institutional or cultural (encompassing policies, norms and practices), the interpersonal (shaped by relationships, social interactions and collaboration), and the intrapersonal (centred on personal meaning-making, reflection and growth). [The game 'cat's cradle'] Imagine a mentorship programme designed to support young women...
Mosquito resistance to insecticides
Science, Maths & Technology

Mosquito resistance to insecticides

...multiple opposing effects, such that beneficial effects of a trait created by the gene are offset by 'losses' in other traits. * phenotypes The observable traits or characteristics of an organism, such as its biochemical, morphological, physiological or behavioural characteristics. * pleiotropic Describes a cellular process, signal or gene that has more than one effect,...