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Interdisciplinary Learning – getting the most out of multi-subject degrees
Education & Development

Interdisciplinary Learning – getting the most out of multi-subject degrees

...Psychology of Art, M.I.T Press; Vygotsky, L.S. (trans 1986) Thought and Language, M.I.T. Press Holland, D. Integration Knowledge through Interdisciplinary Research: problems of theory and practice. London : Routledge, 2014, particularly Chapter 4. Borrega, M. and Newswander, L.K. ‘Definitions of Interdisciplinary Research: Toward Graduate-Level Interdisciplinary...
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Lessons from Covid-19: It’s time for a radical approach to homelessness and housing policies
Society, Politics & Law

Lessons from Covid-19: It’s time for a radical approach to homelessness and housing policies

...psychological and physical ways. Stigma describes the feeling of shame of humiliation and of being excluded from mainstream society. However, stigma is not simply a naturally occurring phenomenon; it is constructed and engineered at a much wider political level. The sociologist, Imogen Tyler, argues that stigma is crafted as a strategy of government, where ‘stigma...
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Why school-based sex education isn’t inclusive enough
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why school-based sex education isn’t inclusive enough

...psychological changes, during which individuals often start exploring their sexuality and engaging in sexual behaviour. This makes the provision of complete and accurate information during this life stage important. Over the past two decades there have been changes on how young people receive information about sex, with there being a marked increase in young people...
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Review: Bisexuality: Identities, Politics and Theories by Surya Monro
Society, Politics & Law

Review: Bisexuality: Identities, Politics and Theories by Surya Monro

...psychological dualism’ that was stigmatised by British colonialism. The section on Indian bisexuality strikes me as being particularly ripe for expansion in academic scholarship; here, Monro is indebted to the work of Venkatesan Chakrapani, L. Ramki Ramakrishnan and others. The wider discussion of intersectionality in the book is also worth highlighting.
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Why are the bullied reluctant to seek help?
Education & Development

Why are the bullied reluctant to seek help?

...psychological harm, such as persistent anxiety, depression and suicidal thinking, and are unable to concentrate on their school work. It is clear they need help. Teachers routinely inform students that if they are being bullied at school they should seek help from a trusted adult, such as a teacher or school counsellor. A new two-part ABC documentary, Bullied addresses...
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How do you spot a stroke - and what should you do?
Health, Sports & Psychology

How do you spot a stroke - and what should you do?

...psychological well-being. Transition from hospital can be a time of extreme vulnerability for many who survive stroke. Leaving hospital may include a period of inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation, transfer home with some additional support and services, or transfer to nursing home, or residential aged care. In Australia, stroke has been a national health priority since...
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Abortion stigma and the workplace
Health, Sports & Psychology

Abortion stigma and the workplace

...psychological wellbeing as well as physical health. Policies should be evidence-based, developed in consultation with employees, shared widely and regularly updated. Some staff will need reasonable adjustments after a pregnancy ends, including flexible work patterns, as well as or instead of time off. There is no one-size-fits-all experience of pregnancy endings, no...
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Refugees languish in camps on Lesvos as conditions deteriorate
Society, Politics & Law

Refugees languish in camps on Lesvos as conditions deteriorate

...psychological support for those suffering trauma or the after effects of rape or torture. They also help people with their papers and the complex process of seeking asylum. Occupying the site of a former children’s summer camp, Pipka is a pleasant environment. There is a strong sense of trust and community. Most people have a role. We met one young Kurdish Syrian man...
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