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Why are people superstitious?
History & The Arts

Why are people superstitious?

...English philosopher Thomas Hobbes. Both were writing in superstitious times wracked by upheaval and conflict. Both argued that religion should fall under political control, as it did in the Church of England. [Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes] Hobbes, Leviathan frontispiece (1651). Hobbes argued that we should surrender all power to the monarch to control the unruly people –...
From dreams to reality: becoming a nurse and educator
Health, Sports & Psychology

From dreams to reality: becoming a nurse and educator

...English. This was a pivotal stage in my life as I was finally diagnosed with dyslexia and given the support and resources to get my thoughts down onto paper. It was a huge light bulb moment and suddenly all the dots were joined together. At this point, I was awarded the ‘Student of the Year’. This was the first time in my life I had been recognised for my hard work...
Growing the popularity of women’s football: an update
Health, Sports & Psychology

Growing the popularity of women’s football: an update

...English team has won the title since Arsenal achieved the feat in 2007. From the start of next season UEFA are introducing a women’s Europa Cup competition which provides further opportunities for more WSL clubs to compete in Europe. This will be an interesting test to assess the strength and depth of the WSL compared to equivalent leagues in Europe. The expectation at...
A difficult conversation to have about racism
Education & Development

A difficult conversation to have about racism

...English”. Or another time, when I went on a training session and the topic changed to an arranged marriage. The group activity started and the people on my table looked straight to me for an answer. It took me everything not to scream “Arranged marriages happen in other cultures too, look at the Royal Family!” It was their misconceptions and stereotypes that annoyed...
Festival of Psychology
Health, Sports & Psychology

Festival of Psychology

...English and Welsh versions of RILL (currently approximately 60 schools), and I will describe our aims, along with the logistics and data collection processes involved in this endeavour, and early data analyses. Examining Gender Traits Across the World [Associate Professor / Yr Athro Cyswllt Paul B. Hutchings] Associate Professor Paul B. Hutchings Assistant Director,...
The Psychological Risks in Reality TV and How Aftercare Should be Done
Health, Sports & Psychology

The Psychological Risks in Reality TV and How Aftercare Should be Done

...English and Scottish governments establishing working parties to develop legislation and regulations analysing psychological risks to under-18s featured in performances, including television appearances. I contributed to this on behalf of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Our finding was of multiple risks, including harms such as distress, trauma, negative attitude...
What is Law?
Society, Politics & Law

What is Law?

...English and Welsh law from the laws made by the UK or Welsh Parliaments. Third, ‘common law’ is common to all the people in the country; until the 12th century, different parts of England and Wales had different laws: local customs. Fourth, and last, ‘common law’ is distinguished from another body of law called ‘equity’, which developed because the common law...
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How can honour killings be stopped?
Health, Sports & Psychology

How can honour killings be stopped?

...English would not be so sinister if harmful practices and learning English for Muslim women/mothers were not also linked to the wider agenda of preventing extremism and immigration control. Why should measures to protect these women and girls from gendered violence, which is a cause and consequence of gender inequality, be shaped by these policies which are criticised by...