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Inside the mind of Trump's true believers
Health, Sports & Psychology

Inside the mind of Trump's true believers

...care could be so complicated.” And, of course, Trump had no political or public sector experience to inform his most controversial decisions. Yet he masterfully parlayed this shortcoming into the virtue of being an “outsider” battling an entrenched Washington establishment. Hoffer viewed “true believers” as craving “a new life – a rebirth – or, failing...
Academic versus AI
Science, Maths & Technology

Academic versus AI

...careful consideration. Concerns about data privacy and security persist as institutions amass vast amounts of student information. The misuse or mishandling of this data could have severe consequences, compromising student privacy and confidentiality. Another risk involves the potential perpetuation of biases within AI algorithms. If the data used to train these systems...
Campaigning for refugee and migrant women
Society, Politics & Law

Campaigning for refugee and migrant women

...care. Although there are common themes to learn, every person’s experience is unique, therefore it is important to treat them individually, each with personal stories to tell, with their own sense of agency. Being treated with dignity, recognising their resilience in adapting to new circumstances, and ultimately being offered support will make a huge difference to their...
Can dogs read their owners' emotions?
Science, Maths & Technology

Can dogs read their owners' emotions?

...care from their human companions if their bond is enhanced by the dogs' apparent empathy. The humans, meanwhile, receive unconditional companionship and emotional validation from their canine counterpart. Undoubtedly, this study further adds to our understanding and appreciation of the cognitive abilities of “man’s best friend” and highlights the mutually beneficial...
Uncertainty within the Realm of Statistics
Science, Maths & Technology

Uncertainty within the Realm of Statistics

...care. Where are they? Are any regions giving rise to unusually high instances of referrals? How often are community service orders used and do offenders re-offend? My own passion was education, and so I worked in both the Schools Inspectorate and the Further Education Funding Council. We help to monitor the examination results of the schools and other education providers....
Sense of self during ageing: how mindfulness and nature can help
Health, Sports & Psychology

Sense of self during ageing: how mindfulness and nature can help

...caring for a loved one with dementia. Firstly, it is important to focus on small positives, and be aware of what is still possible. This can be a huge challenge, but it is about finding things that we can still share; perhaps we still laugh at the same jokes, or we can watch a beloved television series together. Related to this is the idea of nostalgia, which is...
The impact of walking and socialising through 5 Ways Café on people living with dementia and their carers: A volunteer’s perspective
Health, Sports & Psychology

The impact of walking and socialising through 5 Ways Café on people living with dementia and their carers: A volunteer’s perspective

...cared for her: [The Café] was interesting to me…partly because I could see that her carer (my dad) would have benefitted from something like this As Andrew explains, the Café isn’t just for those with dementia, it’s for their loved ones and those who support them. As a retired NHS consultant, Andrew has good experience working with the elderly and wanted to give...
The digital revolution for academic integrity has already begun
Education & Development

The digital revolution for academic integrity has already begun

...care whether their examination results are trusted?...In this article, I present the research findings of the e-authentication and authorship verification system for e-assessment TeSLA, which was used by seven institutions in Europe, including the Open University, to enhance academic integrity. I also present teaching staff and students’ views about the benefits of this...