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Guide to studying through medium of Welsh at university
Education & Development

Guide to studying through medium of Welsh at university

...health and wellbeing project and website for students. The resources have been created in partnership with Bangor University, Aberystwyth University, University of Wales Trinity Saint David and Grŵp Llandrillo Menai. Explore the guide: Preparing for university [university ready - white back ] This resource is part of the University Ready hub. Find more resources like...
Ads of our time – are teens susceptible to food ads in digital media?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Ads of our time – are teens susceptible to food ads in digital media?

...Health Organization has warned that we need to tackle rising obesity rates worldwide as a matter of urgency. It concluded that marketing for unhealthy food affects children’s preferences and we should reduce their exposure to it. In contrast, food companies use psychological research to argue that teens - unlike younger children - are competent decision-makers. They...
Why going dairy-free can hit your iodine levels
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why going dairy-free can hit your iodine levels

...health consequences. Iodine matters Most people don’t know that iodine is found in cows’ milk and are unaware that they need a certain amount in their diet. In the UK, iodine is not listed on the nutrition information labels on milk containers, and there is little knowledge that iodine intake matters – even among pregnant women. Cows’ milk is an excellent source...
There is a biological reason why teenagers struggle to wake up early!
Health, Sports & Psychology

There is a biological reason why teenagers struggle to wake up early!

...health. [A tied teenager ] A tired teenager on her side An easy fix? The solution is simple in theory: starting times should be adjusted to reflect the fact that teenagers need later starts as they get older. But in practice, there are three major challenges: proving that early starts directly damage teenagers’ health, identifying the best starting time, and overcoming...
Dementia Awareness: What is dementia, and how can we reduce the risk?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Dementia Awareness: What is dementia, and how can we reduce the risk?

...health conditions such as type 2 diabetes can increase the risk of dementia. Reduce stress - don't forget to breathe when you feel stressed and take up a calming activity such as yoga or meditation. Be sociable - make a date with friends, volunteer or join a new activity club and keep in contact over social media. Learn more about healthy diets Can I take a dementia care...
Martin Luther King Day
Society, Politics & Law

Martin Luther King Day

...on public transport and for racial equality in the USA. His most famous address was the "I Have A Dream" speech and it is often cited as one of the most influential speeches ever made. To celebrate his life why not learn more about his life, the American Civil Rights Movement, speech-making and explore more perspectives on race, racism and ethnicity in our hub....
How might Brexit shape the Scottish economy?
Society, Politics & Law

How might Brexit shape the Scottish economy?

...exported to the EU might be affected post-Brexit. They talk trade deals, tariffs, and discuss how withdrawing from the EU's free movement of people laws may impact Scottish-based businesses. Understanding Brexit Copyright information: Image: 'SEASPAN DALIAN' by Bernard Spragg. NZ in Public Domain Image: 'EasyJet 737 at Glasgow Airport' by James F Clay under CC BY-ND 2.0...
Pay attention to equal pay: the EIS and Equal Pay Day 2022
Society, Politics & Law

Pay attention to equal pay: the EIS and Equal Pay Day 2022

...compared to other graduate professions) and the disproportionate impact of the cost-of-living crisis on women across key areas of the public sector (Engender, 2022; Living Wage Foundation, 2022) If you would like to contact the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) for more information, please email Pauline McColgan at pmccolgan@eis.org.uk or visit www.eis.org.uk....