Thai police point the finger at Uighurs as bombing probe intensifies
The Thai authorities have finally announced they are exploring a connection between the recent Bangkok bombing and Chinese Uighur separatists. Why?
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Learning music the informal way some popular musicians do could inspire more school students
Informal learning is linked with increased numbers of students choosing music at GCSE.
Donald Trump’s ‘chilling effect’ on free speech and dissent is threatening US democracy
Attacks on the judiciary, the press and universities are all part of a concerted attempt to stifle dissent in America.
A levels: government’s U‑turn has left universities in the lurch
Universities now face more financial uncertainty.
British public remains keener on tuition fees than you may think
The SNP do it differently and it killed the Lib Dems - supposedly. But when it comes to paying for higher education, the public has fewer qualms.
Is hot yoga good for you? Exploring the science behind the sweat
Sweating it out can be beneficial for maintaining fitness and good mental health, but it’s not right for everyone.
How does an invisible underwater crater prove an asteroid killed the dinosaurs?
The idea that the dinosaurs were wiped out by a giant asteroid was ridiculed – until the remains of a giant crater were found deep underground.
Skills shortage could undo UK government’s net zero plans
Wind turbines need building, heat pumps need installing – but Britain has a chronic skills shortage.
Explainer: what is credentialism and is a degree more than just a piece of paper?
Gaining that required qualification to put on your CV is what counts to win a job in today’s “graduate economy”. On current trends, perhaps everyone will have a degree by the end of this century. Already…
Another kind of student debt is entrenching inequality
Having more time allows some students to explore their interests.
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