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Back at uni? How to help your wellbeing while you study
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (837+ words) Scientia Professor and Professor of Educational Psychology, UNSW Sydney Andrew J. Martin does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond…...
New study finds 6 types of ‘discouraged’ workers in Australia – and why they stop job-hunting
15+ hour, 27+ min ago (969+ words) Lecturer in Ageing and End of Life, La Trobe University Sora Lee does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations…...
Former Harvard president Summers’ soft landing after Epstein revelations is case study of economics’ trouble with misbehaving men
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (1229+ words) Professor of Labor Studies, Rutgers University Yana van der Meulen Rodgers is a board member of the Committee on the Status of Women in the Economics Association. Economist Larry Summers will resign from his tenured job as a professor at…...
Self-control is a strength, but being too good at discipline can backfire
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (861+ words) Professor, Smith School of Business, Queen's University, Ontario Christy Zhou Koval does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond…...
Understanding what motivates bullies could help tackle school violence
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (687+ words) LSE Fellow in the Department of Social Policy, London School of Economics and Political Science Kevin Zapata Celestino does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article,…...
The Conversation shortlisted in Quill Awards for Victorian Journalism
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (152+ words) Notes from The Conversation newsroom The Conversation has been recognised for its innovative approach to digital storytelling with two entries shortlisted in the Innovation in Journalism category at the 31st Quill Awards, the premier media awards in Victoria, administered by the…...
From moral authority to risk management: How university presidents stopped speaking their minds
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (1119+ words) Austin Sarat does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. Amherst College provides funding as a…...
I’m a drowning prevention researcher – my kid’s school swimming carnival shocked me
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (758+ words) NHMRC Research Fellow, School of Population Health and Co-founder UNSW Beach Safety Research Group, UNSW Sydney Amy Peden receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council, the World Health Organization and Surf Life Saving Australia. She maintains an…...
Fears about AI taking our jobs are understandable – but harmful
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (850+ words) Professor of the Future of Work, Newcastle University Abigail Marks does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their…...
The Secret Agent: gripping thriller reminds us why academic freedom needs protecting
1+ week, 3+ day ago (772+ words) Professor in Brazilian Studies, University of Leeds Professor Associado do Depto. de Multimeios, M'dia e Comunica'o, Inst. de Artes, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp) Alfredo Luiz Paes de Oliveira Suppia receives funding from CNPq (Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient'fico e…...