Undergraduates at UK universities experienced prolonged and high levels of psychological distress and anxiety during the pandemic, according to a new study, tracking wellbeing over the course of 2020 to 2021. They also reported significantly lower levels of wellbeing, happiness and life satisfaction compared to pre-pandemic levels. Published in the...
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Parents at an elementary school in Connecticut are upset that kids were shown a Pride month video addressing gender identity without their knowledge The 3rd through 5th graders were shown the video, in which a child explains why he identifies as he/they, without parental consent Several parents have complained to...
T he Government has appointed a university freedom of speech champion who has taken up the role with a warning that “democracy is at stake”. Cambridge lecturer Professor Arif Ahmed has been appointed as the director for freedom of speech and academic freedom at the Office for Students with the...
Groups of orcas have been staging intentional attacks on sailing boats in Europe since 2020 Credit: Spanish Ministry of Transport, Mobility, and Urban Agenda) Killer whales, or orcas, are the largest members of the oceanic dolphin family. The intelligent mammals, which hunt in large pods, are known for their coordinated...
NORWICH — Students from several Chenango County school districts learned about the many job opportunities in the area last week during a Workforce Hiring Initiative event held at the Norwich High School (NHS). The event was a collaboration between the Norwich City School District (NCSD) and Commerce Chenango to connect...
Short film captures journey of students and cold-water swimmers collaborating on research project – first time cold water exposure has been tested in saliva samples. Sam Petrie, Hayley Dorian (Founder) and Naomi Brehm from the Wild Sea Women Swimmers take a dip in the sea at Seaburn. Image Credit: University...