A group of three engineers – S Matthew Liao, Anders Sandberg, and Rebecca Roache – have proposed a plan to genetically engineer a smaller, leaner human race that can better cope with climate change. In their paper "Human Engineering and …
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The slogan "forward not back" is considered empty and devoid of meaning. On the other hand, the phrase "tough on crime, tough on the causes of crime" indicates an obsession with anti-social behavior, crime and punishment. As a result, Britain …
Controversy looms over the use of gagging clauses in agreements signed between academies and their former headteachers. Many education professionals have been summarily sacked or forced to “resign” without explanation, often following only one poor Ofsted inspection or disappointing exam …
Barry Jones was my friend and former colleague whose untimely death at the age of 76 has left a gaping hole in the world of language teaching. A veteran educator with 40 years of experience, he was passionate about teaching …
Simon Clarke was a respected academician and sociology professor who recently passed away at the age of 76. He was an emeritus professor at the University of Warwick and his areas of interest encompassed several diverse topics, including the origins …
As schools went into emergency lockdown two months ago, many teachers were forced to adopt new practices such as digital learning, remote classes, and virtual lessons through platforms like Zoom and Teams. However, now that schools are gradually reopening, parents …
The UK has embraced the American institution of the yearbook, but with a distinctly British twist. Rather than formal headshots and dull content, British yearbooks are filled with entertaining photos and juicy text, providing an often hilarious insight into school …
George Osborne urged young people to "earn or learn" during his budget speech, which reduced their entitlement to benefits and student grants. This prompted complaints that they had been unfairly targeted. The Chancellor’s strict approach was set by his planned …
Recently, my school and others were notified of changes to the way we care for pupils’ spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development. These changes were set to take effect in just three days, leaving some of us breathless. We were …