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Reverse Mentoring
Here is an interesting article from The Guardian about ‘reverse mentoring’, where a more senior member of staff (at The Guardian itself) is paired with a junior colleague.
Social Media and Mental Health
The following article explores the link between mental health and social media, and in particular Instagram. The author suggests that Instagram encourages people to curate a reality that can be far...
Air Pollution and Dementia
A recent report from a London based study have suggested that there may be a link between air pollution and an increased risk of developing dementia. Although the research has been received with...
Divorce Reform
Here is an interesting article from The Guardian about a proposed change to divorce laws in the UK.
UK Education Ranking
The following article highlights the UK's ranking in education compared with other countries around the world.
Stories about Amazon
In the same week that Jeff Bezos has announced that he is setting up a charitable fund to help the homeless and establish a network of schools, the Church of England has confirmed that it will be...
War on Drugs
Cannabis is a class-B drug meaning that people caught in possession of it can face up to five years in prison.
'Are we running out of water?'
The following article examines the world’s water supplies and the ability for people to access clean, fresh water.
Politics and Religion
Here is an interesting opinion piece from The Guardian about democracy in America.
US Immigration Policy
Recent events in the US regarding immigration policy towards families has sparked outrage.
Development 2030
An interesting article from The Guardian about gender equality in the Philippines.
Women's Suffrage
The following link takes you a short video from the BBC about women’s suffrage.
The Human Costs of Kindle
The following article from The Guardian examines the manufacture of the Kindle. It explores some of the business practices such as the use of cheap labour to increase profits for the company.
Divorce in the UK
The following article examines the one of the most common reasons for divorce in the UK, where the couple cite 'irretrievable breakdown’, as well as exploring some of the most recent statistics for...
Diversity at Oxford University
The following article explores the diversity of Oxford University.
Gun Violence in the USA
After a recent school shooting in Texas students have developed a new hashtag to provide an opportunity for them to be preemptively heard if they become a casualty themselves.
Straight White Male
The following article examines whether the term ‘straight white male’ has become an insult in contemporary society.
White-Collar Crime
The operational policing lead for the Police Federation, Simon Kempton has suggested that the police should focus on middle-class white cocaine users to combat violent crime.
Grammar Schools
A study by UCL (Institute of Education) has found that students who attend a grammar school do not have a higher level of self-esteem as compared to students who attend a state school or academy.
Guns and Feminism
An interesting read from The Guardian about how women’s rights are being used to sell guns.