World Mental Health Day (World Health Organisation)
Today is World Mental Health Day (World Health Organisation) and the WHO website has a wealth of information and links to provide support to those who want to find out more. This video from the...
Poverty in the USA
The following article highlights the differences in wealth across the USA.
Does University Pay?
A video from The Economist about the value of university degree.
Brexit: What happens when we leave the EU?
A video from Channel 4 News about Brexit.
Gender bias in Japan
A video from Bloomberg about gender bias in Japan’s workforce.
Media use in the UK
A survey by ComRes has found that the average UK adult spends over 600 hours a year (that’s 26 days) watching on-demand TV. Online platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime TV and BBC iPlayer are the...
Growing food in a desert
An article from the BBC about one country’s desire to grow food in the desert. Despite being one of the most water-poor countries of the world, the Jordanian government is looking at new techniques...
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...
Cultural Appropriation
A video from BBC News examining cultural appropriation. This could act as an introduction to sociology (culture and identity) and form part of a discussion about freedom of expression.
Drinkers Like Me
A BBC documentary about alcoholism. Adrian Chiles explores addiction and the impact it has had on his life. This film could be used for the Health topic.
Vox Videos: Hong Kong
Here are a series of useful short videos from Vox about Hong Kong that cover a number of sociological issues that relate to topics such as: Families and Households, Health, The Media,...
Generation Rent
A useful video from BBC Newsbeat about Generation Rent. The video explores some of the reasons why young people are finding it more difficult to move out of their parents home.
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...
The New Academic Year
Here at Tutor2u we have some excellent resources and support to help you begin the new academic year.
The Benefits of Exercise
The following Ted talk explores the effects of exercise on the brain.
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.