The festive gathering is in full swing, and you’ve consumed a few glasses of sparkling wine before stepping onto the sticky dancefloor. To your surprise, Fred from the accounting department appears more attractive as he strikes out some wild moves. …
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Hieronymus Tosh
The Type One Psionics Machine engineered by Thomas Galen Hieronymus is a unique example of magical technology that was first introduced in 1957. Martin Gardner, a debunker, who referred to the machine as “even funnier than Dianetics,” brought it to …
William Roff Obituary
William Roff, my late spouse, passed away at the age of 84. He was an esteemed emeritus professor of Islamic and Southeast Asian history at Columbia University, situated in New York. Following his retirement in the early 1990s, he relocated …
‘Maths Anxiety’ Causing Fear And Despair In Children As Young As Six
Mathematics anxiety is causing children as young as six to experience negative emotions such as fear, rage and despair and can lead to physical symptoms and behaviour issues in class, according to recent research. The study shows that both primary …
UK Student Housing Reaching ‘crisis Point’ As Bad As 1970s, Charity Warns
A charity has warned that the lack of student housing in the UK has reached a “crisis point” not seen since the 1970s, when some were forced to sleep in sports halls and cars. This issue is expected to worsen …
Missed The Ucas Application Deadline? All Is Not Lost
The deadline for submitting applications via Ucas is set at 6 pm on Sunday, 15 January. However, if you are not able to apply within the given time frame, due to any reason such as hesitation, deferred recommendations, or technical …
Is Dyslexia Just A Myth?
A few days ago, my nephew, who is 10 years old, came across a trailer for a Dispatches program that would be shown on Channel 4 the next day. The short preview left him confused and upset, and he went …
London South Bank University Staff Sound Alarm Over Drop In Courses
Staff at London South Bank University have expressed concern over a significant drop in the number of courses offered, which they believe to be a consequence of sweeping changes in higher education proposed by the government. Data from university admissions …