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Latest articles by our academics on The Conversation.
Descartes and the deep state: what 17th-century philosophy reveals about Trump and QAnon
Ideas used by conspiracy theorists hark back to those of 17th-century philosophers such as René Descartes.
Hollie Birkinshaw and Tamar Pincus
Over 15 million prescriptions for amitriptyline were written in the UK last year. They probably did little to help people in chronic pain.
How inclusive language can help to reduce birth trauma
28% of trans and non-binary people felt they were not treated with dignity and respect during labour – but coverage of the UK birth trauma report has largely ignored LGBTQ+ families
A big price is already being paid by the environment and society.
Indigenous people’s concerns and considerations could provide a strong basis for climate litigation in South Africa.
Why is whooping cough surging in the UK? Falling vaccination rates may be the answer
There have been 2,793 confirmed cases of whooping cough so far this year – and, tragically, five infant deaths due to the infection.
Exams: seven tips for coping with revision stress
It’s important to remember that you can’t ‘complete’ revision.
The platform’s own userbase could get into loggerheads with the company – particularly a certain investor community by the name of WallStreetBets.
What should you do if you can’t pay your rent or mortgage?
Emma Laurie and Lisa Whitehouse
Knowing your legal rights and resources can help you navigate this difficult time.
AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine withdrawn – right to the end it was the victim of misinformation
AstraZeneca withdrawing it COVID vaccine from the market has nothing to do with blood clots.
If using LinkedIn makes you feel like an imposter at work, here’s how to cope
It is normal to compare yourself to others on social media, including professional networks.
Latest articles by our staff on THE Campus.
Confessions of an Athena Swan chair
Jana Sadeh
Serving on an EDI or gender-equity committee can be not only rewarding but strategic for the advancement of your professional journey, writes Jana Sadeh. Here’s how to do it well, based on her experience.
Using reflective practice to support postgraduate studies in the biosciences
Jo Haszczyn , Johanna Fish
Small-group workshops create space for postgraduate researchers to share ways to manage stress, impostor syndrome, feelings of isolation and student-supervisor relationships. Here’s how to set up a programme.
A framework to teach library research skills
Anna Hvass, Karen Rolfe, Siân Furmage , Michael Latham
Embedding library skills within disciplines allows teachers and students to link them to learning outcomes and research requirements. Here, a team of engagement librarians explain how to put a map in place.
How to incorporate fintech and Web3 into university curricula
Larisa Yarovaya
In bringing financial technology and cryptocurrency into university courses, educators must cover regulatory uncertainty, cybercrime risks and asset bubbles while keeping up with developments. Larisa Yarovaya provides insights.
How to make public engagement work for early career academics
Sien van der Plank
Academics need to be able to translate what they research to engage a wide range of audiences. But to do that, scientists must first find the public engagement shape that fits them and their schedule. Here’s advice for getting started.
Evidence synthesis: what every student (and researcher) should know
Alessio Bellato
The ability to collect, summarise and analyse data is especially vital for students and researchers in medical and healthcare-related fields, writes Alessio Bellato. Here, he explains what it is and how to access training.
How to manage parental leave for university staff
Judith Lock
Parental leave presents challenges for the parent and the workplace, writes Judith Lock. Here are some dos and don’ts for before, during and after the leave period that aim to smooth the return to work and fix academia’s leaky pipeline.
THE podcast: what is open access?
Heather Joseph, Steven U. Vidovic
Experts demystify what open access and open research are, tips for best practice, and where the movement and research culture are heading.