Alice Wearn: Women And Weight
I’m not one to be stereotypical; however, I have to admit that more often than not when you walk into a commercial gym, you will see the same thing… males…
Psychology
Stereotypes Lower Math Performance In Women
A new study suggests that gender stereotypes about women’s ability in mathematics negatively impact their performance. And in a significant twist, both men and women wrongly believe those stereotypes will not…
The ‘What Else’ Of Being An Undergraduate
It has to be said that an Undergraduate Degree is an incredibly short period which more often than not seems like just a set of deadlines which will culminate in wearing…
5 Ways To Beat Loneliness
We all experience bouts of loneliness at times. It is common during times of flux and change (such as starting university or breaking up with someone). But it can also…
Evelina Gudinaviciute: How To Survive At University As An Overseas Student
Studying at university for an international student is a real challenge! University is a stressful change in young person’s living in UK life but it’s even more challenging for overseas…
Innovative Student Achievements: Students Beyond Grades
The Students Beyond Grades (SBG) Project features articles on university student work with importance outside of grades. Each short story showcases a range of undergraduate creativity, initiative, knowledge application and…
Interval Studying
A life hack… Interval study, based on the idea that frequent breaks can improve mental agility. Just use a kitchen timer. Study in blocks of 25 minutes… then do something…
Does A Bigger Brain Make For A Smarter Child In Babies Born Prematurely?
New research suggests the growth rate of the brain’s cerebral cortex in babies born prematurely may predict how well they are able to think, speak, plan and pay attention later…
Eric Schwitzgebel: Do Ethicists Steal More Books?
If explicit cognition about morality promotes moral behavior then one might expect ethics professors to behave particularly well. …. they don’t! Find out more here.
University Of Liverpool’s Improbable Ig Noble Winner: Dr Minna Lyons
Minna Lyons, University of Liverpool wins an Ig Noble award for a study that suggested that people who are higher in the Dark Triad traits of Machiavellianism and secondary psychopathy…