The art of propaganda

The art of propaganda

by | Sep 30, 2021 | Articles

The art of propaganda Art and design have often had a major role in influencing the attitudes of society. Dr Harriet Atkinson, from the University of Brighton in the UK, is uncovering the role of modernist artists between 1933 and 1953 in Britain – how the influences...
The importance of self-referencing as a learning technique

The importance of self-referencing as a learning technique

by | Sep 27, 2021 | Articles

The importance of self-referencing as a learning technique How can you increase the engagement of your class? How can you improve your students’ ability to remember what you teach them? Professor Sheila J. Cunningham, a psychologist at Abertay University in the UK, is...
Can mentoring help poets thrive?

Can mentoring help poets thrive?

by | Sep 23, 2021 | Articles

Can mentoring help poets thrive? How important has mentoring been in the creative industries? This is what Professor Will May from the University of Southampton in the UK is trying to determine. He has used his findings to establish Poetry Ambassadors, a mentoring...
How can we design social media to be inclusive?

How can we design social media to be inclusive?

by | Sep 20, 2021 | Articles

How can we design social media to be inclusive? Digital interactions are becoming an ever-larger part of our lives. At Queen Mary University of London in the UK, Professor Nelya Koteyko and Dr Martine van Driel are using linguistics to understand how autistic people...
Care at a distance: adapting during the pandemic

Care at a distance: adapting during the pandemic

by | Sep 16, 2021 | Articles

Care at a distance: adapting during the pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has tested healthcare facilities to their limits. One effect has been a transition towards remote consultations, which raises unique challenges for accurate diagnoses. Based at the University of...