Monthly Archives: May 2025

Is your PhD supervisor neurodivergent?

Is your PhD supervisor neurodivergent?

Recently, some colleagues and I released a paper about the experiences of neurodivergent PhD students. It’s a systematic review of the literature to date, which is currently under review, but available via pre-print here. Doing this paper was an exercise in mixed feelings. It was an absolute joy to work with my colleagues, who knew far […] … learn more→

The role of friends in adolescent digital well-being

The role of friends in adolescent digital well-being

There are four key and interrelated dimensions that determine the well-being of children and adolescents: physical health, emotional well-being, digital technology use, and the relational environment. Each influences the others: therefore, we cannot talk about digital well-being without considering physical, emotional, and social connections. In Spain, most minors receive their first cell phone at age 11. They are […] … learn more→

Trump seeks to reshape how schools discipline students

Trump seeks to reshape how schools discipline students

The Trump administration is trying to reshape how schools discipline students – and alter the federal government’s role in the process. On April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order suggesting schools have been using racially discriminatory discipline policies. It sets in motion new federal guidance that would reverse policies supported by the Obama and […] … learn more→