Self-confidence starts with your inner determination. But the body type takes part. Are deposits on hips, abdomen, or arms the reasons you feel out-of-tune? Sometimes the optimal diet and regular sport are not the solutions, and you can try liposuction to get rid of stored fat. It is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures […] … learn more→

In the days of the EGB, BUP and COU, in Spain you began to study a foreign language when you entered the sixth year of Basic General Education, therefore, at the age of eleven or twelve, well past the limit of the critical period of acquisition of language. Recalling my own experience, learning at that age, starting […] … learn more→

The impacts of COVID-19 on Australian university researchers are likely to have consequences for research productivity and quality for many years to come. According to an online survey of academics at the University of Canberra between November 2020 and February 2021, they have deep concerns about their ability to undertake research during the pandemic and […] … learn more→

Are you just starting a PhD? Worried? Excited? Nervous? Fear not.:There’s lots of support and help available to you. Your institution is likely to provide an induction programme where you’ll find out about all the internal procedures and timelines you have to follow. But there’ll also be more. You’ll also get details of what training […] … learn more→

In manufacturing, it’s always good to follow best practices regardless of the process you intend to use – whether it’s 3D printing, CNC machining, or injection molding. These guidelines have been established for a good reason: they can help ensure the product’s quality and make the production process more efficient, but they can also sometimes […] … learn more→

Social networks are an increasingly relevant source of information and even more so among young people. For this reason, we have promoted a project with the use of the network as a central axis, coordinated by Daniel Pérez del Prado and in which several professors of Labor Law at UC3M participate. There are many specialized scientific blogs, […] … learn more→

Leaders across the country – particularly in the states with the largest outbreaks, New South Wales and Victoria – have designed road maps towards reopening the states after long lockdowns. Safety in childcare, schools and universities is a core component of reopening plans. Year 12 students in Melbourne go back to school this week, and there are […] … learn more→

With more than 2,800 four-year colleges and universities in the United States, finding the one that is right for you can feel overwhelming. The task can be particularly hard for high school students who are the first in their families to attend college – commonly referred to as first-generation students. In my experience as a professor and researcher focused on how […] … learn more→

When I recently explained why teaching grammar in primary school still matters, Radio 4’s Today programme invited me to debate the importance of standard English. My opponent was Nevile Gwynne, a British private tutor, author and, as presenter Nick Robinson put it, a “stickler for the right sort of grammar”. Robinson asked that I explain my position, which is […] … learn more→

Everyone learns differently. Some learn better with a hands-on approach and learning by doing. Others can learn best by reading about processes and putting them to practice later on. Ultimately, understanding how to use different learning theories helps students and faculty communicate better with one another while increasing overall learning outcomes. Teaching is both an […] … learn more→