European countries have become more restrictive as public health “nannies” introduce ever more regulations or bans on alcohol, fizzy drinks, eating, e-cigarettes and tobacco, a report claims today. Continue reading Britain comes second in Europe for its ‘nannying’ rules on health
Bones reveal we shared planet with primitive cousins 240,000 years ago
Did they meet? Beneath the South African sun, did our ancestors come across a strange humanlike tribe with small skulls and an unusual method of burying the dead? Did they live alongside each other and even breed? Continue reading Bones reveal we shared planet with primitive cousins 240,000 years ago
Holy guacamole, that’s got to hurt!
The global love affair with the avocado ends badly for too many home chefs Continue reading Holy guacamole, that’s got to hurt!
We must accept that university education isn’t for everyone
Rising interest rates on student fees aren’t just making a university education more expensive for young people – it exposes our over-reliance on universities to provide the preferred route into work. Instead, we should be giving students the power to pursue alternative career paths. Continue reading We must accept that university education isn’t for everyone
Leading universities still failing to attract the poorest students
Students from the poorest parts of Scotland remain under-represented in higher education, particularly the ancient universities, according to government figures. Continue reading Leading universities still failing to attract the poorest students