All the video games shortlisted for the 2023 Game Awards – reviewed by experts
Six games have been shortlisted for the 2023 Game Awards – the industry’s equivalent of the Oscars. Our academics review...
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Reports of ‘honour-based’ abuse increased following lockdowns and change to police recording rules
Alexey_M/ShutterstockCases of so-called honour-based abuse (HBA) are on the rise in England and Wales. Home Office figures show 2,905 HBA...
What are young Australians most worried about? Finding affordable housing, they told us
ShutterstockMany of us were anxious and fearful during the COVID pandemic, but we’ve probably started to feel a lot better...
Having a single parent doesn’t determine your life chances – the data shows poverty is far more important
Valery Zotev/ShutterstockNumerous research studies have suggested that children from a single-parent family are worse off than those who have two...
Why are bullies so mean? A youth psychology expert explains what’s behind their harmful behavior
Spreading rumors about others is one form of bullying. LumiNola/E+ via Getty Images Curious Kids is a series for children...
Dozens of US adolescents are dying from drug overdoses every month − an expert on substance use unpacks the grim numbers with 3 charts
Drug-induced deaths are another reason to frequently check in on your adolescent’s mental health. DigitalVision/Getty ImagesDrug overdose deaths in the...
The Legend of Zelda film: past adaptations have gotten Link’s character wrong
The Legend of Zelda (first produced in 1986) is one of the most beloved videogames around the world, so when...
Colleges face gambling addiction among students as sports betting spreads
Around 6% of college students have a gambling problem. John Rowley/The Image Bank via Getty ImagesThree out of four college...
Who’s lobbying whom? When it comes to alcohol, tobacco, food and gambling firms, we’re in the dark
ShutterstockAlcohol, tobacco, food and gambling industries are among those that lobby government ministers and their advisors to help shape public...
Searching for the right angle – students in this course shoot pool to learn about journalism
A journalism course invites students to consider the parallels between gathering news and shooting pool. Maskot / Getty Images Uncommon...
