Sarah-Jayne Blakemore
Professor of Psychology & Cognitive Neuroscience at University of Cambridge. Book: amazon.co.uk/Inventing-Ours…
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Has Covid become less dangerous? - UnHerd
Your risk of death if you get infected now is probably about half what it was in March
APS Fellows
Fellow status is awarded to APS Members who have made sustained outstanding contributions to the science of psychology in the areas of research, teaching, service, and/or application. Fellow status is typically awarded for one’s scientific...
BBC Radio 4 - Long Covid
Adam Rutherford explores the science behind why recovery from covid can be so protracted.
Sarah-Jayne Blakemore
Listen to brilliant @AdamRutherford talking about 'long Covid' - including his own horrible experience.
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Exempt under-12s in England from Covid rule of six, says report
Children’s commissioner criticises downgrading of the rights of the most vulnerable
Sarah-Jayne Blakemore
Of course children should be exempt from the rule of 6, just as they are in Scotland and Wales. It is, comme disent les Américains, a no-brainer.
Exempt under-12s in England from Covid rule of six, says report
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Too many children are being tested for Covid, says leading expert
Schools should be ‘almost the last places to close’, lead author Prof Russell Viner says
3 reasons GCSEs need to change – and 3 alternatives
Our students deserve better than the national disgrace GCSEs have become, write three founder members of a movement aiming to radically reform the exam system
A million young people may need help, says Charles
The coronavirus pandemic means it is a "particularly difficult time to be young", says Prince Charles.
Sarah-Jayne Blakemore
BBC News - Covid-19: Prince Charles highlights coronavirus impact on young people
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Rethinking Assessment: Mutant exam system is failing our children
We were told this summer that it was a “mutant algorithm” that had caused the anguish of the exam fiasco. Covid may have exposed the failings, but in truth, something more profound is going on, and it
‘Scrap GCSEs to protect pupils’ mental health’
The country’s leading schools will launch a campaign today to scrap GCSE exams.The institutions, including Eton and St Paul’s Girls’ School, say the system “neither measures the right things nor is
Research Scientist - Unmind
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Blaming young people may lead them to give up on social distancing
In the letter to the Health Secretary, which was signed by more than 50 people, they said that 'shaming' the young was 'unproductive' and could cause a break down in co-operation.
Sarah-Jayne Blakemore
I just read about this letter sent to Matt Hancock asking him not to criticise and blame young people. I agree that using blame, shame and guilt is not fair and might be counterproductive.
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Sarah-Jayne Blakemore
I signed this petition because playing with other children is crucial for development and social-emotional learning. Scotland and Wales seem to get this.
English Government: Don’t include children in the ‘rule of 6’ - Sign the Petition!
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Amy Orben – Digital Connection | Examples | Research at Emmanuel | Fellows | Contact | Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Emmanuel College Cambridge | Amy Orben – Digital Connection
How Much Is Too Much? Examining the Relationship Between Digital Screen Engagement and Psychosocial Functioning in a Confirmatory Cohort Study
Previous studies have offered mixed results regarding the link between digital screen
engagement and the psychosocial functioning of young people. In this study we aimed
to determine the magnitude of this relation, to feed into the discussion...
The Life Scientific - Neil Ferguson on modelling Covid-19 - BBC Sounds
Predicting the spread of Covid-19. Neil Ferguson talks to Jim Al-Khalili about lockdown.
Sarah-Jayne Blakemore
Another brilliant interview by @jimalkhalili
The Life Scientific - Neil Ferguson on modelling Covid-19
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BBC Radio 4 - The Life Scientific, Neil Ferguson on modelling Covid-19
Predicting the spread of Covid-19. Neil Ferguson talks to Jim Al-Khalili about lockdown.