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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

As the world descends on Paris for the biggest show in sport, the question must be asked if the Olympic Games still hold the same

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

Neurodivergent children — those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia or other difference in brain functioning — face myriad issues at schools ill-equipped to help them.

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

There’s a lot of fearmongering around children and their interactions with digital technology, but the truth is more nuanced.

Burden of loneliness is not older people’s alone

Many parts of society need to come together to better address the problems caused by loneliness in later life.

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The loneliness of living with a serious mental illness

For people living with mental illnesses, the day-to-day challenges of managing their condition can also increase their risk of social isolation and loneliness.

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The most common eating disorder is one you’ve never heard of

It’s on the rise and affects people of all body sizes and genders. But binge eating disorder is widely misunderstood and often ignored.

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This museum is a blueprint for disability inclusion

Designing museums for people with disabilities is a critical step towards democratising the arts and challenging power relations within museums.

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Museums are more relevant than ever today

For museums to be truly inclusive, decolonised and spaces of education and research requires a rethinking of power relations and learning from past lessons.

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What’s the deal with social media and youth mental health?

Increasing social media and smartphones use cops the blame for an increase in youth mental health issues but the reality is not so simple.

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Live-in lover law opens door to attacks on freedoms

India’s new code throws into doubt whether its citizens are truly protected from the arbitrary exercise of power by public officials.

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When states give love a bad name

The reshaping of constitutionally guaranteed freedoms by bringing young adults’ sexual choices under the radar of the state has sinister implications.

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Access to water is a crisis for the powerless

Fair access to water is an issue for millions of people in India. Who controls access and how this is governed needs fixing.

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Why elderly women are better off living with their daughters

Living with daughters can help lower gender wellbeing inequality in old age. But for that, cultural traditions in Asian societies need to change.

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Youth anger finds expression in religious hate

Youth anger in India has changed from collective action for a better society to competitive religiosity and hatred.

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