Blog and updates
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3 Oct 2018
Media use in the UK
A survey by ComRes has found that the average UK adult spends over 600 hours a year (that’s 26 days) watching on-demand TV. Online platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime TV and BBC iPlayer are the...
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2 Oct 2018
Growing food in a desert
An article from the BBC about one country’s desire to grow food in the desert. Despite being one of the most water-poor countries of the world, the Jordanian government is looking at new techniques...
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1 Oct 2018
Reverse Mentoring
Here is an interesting article from The Guardian about ‘reverse mentoring’, where a more senior member of staff (at The Guardian itself) is paired with a junior colleague.
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28 Sept 2018
Social Media and Mental Health
The following article explores the link between mental health and social media, and in particular Instagram. The author suggests that Instagram encourages people to curate a reality that can be far...
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27 Sept 2018
Air Pollution and Dementia
A recent report from a London based study have suggested that there may be a link between air pollution and an increased risk of developing dementia. Although the research has been received with...
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26 Sept 2018
Cultural Appropriation
A video from BBC News examining cultural appropriation. This could act as an introduction to sociology (culture and identity) and form part of a discussion about freedom of expression.
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25 Sept 2018
Drinkers Like Me
A BBC documentary about alcoholism. Adrian Chiles explores addiction and the impact it has had on his life. This film could be used for the Health topic.
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24 Sept 2018
Vox Videos: Hong Kong
Here are a series of useful short videos from Vox about Hong Kong that cover a number of sociological issues that relate to topics such as: Families and Households, Health, The Media,...
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21 Sept 2018
Generation Rent
A useful video from BBC Newsbeat about Generation Rent. The video explores some of the reasons why young people are finding it more difficult to move out of their parents home.
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20 Sept 2018
Divorce Reform
Here is an interesting article from The Guardian about a proposed change to divorce laws in the UK.
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19 Sept 2018
UK Education Ranking
The following article highlights the UK's ranking in education compared with other countries around the world.
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18 Sept 2018
Stories about Amazon
In the same week that Jeff Bezos has announced that he is setting up a charitable fund to help the homeless and establish a network of schools, the Church of England has confirmed that it will be...
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17 Sept 2018
The New Academic Year
Here at Tutor2u we have some excellent resources and support to help you begin the new academic year.
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29 Jun 2018
The Benefits of Exercise
The following Ted talk explores the effects of exercise on the brain.
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28 Jun 2018
War on Drugs
Cannabis is a class-B drug meaning that people caught in possession of it can face up to five years in prison.
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27 Jun 2018
'Are we running out of water?'
The following article examines the world’s water supplies and the ability for people to access clean, fresh water.
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26 Jun 2018
Politics and Religion
Here is an interesting opinion piece from The Guardian about democracy in America.
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25 Jun 2018
US Immigration Policy
Recent events in the US regarding immigration policy towards families has sparked outrage.
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