With more at stake, there's less risk of dropping out. Leaving via Terence/www.shutterstock.comNo student takes the decision lightly to drop out of university before completing their course – particularly if they’ve taken out large loans to pay for the tuition fees. My new research shows that when tuition fees go up, it actually...
Humans are irrational. Superheroes also.Santi Molina, CC BY-NCMuch standard economics research is based on the “homo economicus” decision-maker. This is an entirely rational being. An unbiased, unemotional, non-psychological maximiser of the expected usefulness of things and events. Furthermore, this perfect decision-maker is...
ShutterstockIt’s been hailed as a major breakthrough and one of the much-needed tools to “end HIV”. But there are also concerns about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), the use of antiretroviral drugs by HIV-negative people to prevent them from becoming infected with the virus. Will people taking PrEP stop using condoms and could...
ShutterstockPleasure, excitement and intimacy are powerful drivers in young people’s sexual decision making. But they are rarely considered when it comes to strategies for reducing the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or promoting condom use.
Stubbornly high rates of STIs in the UK, particularly among under-25s, demonstrate that...
The defence sector has evolved far beyond traditional roles, opening doors to a wide range of opportunities across technology, engineering, intelligence, and operations. This is where defense industry...
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SHEIN Xcelerator is introducing a more agile, demand-led operating model, allowing brands to scale while retaining control over creative direction and identity. For fashion brands, the pressure t...
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Probate can be a lengthy process at the best of times, and delays often compound the stress that comes with managing a loved one's estate. Many of those delays are avoidable with the right preparati...
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