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Empowering children and young people through engagement with STEM

Niamh Murphy — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:10:21 +0000

As children develop toward adolescence, neurological changes occur in the brain that heighten their inherent curiosity and ability to think critically. In order to utilise these new abilities effectively, young adults must be internally motivated. They must learn because it feels good, not just because they want to get an A or get accepted to a good university. Curiosity, creativity ...

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The adoption and usage of digital technology by the elderly

Adedamola Badejo — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 16:05:59 +0000

This article examines the limitations and benefits of the use of digital technologies by the elderly, and offering solutions to promote its acceptance and usage.

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Social isolation and Scotland’s older people

Rory Buckle & Eilidh Crawford — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 23:48:23 +0000

The issue of social isolation in older people needs further research, but we do know it is fairly common and seemingly more so amongst ethnic minorities.

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