Last updated: 10 June 2026
Are New Year’s resolutions a waste of time?

Students and academics from Plymouth and the Queensland University of Technology ask if our annual commitments are worthwhile
Last updated: 10 June 2026
Helping women recover from drug addiction – can food play a part?

Dr Clare Pettinger explains how food and its associated activities can help to empower and motivate women as they recover from addiction.
Last updated: 9 June 2026
Caring about the ‘foot’ in ‘football’ – how can England avoid injury scares?
As World Cup watchers get football fever, podiatrist Emma Cowley shares some ideas about how England can avoid injury scares.
Last updated: 9 June 2026
Stepping up to offer lifesaving care – why is podiatry important?

Lecturer in Podiatry Emma Cowley explains why podiatry can be a hugely valuable career option
Last updated: 8 June 2026
It’s the small things that build up

Masters student Sasha Johnston writes about some of the lasting mental health challenges faced by paramedics working all over the world today
Last updated: 8 June 2026
Social work and its role in tackling loneliness

Exploring research which demonstrates the potential for social workers to make a difference to people experiencing social isolation and loneliness
Last updated: 23 April 2026
Breaking down the gender barriers

Dr Sarah Boulton and Dr Jodie Fisher write about efforts being made to encourage more young women to consider geology as a future career
Last updated: 21 April 2026
Time to get our teeth into improving children’s oral health

With yet another report condemning the state of children's oral health, one of the UK's leading dentistry academics has her say
Last updated: 21 April 2026
All smiles for the sugar tax!

Welcome for the levy on sugary drinks but a warning that we have responsibility for the oral health of our children
Last updated: 20 April 2026
Held to cyber ransom

During 2017, ransomware has re-emerged as a major threat to cyber security