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Disadvantaged childhoods create hidden barriers that limit social mobility
Childhood disadvantage can shape how abilities are expressed, creating invisible barriers to success even among those with a high cognitive ability. Chris Dawson, Professor of Economics and Behavioural Science at the University of Bath, suggests that improving social mobility requires...
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Can ‘natural’ instincts mislead sustainability policy?
Traditional approaches to sustainability are rooted in behaviour change, but could this actually slow progress? Peter Harper and Stuart Reynolds, External Lecturers in Natural Sciences at the University of Bath, suggest policymakers should prioritise what works at scale, even when...
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Beyond the scale: Rethinking physical activity and paediatric obesity care
Shauna Burke, Marina Ybarra and Balraj Gill at Western University explain how those who support young people with obesity can create stigma-free environments where physical activity promotes confidence, connection, enjoyment and wellbeing — not just weight loss. Reframing how physical...
