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New Research: Lyfta Storyworlds Help Reduce Anxiety Around Meeting People from Different Backgrounds

28 February 2022

A University of Tampere study found that virtual immersive environments that contain interactive human stories can help reduce learners’ social anxiety around meeting people from different cultural backgrounds.

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Socitm report reveals digital trends for the public sector in 2022 10 January 2022 Socitm, the society for innovation, technology, and modernisation, has launched its public sector digital trends report for 2022. The report outlines that Covid-19 has had an immense impact, not just in terms of public expectations, but also in the way that public service organisations have reconfigured themselves around digital operating models to generate business continuity. Read article

Guest Post: Tackling the weight of Covid-19 business distress on mental health 26 October 2021 The economic disruption from the coronavirus pandemic had an unprecedented effect on the balance sheet of businesses and individuals alike by eradicating income streams overnight. Business owners must take stock of their financial position and prioritise mental health to protect themselves, their businesses, and employees. Keith Tully explores how company directors can access essential Covid-19 business support to remedy financial distress and the blurring lines between financial wellbeing and mental health. Read article

Guest post: Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace – Looking beyond the buzzwords 22 September 2021 Inclusion and diversity strategies should be commonplace in corporate environments across all sectors, including private, public, and voluntary. In this guest post, Paul Williamson explains why employers need to do more to eradicate barriers that are in the way of building progressive, diverse and inclusive workspaces in their fight for social change. Read article

Guest post: Taking the greener route to secure sustainability in the workplace 21 July 2021 Corporate sustainability is no longer just a buzzword or a temporary trend. The business community must unite to fight the climate change crisis and create landmark strides to achieve global carbon emission targets. Ahead of the Institute of Government & Public Policy Climate Change 2021 event: Meeting the Challenges of Net Zero Carbon, Jon Munnery of UK Liquidators shares his view on engineering sustainability in the workplace by taking a greener approach. Read article

Guest post: Why the modern university sector needs to make fundraising a priority 7 July 2021 Fundraising isn't just for research-intensive, prestigious universities with global brands. Colin McCallum, Strategic Partner at Cairney & Company, explores the value of fundraising to the modern university sector. Read article

One year after BLM, ethnic minority young people are still worried about how racism will affect their life chances, new survey finds 25 June 2021 Although all young people are worried about the impact of Covid-19 on their health and future employment opportunities, a new survey conducted by the Black Training and Enterprise Group (BTEG) found that Black, Asian and Mixed ethnicity young people aged 16-24 also rate racial discrimination and poverty as their biggest concerns. Read article

Tackling student loneliness during remote education delivery 17 June 2021 As the pandemic hurtles unprecedented challenges at universities, the mental health of students remains of paramount importance. Addressing Covid-19 disruption to the Higher Education sector, Keith Tully of Real Business Rescue, discusses how tackling student loneliness can contribute towards your long-term success. Read article

Report shows 70% of secondary school students admit to future career fear 10 June 2021 The Careers after Covid report published by Launch Your Career, has revealed that 70% of secondary school students do not know or are unsure about what they want to do for a career when they leave school. Read about the report findings and what they mean for education in schools. Read article

Guest post: The two areas that the SEND Review cannot afford to forget 2 June 2021 The SEND reforms in 2014 were the right reforms, but the implementation has fallen far short of the ambition. The 2021 SEND Review provides an opportunity to accelerate progress towards effective SEND provision and an inclusive education system, Professor Adam Boddison explains. Read article

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