Trainspotting might open up the world of drugs to readers but it’s not there...
By Vanessa Harbour, The University of Winchester
Irvine Welsh’s 1993 novel Trainspotting tells the fictional story of a group of disaffected, heroin-addicted young men (and...
Everyone has a part to play in managing classroom bullying
By Barbara Spears, University of South Australia
School bullying is a proactive form of aggression which doesn’t only have impacts on the individuals being targeted,...
How to be a world leader when you grow up – pick the right...
By Morgen Witzel, University of Exeter
What do the prime ministers of Singapore, Malaysia and Finland have in common with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Colombian...
Scotland Decides ’14: The Conversation expert panel
By Steven Vass, The Conversation
Britain’s most significant political event of 2014 takes place on September 18, when the people of Scotland will vote on...
Nobel Peace Prize: extraordinary Malala a powerful role model
By Nazima Rassool, University of Reading
The Nobel Peace Prize is a major achievement in itself. For it to be awarded – jointly with the...
Heavy pot users more likely to quit school and use other drugs
By Fron Jackson-Webb, The Conversation
Almost half (46%) of regular cannabis users drop out of high school and just 12% become degree qualified, according to...
End to HIV no closer as early treatment fails to cure baby
By Reema Rattan, The Conversation
A second case of a baby who was ostensibly “cured” of HIV after early treatment has been discounted as a...
Scientists hold hope for new measles drug
By Ara Sarafian, The Conversation
A new oral antiviral drug may be a future tool in the global fight against measles, according to a new...
