Friends united

We explore why boys’ education matters now, more than ever, and how schools can respond to their distinct developmental needs

WHILE TECHNOLOGY PLAYS AN EVER-GROWING ROLE IN EDUCATION, THE GREAT OUTDOORS STILL PROVES TO BE A POWERFUL HOLISTIC CLASSROOM. LAURA SUTHERLAND VISITS THE SCHOOLS PUTTING NATURE ON THE CURRICULUM

Thought-provoking culture, insightful science and inspirational snippets to bring you up to date on all things uplifting, hopeful and happy-making

Chatting with a barista in the coffee shop, nodding at that woman you see every day as you walk your dog. Sociologists call this type of connection ‘weak ties’, but their impact is anything but weak, writes Kellie Gillespie Wright.

Midlife – and all the stresses that come with it, like divorce, redundancy and bereavement – can take its toll on long-established female friendships. As we saw in the last series of The White Lotus,

Most writers need some kind of support network, whether it’s from a writing group, mentorship or tutorial group. It’s so important to find the right balance of encouragement, advice, constructive crit