I remember the day I conducted my first workshop on interpersonal skills, a couple of decades ago, and ‘oh boy’, it was fun’’. I was part of training and development then, and cordial behaviour and friendships featured on the agenda. Funnily enough, I have reached a place where I...
A love for reading can be hugely valuable for children. The benefits of leisure reading include increased general knowledge, a positive impact on academic achievement, enhanced reading ability and vocabulary growth.
Indeed, research suggests that time spent reading for pleasure could be a key indicator for the future success of...
Within the next few decades, according to some experts, we may see the arrival of the next step in the development of artificial intelligence. So-called “artificial general intelligence”, or AGI, will have intellectual capabilities far beyond those of humans.
AGI could transform human life for the better, but uncontrolled AGI...
Certainly, the next three or so months will be challenging, and a virus-free life is probably some way off. Some things may not return to how they were before.
Predicting exactly how things will play out is difficult, but there are some things we can forecast with a relative degree...
Scientists, medical experts and politicians are all desperately trying to understand the new Coronavirus variant that has destroyed the Christmas plans of millions nationwide, whilst leaving the UK isolated from the rest of the world as travel bans imposed by other nations look to prevent the virus reaching international...
A press conference held by Matt Hancock at Downing Street yesterday has confirmed that Brighton and Hove, as well as the whole of Sussex will now face tier 4 lockdown from midnight on Boxing Day as the newly discovered strain of Coronavirus makes its mark on the nation.
This...
Cllr Marianna Ebel, Chair of Brighton and Hove City Council’s Brexit Working Group comments on the imminent deal announcement.
Councillor Marianna Ebel, the city council’s Brexit lead said:
“We welcome the announcement of a Brexit Deal, and that pragmatism has prevailed over populist clamour. Nevertheless, no Brexit deal, however good the...
Even in these hard and strange times, Christmas will be celebrated and traditions upheld. And for many British households, Christmas dinner would not be complete without a Christmas pudding – traditionally served with brandy sauce, brandy butter or custard.
The Christmas pudding originated in the 14th-century as a sort of...
Rail company bosses have announced their looking for more than 160 train drivers with a £31,000 salary on offer for new starters. Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), said the company was looking for over 150 drivers for their services, and offered an 18-month training programme and impressive starting salary for...
Despite most of us having more spare time than ever this year, there’s bound to be the same group of people who always leave their Christmas shopping to the last minute doing the same again, even for 2020’s lockdown edition. If you count yourself firmly within that group, then...
