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The British Election Study results have called the notion of a 2017 ‘youthquake’ into question. But that doesn’t mean parties will abandon social media campaigning any time soon.
Developers will now be responsible for dealing with noise issues from nearby music venues – but it will take real community activism to prevent closures.
Eating laundry detergent capsules online is not the fault of the younger generation. In modern society, attention is power.
Being the victim of trauma can trigger the onset of PTSD. But so can being violent against others – which means young people in gangs risk deep psychological scars.
Science shows that early starts can be bad for teenagers’ health. Schools and universities would be better off starting at 10am.
Western societies are obsessed with body image – and it’s stopping self-improvement.
There is enormous pressure on young people to strive, perform and achieve. And the data indicate that many are struggling to cope.
Local residents of St Andrews feel university growth has come at too high a cost – it’s time for local councils and universities to overcome the divide between town and gown.
Secondary students are losing the opportunity to enjoy learning for its own sake.
It’s not always easy to tell when someone’s out to fool you on the internet, but there are some simple tools you can use.
Although they’re at greater risk of violent crime, sexual harassment and suicide, smart-phone savvy young people can access extra support.
Locals use beauty in the battle to reclaim public space from the clutches of organised crime groups.
Not-so-fun fact: more than half of 18- to 34-year-olds are in debt, owing over £8,000 each on average.
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