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Futurum Careers @futurumcareers.bsky.social · 2h

At #torontomet in Canada, Professor Caroline Erentzen is a social psychologist researching wrongful #convictions. Her work is playing a huge role in investigating how and why people spend years in #prison for crimes they did not commit.

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What causes wrongful prison convictions? - Futurum

What factors lead to wrongful convictions?

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Futurum Careers @futurumcareers.bsky.social · 2h

In our latest collection of free teaching resources, we explore social #psychology with Professor Caroline Erentzen, from Toronto Metropolitan University #torontomet in Canada, who is researching wrongful #prison #convictions.

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ScienceNatters @sciencenatters.bsky.social · 21h

👋Introducing your new favourite science and research podcast, bringing you closer to the people and ideas behind the latest discoveries.

Science Natters - Having a natter about things that matter.

Listen now at sciencenatters.com

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Futurum Careers @futurumcareers.bsky.social · 1d

In our latest collection of #Spanish educational resources (including an activity sheet, animation, podcast and PowerPoint), Dr Deepak Palakshappa, a public health researcher at @wakeforest.bsky.social, shares his career journey: futurumcareers.com/public-health-research-with-dr-deepak-palakshappa

Futurum Careers @futurumcareers.bsky.social · 1d

Discover the inspiring story of how Dr Deepak Palakshappa’s interests through life have led him to a rewarding #career in #public #health #research at @wakeforest.bsky.social in this collection of #educational resources: futurumcareers.com/public-health-research-with-dr-deepak-palakshappa
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Futurum Careers @futurumcareers.bsky.social · 1d

Globally, 2.4 billion people are unable to access sufficient food. In this #educational article, Dr Deepak Palakshappa from @wakeforest.bsky.social. discusses how #food #security is linked to health, and how #healthcare can help: futurumcareers.com/public-health-research-with-dr-deepak-palakshappa

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Futurum Careers @futurumcareers.bsky.social · 1d

We're delighted to publish the second #open_educational_resources for #ENVISION @wakeforest.bsky.social where we explore #public_health_research with Dr Deepak Palakshappa. Be inspired by his #career story: futurumcareers.com/public-health-research-with-dr-deepak-palakshappa
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Futurum Careers @futurumcareers.bsky.social · 2d

In our latest collection of free education resources we explore publishing with Dr John Maxwell and Alessandra Bordini at @sfupublishing.bsky.social. Discover how a Renaissance printer shaped the books we read today: futurumcareers.com/how-did-a-re...
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Futurum Careers @futurumcareers.bsky.social · 2d

500 years ago, the printer Aldus Manutius developed what has since become the modern book. At @sfupublishing.bsky.social, Dr John Maxwell and Alessandra Bordini are digitising his ancient works to make them accessible to a modern audience.
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How did a Renaissance printer shape the books we read today? - Futurum

Dr John Maxwell and Alessandra Bordini are digitising the works of Aldus Manutius, the Renaissance printer whose innovations shaped the modern book

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Futurum Careers @futurumcareers.bsky.social · 2d

With a vision to empower young people to reach their full potential, Let’s Talk Science is committed to preparing young people in Canada for future careers in a rapidly changing world.

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The future is bright - Futurum

What STEM programmes does Let’s Talk Science offer?

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Futurum Careers @futurumcareers.bsky.social · 2d

It's Biology Week!

The Royal Society of Biology lists an amazing selection of activities and events that are taking place this week: rsb.org.uk/biology-week...

And we've got a host of teaching resources perfect for getting students excited about bioscience: futurumcareers.com/articles

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Futurum Careers @futurumcareers.bsky.social · 9d

In our latest resources we explore #agroecology, #business_administration, #human_resource_management and #psychology with Dr Kelly McShane, Dr Gustavo Fonseca de Almeida, Dr Valerie Babatope and Ayesha Tabassum: futurumcareers.com/how-can-cons...
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Futurum Careers @futurumcareers.bsky.social · 9d

Women who farm on small plots of land are vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, so Dr Kelly McShane, Dr Gustavo Fonseca de Almeida, Dr Valerie Babatope and Ayesha Tabassum are promoting conservation agriculture practices: futurumcareers.com/how-can-cons...
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Futurum Careers @futurumcareers.bsky.social · 9d

Issue 34
‘Learning how to learn together’

For adults and youngsters alike, some of the most powerful learning we experience is shared with others. Let’s keep learning and growing together…

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Futurum Careers @futurumcareers.bsky.social · 14d

Dr Ross Poché @bcmhouston.bsky.social is using mouse models to study rare genetic disorders that affect vitamin B12 metabolism, understand how they disrupt embryonic brain development and explore new ways of treating them.
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Futurum Careers @futurumcareers.bsky.social · 14d

In our latest collection of free education resources, we explore rare disease research with Dr Ross Poché from @bcmhouston.bsky.social. He is using mouse models to study rare genetic disorders that affect vitamin B12 metabolism and embryonic development.
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Futurum Careers @futurumcareers.bsky.social · 15d

In our latest collection of free education resources, we explore road traffic safety with Professor Astrid Linder from @vtisweden.bsky.social, Chalmers University of Technology and @monashuniversity.bsky.social.

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Futurum Careers @futurumcareers.bsky.social · 15d

Professor Astrid Linder from @vtisweden.bsky.social, Chalmers University of Technology and @monashuniversity.bsky.social
has worked with a team of researchers to develop the world’s first average female crash test dummy.
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Futurum Careers @futurumcareers.bsky.social · 16d

Have a browse through our free resources, we have activity sheets, animations and podcasts that are classroom ready and all free to use. Linking research to real world applications, career pathways and role models, www.futurumcareers.com. Please leave us a review!

Free Educational Resources & Academic Articles | Futurum Careers

Inspiring teenagers and young people to pursue careers in STEMM and SHAPE fields with free articles and educational resources.

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Futurum Careers @futurumcareers.bsky.social · 22d

In our latest collection of free education resources, we explore housing economics with Professor Rachel Ong ViforJ from @curtinuniversity.bsky.social. She is studying intergenerational housing inequality with the hopes of supporting young first-time buyers.
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Futurum Careers @futurumcareers.bsky.social · 22d

At @curtinuniversity.bsky.social in Australia, Professor
Rachel Ong ViforJ is studying intergenerational housing inequality and using her findings to inform and advise policymakers with the hope of helping younger people buy their first homes.
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Is it harder to buy a house these days, or have young people been eating too many avocados? - Futurum

Using data to study intergenerational housing inequality and suggest solutions

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Futurum Careers @futurumcareers.bsky.social · 23d

In our latest collection of free #education resources we explore #pharmacology with Prof Ian Blair at the University of Pennsylvania. He is using #mass_spectrometry to analyse the protein responsible for the genetic disorder Friedreich’s ataxia. futurumcareers.com/searching-fo...
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Futurum Careers @futurumcareers.bsky.social · 23d

At the University of Pennsylvania, Prof Ian Blair and his team of #pharmacologists are using #mass_spectrometry techniques to analyse frataxin proteins as biomarkers to improve treatments for Friedreich’s ataxia. futurumcareers.com/searching-fo...

Futurum Careers @futurumcareers.bsky.social · 23d

Science on Stage Europe is a vibrant network, supporting educators in their professional development and spreading inspiring teaching concepts across Europe. Chair Stefanie Schlunk tells us how investing in teachers is investing in the future.

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From teachers for teachers - Futurum

What support does Science on Stage offer teachers across Europe?

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Futurum Careers @futurumcareers.bsky.social · 27d

In our latest blog, we hear about a project combining #nature and #technology to create works of #art.

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Using nature and technology to create works of art - Futurum

Now that we are a few weeks into the new academic year here in the UK, alarm clocks are reliably on repeat, timetables have been memorised, and goals are being set for the year ahead. You might be thi...

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