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Why we need to stop telling boys they don't like reading
Primary school boys who love to read storybooks: ACU’s Laura Scholes disrupts the ‘boys don’t read’ discourse.
Striking a chord for painless practice
Professor of Music Tim McKenry has some helpful tips to get your child practising their instrument.
Why some 'old folks' avoid new music
We explore the complex interplay between age and musical preference, with ACU’s Professor of Music, Tim McKenry.
The strength of Paralympic powerlifters
The lessons we can learn from some of the world’s strongest athletes, with ACU’s Dr Dan van den Hoek.
After the final siren: helping athletes to adapt to life after sport
Many elite athletes struggle with depression and joblessness after retirement. So how do we help them to adapt?
A new way to shed fat and fight disease without dieting
New research suggests the time we eat may be the secret ingredient to staying slim and healthy.
Running for a reason
The ACU graduate and endurance athlete whose goal is to inspire others to chase their dreams.
Why the rise in 'militant' vegan activism is likely hurting the cause
Veganism is on the rise. But are extreme anti-meat tactics doing the cause more harm than good?
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