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We’re eating more avocados than ever. But they may not be as green as you think

Before the Covid-19 pandemic, the UK Government – like most other governments across the globe – were obsessed by economic growth as the key measure of success. Growth brings prosperity, we were told; prosperity brings jobs and this is good. But what’s the point of all this prosperity if we’re just going to spend it all on healthcare? Wealth does not always equal health.

By Sharon Smith, Director of Skills and Partnerships, at Sheffield Hallam University.

Decisive action must follow the warm words about degree apprenticeships

One of the big winners in UK chancellor Rishi Sunak’s summer statement is the housing market, where stamp duty has been scrapped for all house purchases under £500,000 until March 2021. This will cost the Treasury £3.8 billion, about 0.4% of the total tax take, and comes in response to four months of falls in house prices – their worst performance in almost a decade.

We should remember the world has a long and rich history of alternatives to neoliberalism

In an era marked by sedentary lifestyles, growing health disparities, and the tangible threat of climate change, the significance of National Fitness Day (Wednesday 20 September) has never been more apparent

If we are to thrive in the new world, we must focus on addressing the skills gaps that still exist within our economy. The Department of Education white paper ‘Skills for Jobs: Lifelong Learning for Opportunity and Growth’ presents a blueprint for how we can change this – and degree apprenticeships have a key role to play within that.

By Dean Naidoo, Associate Head of the Sheffield Creative Industries Institute at Sheffield Hallam University

It’s the latest unconventional riding position. Here’s why adopting it could make you quicker – without needing to pedal.