The Conversation Como reconhecer o ‘burnout’ - e o que fazer se você for afetado - - Michael Koch, Reader in Human Resource Management & Organisational Behaviour, Brunel University of London Sarah Park, Professor in International Business, University of Leicester - O esgotamento pode ser uma condição séria e pode se manifestar de várias maneiras. How to recognise burnout – and what to do if you’re affected - - Michael Koch, Reader in Human Resource Management & Organisational Behaviour, Brunel University London Sarah Park, Professor in International Business, University of Leicester - Burnout can be a serious condition and can show up in a variety of ways. When Russia and Israel talk about setting up ‘buffer zones’ what they are really talking about is a land grab - - Iain Farquharson, Lecturer in Global Challenges – Security Pathway Lead, Brunel University London - Buffer zones are supposed to be mutual agreements, not imposed by one side of a conflict on its rival. The Substance: Demi Moore is ferocious in gloriously gory satire on Hollywood’s female ageism - - Caroline Ruddell, Reader in Film and Television, Brunel University London - A Hollywood star whose career goes into free fall as she turns 50 makes a Faustian pact with explosive consequences. CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health issues – but here’s why it may not suit everyone - - Elena Makovac, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, Department of Life Sciences College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Brunel University of London - As a clinical psychologist using CBT with my patients, I can attest to its efficacy – but I’ve also seen that it doesn’t work for everyone. Sonha muito acordado? Você pode ter a Síndrome do Desinteresse Cognitivo - - Sofia Barbosa Boucas, Reader in Psychology, Brunel University of London - A síndrome do desengajamento cognitivo pode ser tão comum quanto o TDAH, mas é muito pouco reconhecida. Millions benefited from mortgages fixed at low prices – now many are struggling with much higher monthly payments - - Alper Kara, Professor of Banking and Finance, Brunel University of London - Around 400,000 UK households are set to experience increases of 50% or more in their mortgage payments. Daydream a lot? Feel sluggish? Stare into space? You might have cognitive disengagement syndrome - - Sofia Barbosa Boucas, Reader in Psychology, Brunel University of London - Cognitive disengagement syndrome may be as common as ADHD, but it is vastly under-recognised. The Great Transformation by Karl Polanyi is a classic critique of capitalism – but it wasn’t an overnight success - - Gareth Dale, Reader in Political Economy, Brunel University London - For the first time in 80 years, Karl Polanyi’s magnum opus has been published in the UK. ‘Jeremy Hunt is probably right to oppose the finance watchdog’s plans to name and shame firms under investigation’ – expert Q&A - - Alper Kara, Professor of Banking and Finance, Brunel University of London - The government and Financial Conduct Authority are at loggerheads over proposals to name and shame financial firms under investigation. Is the Rwanda plan acting as a deterrent? Here’s what the evidence says about this approach - - Matilde Rosina, Assistant Professor in Global Challenges, Brunel University London - The Rwanda plan was meant to stop the boats – but all the evidence shows deterrence doesn’t work Religion and COVID-19: methodists and Church of England followers more likely to have been vaccinated than Muslims and Pentecostals - - Steven David Pickering, Docent, Political Science, University of Amsterdam Martin Ejnar Hansen, Reader in Political Science, Brunel University London - Religious leaders are vital links for health services looking to counter vaccine hesitancy. Sky-high waiting times don’t make people trust the NHS any less – why that’s potentially bad news for Rishi Sunak - - Thomas Scotto, Professor of Politics, University of Glasgow Martin Ejnar Hansen, Reader in Political Science, Brunel University London Steven David Pickering, Docent, Political Science, University of Amsterdam - When the public sees an institution is failing, they generally lose trust in it. Not so with the health service. Most countries do not take a fair share of refugees – here’s how we could incentivise them - - Matilde Rosina, Assistant Professor in Global Challenges, Brunel University London - A global index could hold states accountable for refugee protection. Farmers’ protests: why EU wants to increase tariffs on Russian imports but won’t impose sanctions - - Elimma C. Ezeani, Senior Lecturer, Private and Commercial Law / Researcher in International Law and Trade, Brunel University London - The European Union is faced with a difficult choice between supporting Ukraine and putting its farmers at a disadvantage. Buying your first home? Here’s how to increase your chances of getting a mortgage - - Alper Kara, Professor of Banking and Finance, Brunel University of London - Simple tips to improve your chances of having your mortgage application accepted. Ficar muito tempo sentado faz mal à saúde, e exercícios não parecem ser suficientes para contrabalançar impactos - - Daniel Bailey, Senior Lecturer in Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, Brunel University of London - Pesquisas indicam que nós realmente deveríamos ficar menos tempo sentados Sitting is bad for your health and exercise doesn’t seem to offset the harmful effects - - Daniel Bailey, Senior Lecturer in Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, Brunel University of London - We really ought to be sitting less. Seriously. Budget 2024: experts explain what it means for taxpayers, businesses, borrowers and the NHS - - J. Robert Branston, Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Business Economics, University of Bath Alper Kara, Professor of Banking and Finance, Brunel University London Andrew Burlinson, Lecturer in Economics, University of Sheffield Hilary Ingham, Professor of Economics, Lancaster University Jonquil Lowe, Senior Lecturer in Economics and Personal Finance, The Open University Peter Sivey, Reader in Health Economics, Centre for Health Economics, University of York Shampa Roy-Mukherjee, Vice Dean and Associate Professor in Economics, University of East London - What could Jeremy Hunt do for voters ahead of a general election? UK banks are reporting huge profits – but there are many reasons why this may not last - - Alper Kara, Professor of Banking and Finance, Brunel University London - High interest rates have been a big earner for the last couple of years.