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Sue Roffey

Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Education, Western Sydney University

Sue Roffey has been a teacher, parent, educational psychologist and academic. She is currently Adjunct Associate Professor at Western Sydney University and affiliated to the Institute of Wellbeing at Cambridge and University College London. On the editorial board of Educational and Child Psychology Sue has co-edited several issues on the themes of wellbeing which is one of her research areas.

Sue is a prolific author on social, emotional and behavioural issues in education having written / edited numerous books, book chapters, academic papers, articles and blogs.

Having lived between London and Australia for many years Sue is now based at home in London but continuing to work internationally as a presenter, consultant and speaker.

School absence rates have rocketed – the whole educational experience needs to change

Feb 15, 2024 05:32 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

More than 140,000 pupils in the UK are absent from from school more than 50% of the time: more than double the number from before the pandemic. Not being in school matters and not only because pupils miss out on...

Four things schools can do to help tackle extremism and radicalisation

Jun 14, 2017 15:28 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life

The terrorist attacks in Manchester and London renewed discussions about how to stop young Muslims being radicalised. A lot of the ideas focus on closing down social media sites, reporting at-risk individuals or...

Economy

Trump Pledges to End Taxes on Tips During Las Vegas Visit

President Donald Trump, in his first week back in office, visited Las Vegas to rally support for his campaign promise to eliminate taxes on tips. Speaking at the Circa Resort and Casino, Trump emphasized his commitment to...

Germany Faces Challenges in Meeting NATO Defense Spending Goals

Germany is grappling with challenges in funding increased defense spending to meet NATOs target of 2% of GDP, with some analysts suggesting an even higher goal of 4%. Commerzbank (ETR:CBKG) highlights the countrys sluggish...

Dollar Slides Amid Trade Policy Uncertainty and Market Volatility

The U.S. dollar experienced its largest weekly loss in over a year, falling 1.8% after President Donald Trump hinted at a softer stance on tariffs against China. In an interview with Fox News, Trump expressed optimism...

Marco Rubio Discusses Trade and Regional Issues with Vietnam

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call on Friday with Vietnams Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son to discuss trade imbalances and shared concerns over China. The discussion marked the first...

S&P 500 Posts Two-Week Winning Streak Amid Mixed Market Performance

The SP 500 achieved a two-week winning streak despite a 0.3% decline on Friday, retreating from a fresh intraday record high of 6,128.18. The NASDAQ Composite dropped 0.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped...

Politics

Brazil Condemns Use of Handcuffs on Deported Citizens

Brazilian officials criticized the U.S. for using handcuffs on deported Brazilians during a flight that landed unexpectedly in Manaus on Friday. Justice Minister Ricardo Lewandowski called the practice blatant disrespect...

Trump and UK Prime Minister Starmer to Speak Within 24 Hours

President Donald Trump revealed plans for a phone call with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer within the next 24 hours. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump expressed optimism about their relationship despite their...

Mexico Rejects U.S. Request to Land Migrant Deportation Aircraft

Mexico has denied the U.S. permission to land a military aircraft deporting migrants, U.S. and Mexican officials confirmed. This decision follows two U.S. deportation flights to Guatemala on Friday, each carrying around 80...

Trump's Aid Pause Strands Over 40,000 Afghans Approved for U.S. Visas

President Donald Trumps foreign aid suspension has halted flights for over 40,000 Afghans approved for Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs), many at risk of Taliban retaliation. Most stranded individuals remain in Afghanistan,...

Trump to Address Joint Session of Congress on March 4, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has been invited to address a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson extended the invitation, describing it as a privilege to have Trump share his...

Science

Most of us trust scientists, shows a survey of nearly 72,000 people worldwide

Public trust in scientists is vital. It can help us with personal decisions on matters like health and provide evidence-based policymaking to assist governments with crises such as the COVID pandemic or climate change. In...

Astronauts on NASA’s Artemis mission to the Moon will need better boots − here’s why

The U.S.s return to the Moon with NASAs Artemis program will not be a mere stroll in the park. Instead it will be a perilous journey to a lunar location representing one of the most extreme environments in the solar...

Why Africa’s young scientists should help check the quality of climate change research

Scientific research is essential for addressing the climate crisis. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a United Nations body, assesses the science on climate change through its regular assessment...

White House Office of Science and Technology Policy provides in-house science advice for the president

Presidents need science advice. From climate change and pandemics to the governance of AI and the countrys nuclear arsenal, science sits at the center of a range of foreign and domestic policy challenges that reach the...

Double Moonshot: Japan’s ispace and Firefly Launch Lunar Missions

In a significant stride for lunar exploration, Japanese company ispace and U.S.-based Firefly Aerospace launched moon landers aboard a SpaceX rocket from Florida. This rare double mission highlights the growing competition...

Technology

Google Prioritizes AI Education Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is advancing efforts to shape public perception and policy on artificial intelligence (AI) as global regulations loom. Kent Walker, Alphabets president of global affairs, emphasized the importance of...

Kia Reports Record 2024 Profits and Sets Ambitious 2025 Targets

South Koreas Kia Corp reported a record operating profit of 12.67 trillion won ($8.85 billion) for 2024, reflecting a strong performance driven by robust demand and efficient cost management. The automakers fourth-quarter...

Trump Dismisses Elon Musk's Criticism of $500B AI Project

U.S. President Donald Trump addressed criticism from Tesla CEO Elon Musk regarding a $500 billion artificial intelligence initiative announced at the White House. The project, named Stargate, involves a joint venture...

Trump Issues Order to Solidify U.S. Dominance in AI Innovation

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to reinforce the United States as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI). The directive aims to advance innovation by removing regulatory barriers while...

Rivian to Revolutionize Driving with 2025 Hands-Free Tech

Electric vehicle maker Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) plans to roll out advanced hands-free driver assistance systems in 2025 and eyes-off technology in 2026, CEO RJ Scaringe announced. These innovations aim to provide significant...