AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoChild Development: A 15-year study of 4,500 families across nine countries, including the Philippines, found that more frequent physical punishment predicted greater anxiety and aggression in children. Cultural acceptance did not make spanking beneficial, Ateneo de Manila researcher Liane Peña Alampay said. University Leadership: Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is joining the University of Sydney as a professor of practice, where she’ll teach and mentor students on empathetic leadership, social cohesion and civic trust. Student Support: Plastic surgeon David Pincus has launched a $3,000 scholarship for a U.S. undergraduate planning to attend medical school and pursue patient-centered care. Career Preparation: A for-credit course is giving first-year students hands-on projects with employers to explore career options early and clarify their goals. Research: Adelaide University engineers developed a simpler design for highly sensitive quantum sensors, with potential uses in brain imaging, diagnostics and communications. James Cook University will lead a five-year, A$10 million hub applying digital technology to improve tropical aquaculture.
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