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Parents' fear of maths linked to lower achievement in children – new research

Mathematics anxiety is a feeling of tension and fear when dealing with numbers or performing calculations. It is a common form of academic anxiety: according to an OECD report, around 40% of students feel nervous, helpless or anxious in everyday situations involving mathematics, such as solving problems or doing maths homework.
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“Donald Trump fails to understand that America has prospered for 80 years because global trade agreements have facilitated US companies, to develop technologies and operate across the globe.”

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Hit TV series Adolescence: “your child could receive these types of online messages. It's not out of the ordinary” – Loughborough University expert says (VIDEO)

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‘Rise of the Regions’ - a scenario in which countries respond to global trade tensions by retreating into localised production

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Energy bills and debt are rising yet again – here are three things that would help vulnerable households

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Scientists uncover how microswimmers move faster in groups – paving the way for tiny drug-delivering robots

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“Speak English!” Has Donald Trump weaponised English by making it the official language of the United States?

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“Disabled people are already financially disadvantaged – health-related benefits are essential to many that receive them" - Living standards expert explains the implications of planned welfare cuts

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Loughborough University selected as a UK Sport Social Impact Partner

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New AI model can measure weed growth – here's how it could help ensure global food security

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“Technology wasn’t at fault - the human use of it was” – Cyber security expert explains how easily human mistakes can undermine even the best technical safeguards

Loughborough’s new development captures highly accurate 3D video in real time

Turkey: a favourable international climate is spurring Erdoğan’s crackdown on democracy

The world’s first global thematic report on sport trafficking unveils critical insights into exploitation

Trailblazer of Football Association appointed as Loughborough University’s new Director of Sport

Loughborough University delivers unforgettable BUCS Big Wednesday

New multi-million-pound research and innovation hub will transform the landscape of women’s sport