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  • Antiquity teaching varies between classrooms


    When Sweden’s National Agency for Education proposed in 2019 that the study of antiquity be removed from lower secondary history education, it sparked strong reactions. Critics argued that knowledge of antiquity is essential for understanding democracy, politics, culture and societal development. But what do pupils learn about antiquity in school?

  • New approaches could lead to more equitable postnatal contraceptive advice


    Becoming pregnant again shortly after giving birth can pose risks to both the woman and the baby. A new study involving Jönköping University (JU), amongst others, shows that new approaches to contraceptive advice can help more women choose effective contraception. At the same time, the study shows that regional differences affect the ability to provide equitable postnatal care.