His work was on the behaviour of metals under tensile loading of short duration — a seemingly academic topic, but nevertheless of practical importance.

In the integrated task, test-takers read a passage on an academic topic and then listen to a speaker discuss it.

Students are also required to attend a biweekly seminar, which includes presentations covering academic topics like research opportunities and nonacademic topics.

There are eleven individual lessons ranging from more academic topics such as reading and writing, to artistic pursuits, even to her opinions on more personal subjects of dress and friendship.

Watch how he puts his giftedness to the test with an awfully touchy topic.

The works subject matter was also a barrier to its being performed, as religion was a touchy topic at the time.

It may force us to visit a dangerous neighborhood or discuss touchy topics like poverty.

When issues of power, sexism, role conflict, social rejection and other touchy topics come into play, groups members often find the direct confrontation of such issues to be unsettling.