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Birth of the Welfare State
History & The Arts

Birth of the Welfare State

...class parents of these children had only dreamed of. Another nine major pieces of legislation were passed with strong support across the political parties before the decade was out. The list of legislation brought forward by Atlee's government shows that along with opportunities for access to education came a house building programme, free health services and, above all,...
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Settling Uncertainty? Reflections on the Scottish Independence Referendum
Society, Politics & Law

Settling Uncertainty? Reflections on the Scottish Independence Referendum

...class communities across the UK and are determined to oppose austerity politics and policies. This emerging movement strongly echoes the pro-independence social movement in Scotland in many ways. So, things change, but many things remain the same. Alongside far-reaching political changes there are significant continuities: the Tories continue to attack the most vulnerable...
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Studying natural sciences bilingually
Science, Maths & Technology

Studying natural sciences bilingually

...class sizes, enabling a more personal and supportive learning experience you get to know the lecturers and fellow students better better career options and employment opportunities due to additional skills on CV improved confidence and Welsh language skills better understanding of the subject by working in two languages Want to hear more from the students about the...
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What Commercial Pilots can learn from Sports Psychology
Health, Sports & Psychology

What Commercial Pilots can learn from Sports Psychology

...Class 1 medical enabling them to keep working safely and doing what they love. Psychological Skills Training (PST) · Arousal regulation The aviation industry still draws on the basic and dated Inverted U theory (Yerkes & Dodson, 1908) for understanding how an ideal state of arousal helps an athlete perform at their best. [diagram: performance on the y axis and level of...
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Adam Peaty: the family behind the athlete
Health, Sports & Psychology

Adam Peaty: the family behind the athlete

...class, the home environment and economic status (Dagkas and Stathi, 2007). "You do feel on the back foot if you don’t come from a rich family or a family who are already involved in sport… You’re starting off at a massive disadvantage against those kinds of people." "As an amateur you’re up against people with money who can afford physio or therapists, and these...
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Impossible Peace 2: The bunker in the peace
OpenLearn Ireland

Impossible Peace 2: The bunker in the peace

...class who look to the police to referee the most contentious of issues. How the failure to address legacy is still a barrier to full political support, and how lack of funding has slowed the physical transition to demilitarise police buildings and vehicles. In 2025, police officers feel burnt out, disillusioned and undervalued. If you listen, there is a reminder that in...
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Disseminating across the margins: bridging communities and academia through a Black feminist lens
Education & Development

Disseminating across the margins: bridging communities and academia through a Black feminist lens

...class and race, provides a lens through which the unique experiences of Black women can be comprehended (Davis, 2008) as well as a lens through which we can see the benefits and challenges of effective research dissemination. Enhancing research dissemination and academic challenges Research dissemination is a critical component of academic scholarship and public...
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Raising awareness and support for men
Health, Sports & Psychology

Raising awareness and support for men

...class men who are living each day and getting by. To celebrate men’s positive contributions to society: this includes their contribution to the community, to families, marriage, childcare, and to the environment. This might be about encouraging men to teach the boys in their lives the values, character and responsibilities of being a considered and well-rounded...
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