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Why do some cities thrive?
Science, Maths & Technology

Why do some cities thrive?

...human history more than half of the world’s population lives in cities and so now more than ever it’s important to understand what it is that makes a city flourish,” says Professor Ron Martin, from Cambridge's Department of Geography. “Adaptability and resilience may be today’s buzzwords but this is the way that cities – and those making policies that affect...
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Chlorine-washed chicken: An OpenLearn reading list
Money & Business

Chlorine-washed chicken: An OpenLearn reading list

...Resource Economics looked at whether the rules were, in effect, a trade barrier : Until 1997, imports of meat products to the EU were subject to national legislation of the 15 EU members. Because of the 1992 single market program, the EU moved from national to EU-wide legilsation in 1997. The EU Commission started negotiating new VEAs [Veterinary Equivalence Agreements]...
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STiP@50 Celebrations
Society, Politics & Law

STiP@50 Celebrations

...resources are on this STiP Hub: a series of 8 webinar events that began in April a series of 10 audio podcasts originally recorded in August/ September involving one-to-one conversations with ASTiP Associate, (Emeritus) Professor Simon Bell Celebration 1: Webinar series Starting in April 2021 ASTiP hosted a monthly series of eight hour-long lunch-time (beginning 12 noon...
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What do Europe's new data rules mean for children online?
Education & Development

What do Europe's new data rules mean for children online?

...human rights organisations have reminded everyone concerned that children (like everyone else) have the right to privacy – including in relation to business and the digital environment – see UNICEF’s statement, that of the Children’s Commissioner for England, the recent reportby the House of Lords, and also deliberations at the Council of Europe. Second, Article...
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iSpot: Your place to share nature
Nature & Environment

iSpot: Your place to share nature

...human computer collaborations in pollinator citizen science as well as the role of touch, using smart devices in experiencing nature, enhancing biodiversity information enabling volunteers to record nature where it matters, and leading innovation in citizen science and artificial intelligence. [Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera) ] The image above is of bee orchid (Ophrys...
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The benefits of mindfulness and five common myths surrounding it
Health, Sports & Psychology

The benefits of mindfulness and five common myths surrounding it

...human condition also means we will need to manage a certain amount of change. For example, transitions in our lives and circumstances including moving to a new house or starting a new job, changes to our health and abilities, as well as experiencing the loss of a loved one. Given life’s challenges it is likely that we will experience periods of low mood or anxiety. For...
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The drive to sustainability in Higher Education
Nature & Environment

The drive to sustainability in Higher Education

...human impacts on the planet. ESD curricula usually include environmental studies and science content, but also often cover social and economic aspects of sustainable development. Sustainable HE teaching and learning models Few studies have looked at how the design of HE teaching and learning systems impacts energy consumption and carbon emissions (let alone other...
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Are you a socially intelligent educational leader?
Education & Development

Are you a socially intelligent educational leader?

...resource allocation, curriculum design, or classroom practices – can either reinforce barriers to learning and understanding, or break them down. The socially intelligent leader is self-aware and focuses on understanding others, forging human connections, and fostering the talents of all. References Crawford, M. (2007) ‘Rationality and emotion in primary school...
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