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Which Poverty and Place: Why how we label different areas matters
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Which Poverty and Place: Why how we label different areas matters

...been poor will remain poor. References Duffy et al. 2021. Unequal Britain: Attitudes to inequalities after Covid-19. London: The Policy Institute. Dorling, D. et al. 2000. The ghost of Christmas past: Health effects of poverty in London in 1896 and 1991. BMJ 321: 1547-1551. Paterson, L.L. & I. Gregory. 2019. Representations of Poverty and Place. Basingstoke: Palgrave....
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Do we really listen to children and young people?
Education & Development

Do we really listen to children and young people?

...health and social care (for example Kerawalla’s 2014 research exploring participation through inclusive inquiry). Whilst we are fully committed in promoting diverse approaches to participation, we also take a critical approach. As a concept, participation is complex, rarely questioned within a critical arena and often tokenistic in practice. Discussions on participation...
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A Clockwork Orange: ultraviolence, Russian spies and fake news
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A Clockwork Orange: ultraviolence, Russian spies and fake news

...health and early death. Violence and catharsis Not only does A Clockwork Orange explore a society overrun by random acts of recreational violence but Burgess also includes a scene in which an unnamed writer is attacked and forced to watch while his wife is raped. In his introduction to the novel, Blake Morrison suggests that writing this was a form of catharsis for...
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EdTech Evidence: What works and why
Education & Development

EdTech Evidence: What works and why

...health and sustainability. Sustainability in terms of scaling and contribution to the ecosystem of other technologies, both on the product and organisation level, as well as the practices of the people behind the organisation, are also considered. The frameworks of the Aspen Institute and UNESCO’s frameworks have been key in this space, highlighting the connection...
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From Astrobiology to Parliament
Science, Maths & Technology

From Astrobiology to Parliament

...some new connections and links with new networks for me. I’ve never done much research in health or ethics but the fellowship opened my eyes and now I’m thinking that I might like to work in these areas. The fellowship was a really good opportunity to shape my career and think about what I want to do next. It was one of the best times of my life; a real privilege....
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Heathrow third runway: who and where will benefit?
Society, Politics & Law

Heathrow third runway: who and where will benefit?

...health damage caused by pollution from the additional flights, the Mayor of London may have to introduce a congestion charge around Heathrow to discourage driving. It is even possible that any increase of air traffic at Heathrow will have to require an equal reduction of road traffic across much of west and central London. Irrespective of whether you think airports are a...
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What’s corruption got to do with climate change, and why should we care?
Nature & Environment

What’s corruption got to do with climate change, and why should we care?

...health services and is also degrading the environment by enabling illegal actions such as deforestation in Brazil11 and Peru12 as well as the overfishing of our seas13. It can also prevent the necessary laws from being made in the first place. For example, Naomi Klein14 (2014) shows the influence of fossil fuels and automotive industries on the efforts of US lawmakers to...
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OpenLearn choices for YASS students
Health, Sports & Psychology

OpenLearn choices for YASS students

...Health and social care, and Sport and Exercise, the choice you indicated on your form does not restrict your actual study choices. You don’t have to stick to the subjects suggested below, or what you entered on your registration form, you are free to mix and match any combination of subjects and courses, as long as the courses you choose support your study goals. The...
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