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The Open University at 45: What can we learn from Britain's distance education pioneer?
Society, Politics & Law

The Open University at 45: What can we learn from Britain's distance education pioneer?

...faces its own challenges as it it navigates a difficult funding environment and takes significant risks on new ventures like FutureLearn. But any reformer seeking to serve large numbers of nontraditional students effectively would be remiss not to pay close attention to the OU’s pioneering model. This article was originally published on Brookings' Chalkboard blog....
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Saudi Arabia is paying a heavy price for Iran’s global rehabilitation
Society, Politics & Law

Saudi Arabia is paying a heavy price for Iran’s global rehabilitation

...to be an expert in international affairs to see where the power lies in this equation, and those four heavyweights are hardly rushing to take Saudi Arabia’s side as they once might have. Already the post-nuclear deal order is proving painful for the Saudis indeed. [The Conversation]This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article....
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Is public spending a drain on the economy or the mark of a civilised society?
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Is public spending a drain on the economy or the mark of a civilised society?

...article outlining arguements in debate held under the auspices of the Social Sciences Student Connections, Big Conversation. ...[illustration depicting public spending] In 2008, Western governments borrowed and spent billions bailing out banks to avoid the collapse of the global financial system. Since then, many of these governments have introduced austerity measures to...
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Demolishing Pasts, Uncertain Futures:The Symbolism of Glasgow’s Red Road Flats
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Demolishing Pasts, Uncertain Futures:The Symbolism of Glasgow’s Red Road Flats

...abandoned as utopian, points to a future which sees more and more tenants forced into private renting and which produces increasing housing insecurity for many across the UK. A shorter version of this article appeared in The Conversation on October 9, 2015: https://theconversation.com/this-city-is-demolishing-iconic-tower-blocks-and-an-entire-social-housing-concept-48918...
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London housing protests echo Glasgow rent strikes of 100 years ago
Society, Politics & Law

London housing protests echo Glasgow rent strikes of 100 years ago

...accommodation and council housing. It is all a reminder of the power of people to bring change, just like the Jerermy Corbyn election and the Scottish Yes campaign – another protest currently celebrating its anniversary. So much changes, so much stays the same.[The Conversation] This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article....
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Life on the wall: Vindolanda
History & The Arts

Life on the wall: Vindolanda

...Article - Life on the wall - Vindolanda inline 1] A letter between two slaves, in a fine script, but including a totally unknown word (the first word in line 3). [Timewatch 3: Article - Life on the wall - Vindolanda inline 2] The letter of the left-handed Octavius to Candidus, reporting on the acquisition of considerable supplies and the urgent need for more money – and...
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From curing to caring? Exploring the role of spiritual healing in a biomedical world
Health, Sports & Psychology

From curing to caring? Exploring the role of spiritual healing in a biomedical world

...et al., 2015). The popularity of healing (and other hands-on therapies such as Reiki or acupressure), not only amongst spiritually minded people but the wider population as well, is testament to the fact that such therapies often involve more time, care and attention being given to the individual than with standard medical appointments. The basic features of compassion,...
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The meaning of home in later life
Health, Sports & Psychology

The meaning of home in later life

...et al (2014) shows how people aged 60 to 90 yrs experience problems with bending, reaching, reading dials and having a place to sit. This makes this hub of the home problematic. Some continually adapt their housing to make it more ‘homely’ but this depends on resources, skills and recognition of ageing needs by the retail market. Second, where an older person’s...
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