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Mass surveillance will never be able to stop all known terrorists
Society, Politics & Law

Mass surveillance will never be able to stop all known terrorists

...students suspected of undefined extremism. For his part, French prime minister, Manuel Valls, in an unwelcome echo of the appalling failures of the Blair–Bush era, has called for a war on terrorism. David Cameron will soon fly to the US to discuss the Paris murders with Barack Obama, as well as plans for enhanced intelligence collaboration. Strange since, if the Snowden...
The biology of loving our pets
Science, Maths & Technology

The biology of loving our pets

...students and found that students who showed the most compassion and empathy for animals had a specific variant of the oxytocin gene. Meaning that there may be a genetic component that explains why some people are more ‘animal lovers’ than others. However, it’s likely that this is only one piece of the puzzle and other non-biological factors, such as psychological...
Practising systems thinking in practice (STiP)
Science, Maths & Technology

Practising systems thinking in practice (STiP)

...become unsuitable in rapidly changing world. Change that is managed purposefully can also lead to systemic failure unless certain things happen. Some of the things that often seem to be missing include: Paying attention to the interconnections and dynamics of a situation. Recognising that when there are multiple actors in a situation there is a need to find a way of...
Wildfires: environmental and social entanglements
Society, Politics & Law

Wildfires: environmental and social entanglements

...students to the geographical concept of entanglement as a tool for exploring these interrelated factors. Using the ideas of the environmental historian Stephen Pyne, the course establishes that wildfires are entangled physical, ecological, and human processes. Then it helps students critique the relative benefits of trying to prevent or respond to the environmental...
FGM prevalence and healthcare planning
Health, Sports & Psychology

FGM prevalence and healthcare planning

...students and have residency status. England and Wales The 2011 census data estimated a significant growth in people with FGM in England and Wales, from approximately 66,000 women aged 15-49 in 2001 to 103,000 in 2011. 24,000 women aged 50 years and above were estimated to have FGM, and 10,000 girls aged 0-14 years either had, or were at risk of FGM. Estimates are not...
What are the three types of Bill?
Society, Politics & Law

What are the three types of Bill?

...become an Act of Parliament and law of the land. There three kinds of Bill. What is a Public Bill? This is the most common type of Bill. Public Bills deal with matters affecting the public generally and are usually introduced by a Government minister. Public Bills apply throughout England and Wales. Most Bills are public and are introduced and supported by the Government....
How data is making our cities smarter
Society, Politics & Law

How data is making our cities smarter

...become increasingly common, new debates will need to take place about the usage and storage of the data the smart city is based on. Do we trust those collecting data about us to store it securely? What if we don’t want to be individually identified? Will it ever be possible to remove ourselves from this global dataset, if we should wish to do so in the future?...
The homeless problem
Society, Politics & Law

The homeless problem

...become homeless? How many people does it affect? This series of short films explores the complex reasons that lead to people finding themselves on the street and the difficulties in supporting them in light of the consequences of austerity policy...How does government legislation affect the provision for the homeless? There are over an estimated 300,000 homeless people in...