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Friction welding
Science, Maths & Technology

Friction welding

...article] Components to be welded are placed in friction welding machine. Surfaces to be welded can be turned, sawn or sheared as long as they are square. One component is then rotated whilst the other is held stationary. First friction stage [Images to demonstrate 'Friction welding' - see article] One component is advanced into pressure contact with the other. This...
Europe’s Borders in Question
Society, Politics & Law

Europe’s Borders in Question

...article? John Allen talks through these ideas in the following audio: Transcript of audio Hello, I’m John Allen. I’m an economic geographer and I’m interested in borders because of what flows across them – people, money, goods – and what doesn’t flow across them. Now when the fences and walls started to go up on the inside of Europe, not on the edges of...
The many forms of workplace bullying
Money & Business

The many forms of workplace bullying

...the opportunity to have conversations on this topic at every level in our organisations. Time to dust down and review HR policies, time to consider the culture, structure and anti-bullying strategies. These are essential in developing workplaces that offer better work and working lives. This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article....
How to support neurodivergent mothers during pregnancy and birth
Health, Sports & Psychology

How to support neurodivergent mothers during pregnancy and birth

...et al., 2024). For some neurodivergent mothers, who are struggling with the sensory physical changes in their bodies, along with changes in taste buds, tiredness, and the overwhelm of planning for bringing up a child, focusing on healthy eating and avoiding processed foods may be difficult. Neurodivergent mothers may be at greater risk of postnatal depression after birth,...
Hedd Wyn: how the life of one of Wales’ most promising poets was cut short by the first world war
History & The Arts

Hedd Wyn: how the life of one of Wales’ most promising poets was cut short by the first world war

...ei waed o. It can be translated as: His sacrifice was not in vain, his dear Face will always remain, Although he left a bloodstain On Germany’s iron fist of pain. About this article This article was written by Alan Llwyd, Professor of Welsh, Swansea University This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article....
Direct metal deposition (DMD)
Science, Maths & Technology

Direct metal deposition (DMD)

...article ] Manufacture: There are three main heat sources used for direct metal deposition: Lasers are the most common, providing a focused heat source down to fractions of a millimetre. They require shielding from oxidation but do not require a vacuum. Electron beam systems are less common, providing the smallest spot size and best beam definition. However, due to the...
Armistice Day
History & The Arts

Armistice Day

...which marked the end of the First World War took effect at 11am on 11th November 1918. Here's a collection of resources for Armistice Day, to commemorate and remember these events...The origins of the First World War Annika Mombauer from the British Library takes you through a series of articles exploring the factors and events that led Europe, and the world, to war....
Proud of nursing associates: who they are and why they are important
Health, Sports & Psychology

Proud of nursing associates: who they are and why they are important

...article has provided you with information about the very important NA role in health and social care. You should be able to explain the strengths and opportunities of the NA role and if you read the full research report from Ryan-Blackwell & Genders (2023) you will also note the very significant challenges they face in practice and how people and organisations could help...