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Why were Gibraltarians alarmed by Brexit?
Society, Politics & Law

Why were Gibraltarians alarmed by Brexit?

...project, we are in prime position to gauge the reaction. Shifting identity The border played a major role in the shift towards Britishness on Gibraltar that created the conditions for economic prosperity as well as providing a safety barrier from Spain which, for much of the 20th century, was politically repressive, if not violent and chaotic. At the same time, the border...
What is the 2015 Autumn Statement all about?
Society, Politics & Law

What is the 2015 Autumn Statement all about?

...projects” and “effective public sector procurement” to support industry and innovation, gently informing the Chancellor that corporation tax cuts were not enough. Expect, too, some appeals to “abnormal times” to stave off Osborne’s own fiscal charter, which would restrict public borrowing to fund investment. The government has also been keen to pursue the...
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?

...projects may not always be spent in the way intended. Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) such as Transparency International5 and Oxfam6 share the concerns of activists such as the jailed Russian opposition campaigner, Alexei Navalny. Navalny wrote a letter from prison7 in August making the case that unless more effective action was taken against corruption, then...
Explore the range of migrant experiences: Play Uneven Journeys
Society, Politics & Law

Explore the range of migrant experiences: Play Uneven Journeys

...project – the Who Are We? project, hosted by the Tate Modern as part of its Tate Exchange initiative. There, Nele showcased The Cizenshop, an interactive installation designed to educate participants about a relatively unknow phenomenon: citizenship-by-investment programmes, whereby the wealthy could effectively ‘purchase citizenship’ by virtue of their investment...
Is the blue plaque scheme still relevant?
History & The Arts

Is the blue plaque scheme still relevant?

...project examining how individuals, groups and artists have been engaging with the legacy and framework of the blue plaques scheme, along with other forms of public commemoration, to broaden and challenge traditional ideas of British heritage and make public space more representative of the diverse history of the people who’ve shaped the culture. The scheme that Ewart...
Explore OpenLearn from The Open University
Miscellaneous

Explore OpenLearn from The Open University

...Management learning materials available on OpenLearn for free here - this includes articles, badged courses, videos and interactives. Explore our range of Business and Management qualifications with The Open University, and discover the flexible way to get the degree you’ve been dreaming of. EconomicsOur top three free courses You can check out the full range of...
Buddhist Economics
Society, Politics & Law

Buddhist Economics

...management. The problems with the shareholder value model Dr Mike Lucas probes the shareholder value model, identifying its adverse effects on employees, consumers, the social and natural environment – and ultimately on shareholders themselves. What went wrong with shareholder value? Alan Shipman examines the unintended fallout from the shareholder value
Renewable Energy and the UK
Science, Maths & Technology

Renewable Energy and the UK

...Managing energy supply from variable renewables to ensure it meets demand is one of the key challenges in a transition to a renewable future. Because wind and solar power output is variable, new ways of balancing supply and demand are being developed. These involve a mixture of demand management, storage, backup from conventional power stations, and new grid connections...