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Jake Chapman On Using Systems Thinking In Practice
Society, Politics & Law

Jake Chapman On Using Systems Thinking In Practice

...public policy making based on systems theory. I worked in the Cabinet Office on energy policy, I was the external member on the Metropolitan Police Modernisation Board and the principle tutor in the Top Management Programme - a 6 week course that was a gateway for the very top civil servants. I have also worked for the Welsh Government, for a think tank called Demos and...
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The how and why of podcasting: connection, creation and conversation!
Education & Development

The how and why of podcasting: connection, creation and conversation!

...public who might be interested in learning about new ways of approaching topics that are relevant to them. Podcasts can make a real difference as can be seen in this example of student’s feedback from the podcast ‘Help, my writing doesn’t sound like what’s in my head!’: “I've battled with my assignment most of today and really found myself struggling to get my...
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How we live is seen as a justification: Why the French way of life became a target
Society, Politics & Law

How we live is seen as a justification: Why the French way of life became a target

...public place – or not. The rock concert illustrates that Paris, as IS claims, is: “the capital of abomination and perversions”. Music, and rock music in particular, seems to be a menace to the terrorists' highly regulated social order, because of its ability to make people move their bodies and give themselves over to its rhythms. It reminds us of the recent film...
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The Bottom Line Expert Opinion: Financial Engineering
Money & Business

The Bottom Line Expert Opinion: Financial Engineering

...public are demanding more corporate responsibility and governance – these strong shareholders hold the potential power to change a company’s policies and practices. They can, in this respect, turn to financial engineering to better assess the risks of balancing economic and social goals. Thomas Clarke examines this emerging trend in his article “Shareholder...
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Hacking under your skin?
Digital & Computing

Hacking under your skin?

...publications/article-2803.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4667325/ - a 2015 article summarising the need to secure insulin-delivery devices http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37551633 - a 2016 article about a security flaw in a Johnson & Johnson insulin pump https://www.wired.com/2015/07/hackers-remotely-kill-jeep-highway/ - 2015 WIRED article about a...
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Sue Edwards: a life dedicated to flora and sustainable development in Ethiopia
Nature & Environment

Sue Edwards: a life dedicated to flora and sustainable development in Ethiopia

...public on issues of concern, to mobilise political will and resources to address global problems, and to celebrate and reinforce achievements of humanity. Many days of observance are championed by national, regional and international organisations such as the UN. World Environment Day is celebrated on 5th of June every year, not long after Africa Environment Day (3 March)...
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Life Beyond Earth: The Big Debate
Science, Maths & Technology

Life Beyond Earth: The Big Debate

...public with The OU’s research and aims to make academics’ work inspiring and accessible to communities in Wales. This supports institutional aims to make education open to all and supports wider OU work to build an informed, engaged and prosperous Wales. To keep up to date on our upcoming OpenTalks events, you can sign up to our newsletter or follow us on Facebook,...
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Introduction to the trauma-informed investigation of rape and serious sexual offences article series
Society, Politics & Law

Introduction to the trauma-informed investigation of rape and serious sexual offences article series

...public, and within the organisation and with colleagues, i.e. the police need to be TI as an organisation; a piece-meal approach will not be effective. Finally, S-J Lennie and Jen Norman focus on self-care and highlight the importance of understanding the cumulative impact of dealing with traumatic incidents. They discuss the benefits of utilising reflective practice to...
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