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Synthesis as a way of understanding the changing uniqueness of rural Ireland
OpenLearn Ireland

Synthesis as a way of understanding the changing uniqueness of rural Ireland

...world example. Activity: What makes a place unique? To begin, think about the area where you live, or another which you know well. What makes it unique? It will be made up of a combination of elements, old and new, representing changes that have taken place both locally and in wider society. Try to identify some of these different aspects which combine in a distinctive...
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How emoji are changing the shape of everyday English
Languages

How emoji are changing the shape of everyday English

...world’s press picked up on the macabre detail that one of the alleged killers was wearing a T-shirt with ‘LOL’ printed across it. There was something chillingly incongruous about the word in this context – both because of its literal meaning, as well as its associations with informal modern culture. ‘LOL’ is an initialism – an abbreviation made from the...
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The Peace Dividend: why Good Friday Agreement matters to us and Earth
Society, Politics & Law

The Peace Dividend: why Good Friday Agreement matters to us and Earth

...world economy has generally. In an era of ecological crises, the least that is demanded from us is that we shape economies in a way that respects the real, non-negotiable restraints of the earth (Figure 1). [The figure shows why the Good Friday Agreement must take into account our planetary responsibilities. It shows us exceeding safe operating space in land-system...
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Ageing Well Collection
Health, Sports & Psychology

Ageing Well Collection

...World Health Organisation suggests you aim to be physically active for at least 30 minutes most days of the week. See below for more information about the importance of physical activity and tips for getting and staying active. Being active can help you keep a healthy body and mind, plus it can help you stay independent as you age. Find out whether you’re getting the...
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Child spirituality
Education & Development

Child spirituality

...world, which expresses itself in wonder and awe; in questions about where they came from; and the meaning of death. Children appear capable of moments of intense joy, but can also experience extreme imagined terror and fear. Children’s literature and stories in diverse cultures enable children to confront, reject and come to terms with fear and monsters, both from...
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Sub-concussions in women’s football: what can be done to protect the brains of footballers?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Sub-concussions in women’s football: what can be done to protect the brains of footballers?

...World Cup there is a growing awareness that there are significant differences in how women’s and men’s bodies respond in sport. In particular, after ACL injuries to England players Beth Mead and Leah Williamson, we are aware that footballers in the women’s game are significantly more prone to knee injuries. There is an increasing awareness and knowledge about the...
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Food, shelter and re-designing home as a living system
Science, Maths & Technology

Food, shelter and re-designing home as a living system

...world already have ecological footprints vastly larger than their land areas (Steele, 2020). Housing means much more to people than just shelter. Having secure housing – a home – also plays a crucial role in eating, resting and health, in interacting and socialising, and in connecting and belonging in communities (Max-Neef, Elizalde & Hopenhayn, 1989, p. 33). A home...
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The case of Simone Biles and perceptions of athlete mental health
Health, Sports & Psychology

The case of Simone Biles and perceptions of athlete mental health

...World medals, she described this bronze as the most meaningful because it symbolised her focus on mental health and perseverance. The divergent discussion surrounding Biles sheds light on the disparities in attitudes toward athlete mental health, not only within the highly pressurised world of elite sport, but also more broadly within society. How did social media frame...
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