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Making a difference: Youth participation
Education & Development

Making a difference: Youth participation

...based discrimination. Ellie has been extensively involved with the Diana Award, a scheme which recognises young people who have made a positive difference to their community (http://diana-award.org.uk). Since receiving the award she has also been involved in the youth reporter’s scheme, a peer mentoring programme and served on the youth board for the Diana Anti-bullying...
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The Lovable Bra Occupation, Cumbernauld, 1982
Society, Politics & Law

The Lovable Bra Occupation, Cumbernauld, 1982

...base in the UK. The firm was impressed by the modern design of the new town and were tempted by the government assistance available to relocating firms to areas of economic decline such as in the West of Scotland. Production began at Lovable’s Cumbernauld plant in early 1965. The local authority was delighted to attract such a large name; however, there were concerns...
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Reducing the carbon footprint of on-premises IT
Nature & Environment

Reducing the carbon footprint of on-premises IT

...based video (streaming, video conferences, IP security cameras, gaming etc.) is also the fastest growing category of internet use. [Video conference] Since each and every byte of data has a carbon footprint, technologies that create high amounts of data like video streams can account for incredible amounts of carbon. As an example, a one-minute HD video call between two...
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Women in the Railway in Scotland During both World Wars
Society, Politics & Law

Women in the Railway in Scotland During both World Wars

...based discrimination, the Sex Discrimination Act was eventually passed in 1975. References, Sources and Further Reading Hayward, V. (2018) ‘The History of Women in Rail’ (Long Read, 8 March). Available at: https://on-trac.co.uk/the-history-of-women-in-rail/ History Wardrobe (2014) ‘Railway women in WWI’ (5 February). Available at:
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Working mothers in Scotland's railways
Society, Politics & Law

Working mothers in Scotland's railways

...based on 0900-1700 shifts [Natasha Ferguson pictured at work, in her Scotrail uniform, in front of the company logo]Nowadays, promoted working mothers are also encouraged by Scotrail. Natasha Ferguson has worked for Scotrail for 14 years and is currently a Revenue Team Manager, at the age of only 36. Natasha’s positive attitude is demonstrated by her being nominated for...
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Studying Environments and Societies
Society, Politics & Law

Studying Environments and Societies

...based on a location in North Norfolk - a coastal location where climate change and environmental factors as well as social and economic factors are leading to change along the coast. And it’s asking people who live there and people who visit there to think about - to use sound to think about how they can imagine this place in the future. So it’s thinking environmental...
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The impact of walking and socialising through 5 Ways Café on people living with dementia and their carers: A volunteer’s perspective
Health, Sports & Psychology

The impact of walking and socialising through 5 Ways Café on people living with dementia and their carers: A volunteer’s perspective

...Based on our previously published work (see also resources below), we know that sustained benefits come from regular engagement with activities, but this is challenging at many levels for people living with dementia and their families and carers. You can see more about the study here. As we are aware spending time outdoors, walking, being present and mindful is crucially...
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Why do female footballers experience knee injuries and what can be done?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why do female footballers experience knee injuries and what can be done?

...based injury prevention programmes led to a 45% reduction in ACL injuries in female footballers. These programmes often include exercise components such as agility, balance, mobility, plyometrics, running and strength activities. Arundale, Silvers‐Granelli and Myklebust (2022) also recommend the use of motor learning principles and video feedback to facilitate changes...
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