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The refugees hoping to make a splash at Rio 2016
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The refugees hoping to make a splash at Rio 2016

...world, and will make the world better aware of the magnitude of this crisis,” said IOC President Thomas Bach, when he announced the final team selection. “It is also a signal to the international community that refugees are our fellow human beings and are an enrichment to society.” The refugee team is funded by the Olympic Solidarity Programme, created to assist...
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Disraeli on Munich
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Disraeli on Munich

...world. But, then, it is not merely the palace of a king: it is a temple dedicated to the genius of a nation. The apartments of state, painted in fresco on the grandest scale, bold in design, splendid in colour, breathe the very Teutonic soul. The subjects are taken from the ‘Nibelungenlied,’ the Gothic epic, and commemorate all the achievements of the heroic...
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How do social networks play a key role in disaster recovery?
Society, Politics & Law

How do social networks play a key role in disaster recovery?

...world. While climate change is making some disasters more devastating over time, there is good news from our findings. Governments, NGOs and private citizens have many tools available to foster horizontal and vertical connections. Nonprofits like the Australian Red Cross, BoCo Strong in Boulder, Colorado, and New Zealand’s Wellington Regional Emergency Management...
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Life-changing scholarships and bursaries at The Open University
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Life-changing scholarships and bursaries at The Open University

...world of difference for a brave disabled veteran who is ready to work towards a brighter, better future and just needs a helping hand. To learn why veterans deserve our support, head over to our Open Futures scholarship page. Caring for those who care for others [Stock photo of a young Caucasian female, caring for an elderly Caucasian female ] The day-to-day life of an...
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LGBTQIA rights: why The Good Friday Agreement matters
Society, Politics & Law

LGBTQIA rights: why The Good Friday Agreement matters

...world we are seeing increased hostility towards LGBTQIA+ people and particularly trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people. The Northern Ireland Assembly has again failed to develop an LGBTQI+ strategy in the last mandate despite this being a commitment since 2007. We do not have adequate protections for LGBTQIA+ young people within schools. Research published by...
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Planetary Protection: Space Governance and the Search for Life
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Planetary Protection: Space Governance and the Search for Life

...world in question. The guidelines specify what measures need to be taken for any missions (even specifying the quantity of ‘spores’ considered permissible on the space craft.) These can vary for the same world; certain areas of Mars have higher levels of protection, for example. However, as the product of a non-governmental organization, the COSPAR policy is not...
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Defining your research methodology
Education & Development

Defining your research methodology

...world around them; Action research, a practitioner-based approach focused on contributing to the development of a profession. Methodologies using mixed methods combine resources and approaches to answer different research questions or different aspects of the same question. They aim at producing more in-depth findings. For example, you can explore what the levels of...
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Should I lock in my exchange rate when using cards and ATMs abroad?
Money & Business

Should I lock in my exchange rate when using cards and ATMs abroad?

...world on a budget. While people commonly complain about “high” airfares, the real cost of flying has never been less expensive – it’s half what it was in the early ‘80’s – or safer. And that’s one reason why a record 1.24 billion people visited another country in 2016. Naturally, financial firms have sought to capitalize on all this wandering by inventing...
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