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Plasma arc spraying
Science, Maths & Technology

Plasma arc spraying

...skill of the operator. For high quality work, torch and/or parts are controlled and handled automatically or semi-automatically. The most common system is a “lathe” where the torch replaces the tool post. Automatic part handling and computer control of the torch can be used to improve the production rate and quality of the coating. Both processes are usually done in...
How to provide a trauma-informed police response to victims of rape and serious sexual offences
Society, Politics & Law

How to provide a trauma-informed police response to victims of rape and serious sexual offences

...skills base and feel competent in their role. A perceived lack of FRO training compounds police officers’ perceptions of their own confidence in being a first responder to rape victims. Consequently, the trained FROs attending these RASSO reports are subjected to higher risk levels around these cases and of having an impact on their wellbeing, through experiencing daily...
From Pakistan to Britain: Identity and Belonging
Society, Politics & Law

From Pakistan to Britain: Identity and Belonging

...skills, and change their lifestyle to become more compatible with the new environment. No one understands that in this process, they can lose a big part of themselves. I understood why people from ethnic minority communities resist change. In the changing world, I was trying to find a way to connect and belong. My first point of contact was my community. That should have...
Building belonging and mattering to achieve equity for Black STEM students
Education & Development

Building belonging and mattering to achieve equity for Black STEM students

...skill-building activities, such as LinkedIn workshops, into the core of its community initiatives. References Awan, R. (2025) ‘What’s the story: Exploring inequality in outcomes through the narratives of part‑time racially minoritised students in online learning’. EdD thesis. Milton Keynes: The Open University. MacBrayne, L., Bellamy, J., Richards, A. and...
5 benefits of giving up alcohol
Health, Sports & Psychology

5 benefits of giving up alcohol

...skill, whether it's painting, singing or writing. If the idea of writing sounds interesting to you, why not check out our free courses Start writing fiction or Writing what you know. [Banner of an anonymous mask on a green background. The word 'Authenticity' is embedded on the right.] 5. Authenticity Perhaps a controversial one, as it highly depends on why you drink...
How can we encourage people to mend their clothes?
Science, Maths & Technology

How can we encourage people to mend their clothes?

...skills are disappearing: most of us were never taught how to sew. Each generation is losing more hands-on knowledge about how to repair things. Role models really matter: if your mum, gran, or even a teacher showed you how to fix something, you're much more likely to try it yourself. Mending is often hidden: it tends to happen behind closed doors – at home, in community...
Who counts as a refugee?
Society, Politics & Law

Who counts as a refugee?

...studying or in training; this was due to insufficient language skills, not knowing what was available or they were entitled to, lack of child care or family commitments. (based on Bloch, 2002, pp. 1–3) These findings spell out clearly some of the barriers to citizenship as participation in social life...Who counts as a refugee?: 8.1 How is ‘knowledge’ about refugees...
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Entrepreneurial impressions – reflection
Money & Business

Entrepreneurial impressions – reflection

...studying this course, you should be able to: consider what it means to be ‘an entrepreneur’ examine the role played by an entrepreneur’s family and friends reflect on the narratives (or ‘stories’) that entrepreneurs create...Entrepreneurial impressions – reflection: 1 Entrepreneurship: first impressions - Though it is easy to find a basic definition of the...