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War Memorials
History & The Arts

War Memorials

...Scotland! Photo of Ben Nevis memorial plaque courtesy of coda on Flicker. Some rights reserved Symbolising values We may be somewhat ambivalent about war memorials, though. One could argue that World War II was fought for ideals of democracy and freedom, but previous conflicts are more problematic. For instance, many Boer War memorials fell into disrepair or were taken...
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Careers education and guidance
Education & Development

Careers education and guidance

...Scotland you may find the Career Scotland website useful. For colleagues in Wales, material relevant to CES and work-related education can be found at http://www.careerswales.com. Information on careers eduction programmes in schools in Northern Ireland can be found at http://www.deni.gov.uk/index/80-curriculumassessmentpg/80-programmes-of-study.htm...Careers education...
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Siblings in the scrum: long history of brothers makes rugby a family affair
Society, Politics & Law

Siblings in the scrum: long history of brothers makes rugby a family affair

...Scotland and the Gray brothers, Jonny and Richie. Interestingly it was Jonny, the younger sibling, who first took up rugby, sparking Richie to then follow suit. The Ireland squad features brothers Dave and Rob Kearney. Rob has said that his passion for rugby was strongly influenced by his father’s love of the sport though he also acknowledged the important role of...
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Self-managed abortion in the UK
Health, Sports & Psychology

Self-managed abortion in the UK

...Scotland, England and Wales. The majority of abortions across the United Kingdom (UK) now use a combination of two medications, rather than surgical methods, which have become less common. The medications involved – mifepristone and misoprostol – are extremely safe. Most abortions in the UK also take place before the 12th week of pregnancy. Since the Covid-19...
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How did the election look from Europe?
Society, Politics & Law

How did the election look from Europe?

...Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland struggle to have their voices heard. [The Conversation]German television station ZDF judged the mood in Brussels as “conflicted”. Admittedly, after her aggressive and uncompromising stance over Brexit and complaints of German “interference” in the UK election campaign, news of May’s debacle was greeted with a little...
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Radical alternatives to prison
Society, Politics & Law

Radical alternatives to prison

...Scotland. Here they could learn new skills, develop more pro-social attitudes and look to rebuild their lives. Such an intentional community for lawbreakers could also become a form of ‘sanctuary’ where serious offenders could be placed in quarantine to allow for time to cool off; establish grounds for negotiations, and attempt to deliver what might be considered as...
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Twin Town and Welsh cinema in the late 1990s
History & The Arts

Twin Town and Welsh cinema in the late 1990s

...Scotland of tartanry and kailyard, of Scott and Barrie, so Human Traffic turns its back on the Wales of male voice choirs and the whimsical humour of The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain…it seems more like an American picture than a British one… (French, 1999) Human Traffic is hardly preoccupied in any obvious way with representing national...
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Boys will be boys?
Society, Politics & Law

Boys will be boys?

...Scotland, for young offenders, care leavers and other ‘at risk’ groups. The focus will be on the extent to which the gender of the professional makes a difference, if any, to the quality and effectiveness of relationships, and how gender interacts with other aspects of identity – such as class and ethnicity, for example. As well as providing valuable insights into...
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