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How was the US election viewed in the Middle East
Society, Politics & Law

How was the US election viewed in the Middle East

...skills, and a number said that Democrats are better for social security. Thanks to Badee Dwaik of Human Rights Defenders in Hebron for translating in this video. 4) And there are a few Palestinians hoping for a Trump victory It was a very small minority, but I did find some Trump supporters among the Palestinian population that I encountered. But their reasons were very...
Life in immigration limbo: Befriending the women of Yarl's Wood
Society, Politics & Law

Life in immigration limbo: Befriending the women of Yarl's Wood

...skills, detainees have demonstrated collective acts of dissent in the few ways they can inside detention centres. Collectively refusing food – also known as “hunger strikes” – has been a more common act of disapproval of Home Office policies and practices. [The Conversation]The Samaritans can be contacted in the UK on 116 123. Papyrus is contactable on 0800 068 41...
European Championships 2020: Can one of the home nations end 55 years of hurt ?
Health, Sports & Psychology

European Championships 2020: Can one of the home nations end 55 years of hurt ?

...skill. Italy have been rejuvenated by manager Roberto Mancini and are riding on the back of a 25-match unbeaten streak after failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. Rather than selecting players from the Milan teams and Juventus, this squad is made up with players from a range of Italian clubs, such as Andrea Belotti from Torino, and players from Napoli, Atalanta and...
7 accidental discoveries that look like April Fool's Day headlines but aren't
Science, Maths & Technology

7 accidental discoveries that look like April Fool's Day headlines but aren't

...about what you might accidentally discover about yourself? Many Open University students surprise themselves when they sign up for courses, discovering new skills and capabilities. Find out how you can make some accidental discoveries through life changing learning. Some of these images are general representations of the areas mentioned and not the areas themselves....
The world will have to wait until 2084 for universal secondary school education
Society, Politics & Law

The world will have to wait until 2084 for universal secondary school education

...skills needed to promote sustainable development and global citizenship. But a curriculum driven by national policy often contributes to marginalisation through its emphasis on the language, knowledge, history and culture of some groups and not others. By one measure, around 40% of the global population have no access to education in a language that they understand. Where...
Can quotas make gender equality happen in politics? Lessons from business
Society, Politics & Law

Can quotas make gender equality happen in politics? Lessons from business

...skilled at managing the selection and implementation of all-women shortlists. Proponents of all-women shortlists have also succeeded at convincing party members that the commitment to “equality” and “democracy” should extend to gender equality and opening access to the democratic process for all. In a more negative sense, our interviews suggest that the culture of...
Telephone bereavement support: does it work?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Telephone bereavement support: does it work?

...skill set or level of experience, to support someone in need, if they don’t have to travel. This all leads to shorter waiting times. Establishing rapport There’s more emerging evidence to state that building rapport and trust is entirely possible with a support relationship that has only existed over the phone2. Many of us do prefer to see someone in front of us,...
Do people need Peeple?
Digital & Computing

Do people need Peeple?

...skills or service they might provide. Co-founder Julia Cordray says: “People do so much research when they buy a car or make those kinds of decisions, why not do the same kind of research on other aspects of your life?” It’s the equivalent of reducing human beings to a five-star rating. So how have people generally reacted to the news of this app? A brief look at...