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Impossible Peace 2: Thrown to the political wolves
OpenLearn Ireland

Impossible Peace 2: Thrown to the political wolves

...a swift and significant military response - this regiment which grew out of the UDR is to be stood down. Republicans will see that their demands have been met - unionists will be furious. Download the archive (PDF, 37MB)[Image link to download of full archive in a PDF file] Acknowledgements With thanks to project photographer Marie Therese Hurson, Stills Photographic....
How can the arts improve health and wellbeing?
History & The Arts

How can the arts improve health and wellbeing?

...projects and areas of research focus on the social benefits of engaging with the arts, which has a knock-on effect on health and wellbeing. Wellbeing goes far beyond our personal health, and includes our environment, diet, activities, finances, relationships, jobs, skills, and emotions. For many people, mental and physical health are related to social aspects such as...
Twin Town a sinema Gymreig ar ddiwedd y nawdegau
History & The Arts

Twin Town a sinema Gymreig ar ddiwedd y nawdegau

...Projecting Wales’, Planet 126, Rhagfyr–Ionawr. Perrins, D. (2000) ‘This town ain’t big enough for the both of us’ in Blandford, S. (ed.) Wales on Screen, Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr, Seren. Evans, M (2002) 'Looking Forward, Looking Back' in Thomas, E. Selected Work, ’95 – ’98, Aberteifi, Parthian. French, P. (1999) ‘Something for the weekend’, The Observer, 6...
The Commonwealth Games: Where does it go after Glasgow 2026?
Health, Sports & Psychology

The Commonwealth Games: Where does it go after Glasgow 2026?

...projected to generate approximately £10bn in revenue for FIFA (Hughes, 2026). Are the Games still popular? Unlike the men’s World Cup, the Commonwealth Games (CWG) are increasingly plagued by a lack of popular interest and rising costs making it a financial liability for many cities to host. In fact, the last two CWGs have seen late changes to the host city – first...
Eid al-Fitr
History & The Arts

Eid al-Fitr

...a time for gratitude’, Daily Sabah, 12 May. Available at: https://www.dailysabah.com/life/history/turkish-and-ottoman-traditions-for-eid-al-fitr-a-time-for-gratitude (Accessed: 6 April 2023). Esposito, J.L. (1998) Islam: The Straight Path, Oxford University Press. Further resources Ramadan Tent Project Video: Millions of Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr...
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Is there such thing as ‘male’ and ‘female’ autism?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Is there such thing as ‘male’ and ‘female’ autism?

...project at school] Internalising vs externalising expressions of neurodivergence Some people are more likely to express their emotions and reactions in an overt, easy-to-notice way. In other words, they externalise their emotions. Others are more likely to keep their feelings in, meaning they might appear calm when they are, in fact, in considerable distress. These are...
How did the referendum polls get it wrong - again?
Science, Maths & Technology

How did the referendum polls get it wrong - again?

...managed to estimate Leave’s share exactly, let alone underestimate it. In short, the polls (and especially those conducted by phone) collectively underestimated the strength of Leave support. [Table showing the various standings of opinion polls prior to the vote] There is little doubt that the companies are disappointed with this outcome. Some have already issued...
How Team GB cyclists peaked at the Olympics and owned the velodrome
Health, Sports & Psychology

How Team GB cyclists peaked at the Olympics and owned the velodrome

...managed, yet again, to peak at the optimum time? Training for success It all comes down to a technique called “periodised training” – a strategy which has long been used to prepare athletes for major events. The training year is divided and organised to ensure that peak performance is achieved at the optimum time – in this case, at the Olympic Games. A multi-year...