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It’s all in a name: why I refuse to use a ‘white’ name
Society, Politics & Law

It’s all in a name: why I refuse to use a ‘white’ name

...heritage...As a devout Sikh, which Jas and his family also are, I found it hard to believe that he changed his name. Sikhs are very proud of their heritage and this is something I could not get my head around, so I asked some questions that I felt that I needed to. Jas began by telling me that everyone at his workplace called him Dave, and that he didn’t mind as the...
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Article 10 mins
Talking turkey: 12 facts about turkey genetics
Nature & Environment

Talking turkey: 12 facts about turkey genetics

...heritage” varieties of turkeys had more red blood cells, proteins, T cell responses, and disease resistances compared to industrial birds. Heritage turkeys also make more vitamin C, which birds synthesize and therefore don’t need to consume, and the vitamin enhances immunity. The heritage birds enjoy “lower mortality rate, the ability to mate naturally, excellent...
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Should the NHS try a Dutch model for social care?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Should the NHS try a Dutch model for social care?

...heritage of how to manage social care the old-school way. Essential differences The UK and the Netherlands, despite both being European capitalist systems, are profoundly different in their approach to providing social care. Two institutional factors really stand out. The first is that Dutch institutions are framed within a political culture of social democracy and based...
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How Brexit Is Giving Rise To A New Wave Of Language Wars
History & The Arts

How Brexit Is Giving Rise To A New Wave Of Language Wars

...heritages was going to play a significant role in upcoming discussions. Language issues in contexts like this are very little to do with communication, and instead all about national identity. Since the founding of the EU, English has emerged as the pre-eminent international language the world over, and this is reflected in the way it operates as the primary working...
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‘Literary Caregiving’: The War Library and Endell Street Military Hospital Library
History & The Arts

‘Literary Caregiving’: The War Library and Endell Street Military Hospital Library

...World War? Dr Sara Haslam explores this question, drawing on her research into the War Library and the library at Endell Street Military Hospital. ...Since 2015, I’ve been working on the story of Helen Mary Gaskell’s War Library. This prime example of what I call ‘literary caregiving’ was begun in London as soon as war was declared in order to help wounded...
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Who gets to be a human? Religion in colonial histories and Indigenous resistance
History & The Arts

Who gets to be a human? Religion in colonial histories and Indigenous resistance

...heritage, and dare to take it with us into the new world of technology and science. Therefore, my music has always consisted of old traditional elements and modern musical expressions. All over the world, this is our ultimate challenge, to restore the ancient wisdom and survival strategies that were sacrificed in the name of progress. Is it possible that those most...
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Can science make you a better leader?
Money & Business

Can science make you a better leader?

...world look to their leaders in all spheres of social, political and organisational life. Rather than help, though, leaders often seem to be part of the problem. When it comes to politicians, fingers are often pointed at the leaders of political parties for failing to provide a clear vision, for their personal moral failings, or for their inability to deliver on their...
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Arddangosfa Blaenau Gwent REACH
History & The Arts

Arddangosfa Blaenau Gwent REACH

...Heritage’). Prosiect celfyddydau creadigol yw BG REACH, sy'n cefnogi trigolion Blaenau Gwent i greu celf, cerddoriaeth, ysgrifennu creadigol a ffilm sy'n myfyrio ar hanes cyfoethog a diddorol eu hardal leol. Mae'r arddangosfa hon yn ddathliad o dreftadaeth Blaenau Gwent drwy ddoniau'r bobl sy'n byw yno. Hefyd ar gael yn Saesneg | Also available in English Yn y ffilm fer...
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