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Even the homeless can have a 'home'
Society, Politics & Law

Even the homeless can have a 'home'

...economic, physical, social, political, reputational and cultural regeneration. These processes have picked up pace since 2003, when Liverpool was announced as the 2008 European Capital of Culture. This accolade proved to be the catalyst for a range of initiatives to “clean up” the city, ready for its big year. Like many other cities across the globe – New York,...
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Why has English taken over academia?
Languages

Why has English taken over academia?

...economics. Anna Kristina Hultgren and Elizabeth J. Erling explain...[Morrissey on a classroom wall in Manchester] A mural of Morrissey on a Manchester classroom wall Not only is April 23 the anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, but the UN has chosen it as UN English Language Day in tribute to the Bard. [The Conversation] If growth in the number of speakers is a...
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Michael Jacobs - Stories of Change
Nature & Environment

Michael Jacobs - Stories of Change

...Economics and School of Public Policy, University College London He is an economist, writer and consultant on climate change policy and strategy. From 2004-10 he was special adviser to Gordon Brown, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer and Prime Minister, with responsibility for environment, energy and climate change policy. From 2010-15 he acted as strategic adviser to a...
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Adaptation and Assimilation: The Irish Catholic Experience in America
OpenLearn Ireland

Adaptation and Assimilation: The Irish Catholic Experience in America

...economic change in Ireland and American economic expansion. By the end of the century, the US census indicated that almost five million Americans were either Irish-born or had at least one Irish parent (US Census, 1900). This exceeded the population of Ireland at the time (Kenny, 2000, p. 131) How were the Catholic Irish received in America? The Catholic Irish who arrived...
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Week 6 Civilisations: The debate
History & The Arts

Week 6 Civilisations: The debate

...economically to when European traders turned conquerors, bringing vast territories under their control amassing great wealth. As Olusoga points out, whether victim or victor, the encounter left no society unchanged and created great works of art that speak of this history. Moreover, this was also a period of great exploration and scientific discovery, to which the visual...
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My experience as a shop steward: British Leyland in the 1960s and 1970s
Society, Politics & Law

My experience as a shop steward: British Leyland in the 1960s and 1970s

...economic blow this impacted the region. [Photo of CWU members campaigning] British Leyland’s Truck and Tractor Plant, Bathgate, 1980 Linda Fisher’s interview Linda remembers working for British Leyland and joining the union where she started off as a shop steward before being elected as Vice Convener of ACTS, part of the Transport and General Workers Union, serving...
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Environment: habitat and conservation
Nature & Environment

Environment: habitat and conservation

...economic and environmental impact. Farmers, conservation workers and fishermen share their views. The Wetlands of Wicken Fen What is biodiversity? Assessing the role of conservation in maintaining Britain's oldest nature reserve. Following the Food Web in Wicken Fen Experts analyse and compare habitats, identifying the 7,000 species that thrive at Wicken Fen. Managing...
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Greece: Where now, again? Thomas Piketty responds to Sunday's election result
Society, Politics & Law

Greece: Where now, again? Thomas Piketty responds to Sunday's election result

...economic situation. Europe, Germany and France can’t exist in a permanent state of crisis. Europeans need to adjust their position. And for that to happen, France needs to have more courage – others too. Perhaps the elections in Spain at the end of this year will change things. All these elements can combine to influence majority politics in Europe when it comes to...
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