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How bad are things at the Great Barrier Reef?
Nature & Environment

How bad are things at the Great Barrier Reef?

...Researchers explain what's going on...This article was originally published in 2017. Two-thirds of the corals in the northern part of the Great Barrier Reef have died in the reef’s worst-ever bleaching event, according to our latest underwater surveys. [The Conversation] On some reefs in the north, nearly all the corals have died. However the impact of bleaching eases...
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The why and how of green social prescribing in aid of health ageing
Health, Sports & Psychology

The why and how of green social prescribing in aid of health ageing

...research about gardening and working outdoors being good for health and wellbeing. Each week, a group of volunteers helps The Parks Trust with conservation management tasks, contributing to better habitats across the city. They keep active all day, chat together, share lunch, learn new skills and give something back to their community. Look out for advertised volunteer...
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Catalan resurgent: how a language has gone from ban to boom
Languages

Catalan resurgent: how a language has gone from ban to boom

...research Catalan, whereas 22 universities offer courses in the UK, 20 French higher education institutions offer Catalan Studies, as do 24 in the US. Catalan is the ninth language in Europe in terms of number of speakers – more than Swedish, Danish, Finnish or Greek. More than 80 television channels and more that 100 radio stations are broadcast daily in Catalan and...
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Is the blue plaque scheme still relevant?
History & The Arts

Is the blue plaque scheme still relevant?

...research and public engagement project examining how individuals, groups and artists have been engaging with the legacy and framework of the blue plaques scheme, along with other forms of public commemoration, to broaden and challenge traditional ideas of British heritage and make public space more representative of the diverse history of the people who’ve shaped the...
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The Dates of the Buddha
History & The Arts

The Dates of the Buddha

...research increases and becomes more specific in different areas, we come across the paradox of scholars knowing more and more about less and less. The Controversy on Dates of the Buddha [Dates of the Buddha] Reading “The Cambridge History of India”, vol. 1 (1922), we find the following statement: There is now a general agreement among scholars that Buddha died within...
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Job Change and the Grief Cycle: The effects of losing our job or changing work role
Health, Sports & Psychology

Job Change and the Grief Cycle: The effects of losing our job or changing work role

...research and found that each individual who went through grief and loss did so at different paces but that the emotional journey was the same for everyone. The loss of work and employment has been seen to follow the same pattern of grief, and has been found to be highly relevant in organisational change and the effects on the workforce. Five stages of grief and loss 1....
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How to say no at work without guilt or conflict
Education & Development

How to say no at work without guilt or conflict

...researcher fielding requests from all sides during a global pandemic! But the key principles behind a constructive refusal that we’ve seen in the email exchange above can be applied in any professional situation. Here’s a less high-stakes example from the Enron Corporation Email Database, sent from one senior employee to another. Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 From:...
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Studying design at The Open University: a rewarding journey
Science, Maths & Technology

Studying design at The Open University: a rewarding journey

...researching existing solutions, they brainstorm ideas tailored to a specific group or situation. These ideas are refined into detailed plans, built into prototypes, and tested. The final stage involves critical evaluation, often requiring input from others. This reflective process can be challenging but it’s essential for project and learning success. OU students learn...
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