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DIY: Taking the Caffeine Out of Tea
Science, Maths & Technology

DIY: Taking the Caffeine Out of Tea

...think would be a suitable choice? Since the drink is made by adding boiling water to tea leaves, water would seem to be the answer. Boiling water is unlikely to extract only the caffeine though; other compounds will be extracted too. We’ll need to separate the caffeine from these other compounds at a later stage. In a small saucepan, boil 200cm3 (about 6 fl. oz) of...
Finding women in Greek literature
History & The Arts

Finding women in Greek literature

...think about how we might approach reading an ancient literary source as evidence. First, we must read each text as a literary work looking at its internal dynamics: factors such as language, narrative voice and characterisation come in here – as does the concept of focalisation: what does the author dwell on in his or her narrative and what does he or she leave out? The...
Signposts for Work
Health, Sports & Psychology

Signposts for Work

...of knowledge and character, through teamwork, leadership, creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, IT literacy and communication. [skills diagram] Therefore, having a broad knowledge and experience base, plus a range of skills that can be used in a wide variety of settings, offers more opportunities in the world of work. How could you assess and improve your current skills? Most people already have some of ......
Life as a Railway Worker: An Oral History Testimony by Nan Zaimaitas nee Lamont
Society, Politics & Law

Life as a Railway Worker: An Oral History Testimony by Nan Zaimaitas nee Lamont

...think that in this role I also helped to change perceptions about women in the workforce – even if it is one person at a time, the ripple effects are far reaching. Building a Legacy At that time the rep’s role covered Health and Safety issues too. On one occasion a manager tried to get me to stand at the buffer to clean front of the train which meant standing on the...
How can Adult Carers get the best support during Covid-19 pandemic and beyond?
Health, Sports & Psychology

How can Adult Carers get the best support during Covid-19 pandemic and beyond?

...thinking how we can find people who may need help. Anybody helping someone recover from Covid-19 in the community could pick up if there’s someone in the household in a caring role. Practical recommendations that will help ensure the effectiveness of support services. These include various forms of social and community support for carers which can be adapted for a...
The Life of Saint George
History & The Arts

The Life of Saint George

...think him to have been the same illustrious young man who tore down the edicts when they were first fixed up at Nicomedia, 8 as Lactantius relates in his book, On the Death of the Persecutors, and Eusebius in his history. The reason why St. George has been regarded as the patron of military men, is partly upon the score of his profession, and partly upon the credit of a...
Adam Peaty: the family behind the athlete
Health, Sports & Psychology

Adam Peaty: the family behind the athlete

...thinks and behaves, and the opportunities they are presented with. Admittedly, social factors such as cost, local provision and proximity to amenities are relevant but these decisions are informed by the parents’ own attitudes and beliefs. Expectancy Value Model (Eccles et al., 1983; Eccles, 1993) states that if parents perceive sport to be important, they will provide...
Co-production – challenges and opportunities for the Higher Education curriculum
Health, Sports & Psychology

Co-production – challenges and opportunities for the Higher Education curriculum

...thinks differently about things. It is vital to take the time to listen to each other, respect different communication methods and ensure everyone understands what is being discussed. In HEIs, there is usually one person leading curriculum development activities, such as a lecturer who may also be the course lead. One suggestion for promoting mutual understanding is for...