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The Black History Month Talks: Reclaiming Narratives
Education & Development

The Black History Month Talks: Reclaiming Narratives

...research and lived experiences that challenge mainstream narratives. They explore untold successes, confront complex histories and celebrate cultural contributions – all with the aim of broadening perspectives and inspiring change. Sharon Frazer Let’s Talk About the 2024 Riots – Changing Narratives When Out of Sight is Out of Mind Join Sharon for a powerful...
Supporting young trans people’s rights to health and happiness
Education & Development

Supporting young trans people’s rights to health and happiness

...Research with children and young people indicates that many are increasingly viewing gender as fluid and open. At the same time, they are still constrained and restricted by gender roles and expectations – particularly by school structures (Neary, 2021; Bragg et al., 2018). A society that is more accepting of trans and non-binary lives is open to wider possibilities for...
Are the Orlando murders part of a public health emergency?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Are the Orlando murders part of a public health emergency?

...researchers on gun violence try to help make some sense of the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Florida...[Around 3000 people gathered in Loring Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota to unite in the wake of the Orlando, Florida shooting in a gay nightclub.] Crowds gather in Minnesota to mourn the dead of the Orlando nightclub shooting, one of hundreds of vigils which followed...
Additional efforts: Why we need to be better at maths
Education & Development

Additional efforts: Why we need to be better at maths

...Research has proven humans are born numerate, so what happens in those few years when children are in school to make them hate maths? A new report by the Australian Industry group claims that low literacy and numeracy skills in the Australian workforce are affecting business. It calls for a renewed focus on literacy and numeracy skills to ensure we are able to address...
Adam Peaty: the family behind the athlete
Health, Sports & Psychology

Adam Peaty: the family behind the athlete

...research shows sibling influence to be multifaceted and varied. Peaty, the youngest of four children, was heavily influenced by his older brothers in a unique way: “I was scared of the water as a child. I even hated having baths; I’d scream every time […] My older brothers had told me sharks could swim through the plughole.” Adam Peaty, GB Swimmer Siblings are...
How are insect wings helping replace antibiotics?
Health, Sports & Psychology

How are insect wings helping replace antibiotics?

...researchers have taken inspiration from nature to develop a way of protecting replacement hips and joints from infection - without the need for antibiotics. ...[An X-Ray showing hip replacements] Inspired by insect wings that kill bacteria on contact, Indian researchers have developed a method to treat the surface of titanium orthopaedic implants at nano-scales so that...
This is not a city: Milton Keynes
Society, Politics & Law

This is not a city: Milton Keynes

...centre and surrounding built area, national and international headquarters for businesses and public sector organisations, a thriving local economy, a large shopping centre and a university. Several local organisations refer to Milton Keynes as a ‘city’: Milton Keynes City Football Club and Milton Keynes City Orchestra to name just two. Even the local authority, MK...
Reflections on resilience for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers
Society, Politics & Law

Reflections on resilience for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers

...Scheme and Basic guide to the UK spouse visa Asylum Aid Freedom from Torture Helen Bamber Foundation British Red Cross Refugee Services Child Trafficking Advice Centre (NSPCC) ECPAT UK Modern Slavery helpline and resource centre Barnardos Migrant and Refugee Children’s Refugee Legal Centre Coram Children’s Legal Centre Justright Scotland Scottish ......