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About Stories of Change
Nature & Environment

About Stories of Change

...will work with the interviews to write papers and design teaching materials. They will also be presented in ways that connect them all on the Stories of Change web platform. To find out more about the project please go to http://storiesofchange.ac.uk/. To listen to the interviews head over to the main Stories of Change page. [Arts and Humanities Research Council Logo]...
I Bought A Rainforest - Episode 2
Nature & Environment

I Bought A Rainforest - Episode 2

...of the problem and meets Erazmo, a mine owner who has spent 30 years trying to strike it lucky. The harsh working conditions and 16 hours shifts are brutal reminders to Charlie that both the rainforest and its inhabitants pay a high price for the bullion propping up the world banking system. Clip: The deadly process of illegal gold mining Clip: Meet the giant otters...
3D printing
Science, Maths & Technology

3D printing

...works similarly to traditional 2D printing. Material is added drop by drop rather than layer by layer, by controlling the flow of material using piezoelectric flow restrictors similar to those used in standard desktop inkjet printers. As drops are deposited on top of previous drops, three-dimensional structures can be formed. [Images to demonstrate '3D printing' - see...
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I Bought A Rainforest - Episode 3
Nature & Environment

I Bought A Rainforest - Episode 3

...can't refuse. It turns out that the answer had been staring him in the face the whole time. Together, Charlie and Elias embark on a new joint project; one that sees them working together rather than battling one another, planting trees, and heading towards a sustainable future for this one patch of precious rainforest. Clip: The forest on fire Clip: Charlie's vision...
An informal and friendly introduction to British Sign Language
Education & Development

An informal and friendly introduction to British Sign Language

...working through these videos and that it gives you some confidence to communicate with a deaf person. The alphabet Right handed finger spelling Days of the week Months Colours Weather Greetings Animals Emotions Five Ws and one H Summary We hope the short videos have been a useful resource and inspire you to go on and learn more. Additional resources and acknowledgements...
Hip Hop and the Institution: Darren Abracadazra
History & The Arts

Hip Hop and the Institution: Darren Abracadazra

...work, X Factor, is both a homage and pastiche inspired by Saul Williams, the American writer, poet, actor and musician. I've blended some of my experiences growing up, my genealogy, recent history, some iconic songs, cultural references and food, plus there is content relating to astrology, mythology, religion, colonialism and slavery.’ See Darren's performance of X...
Environment: habitat and conservation
Nature & Environment

Environment: habitat and conservation

...and its continuing transformation today. How Rivers Work Is the Severn changing again and what should we do about it? Identifying what causes floods. Ways to stop floods Farmers and conservationists explain how we can change the way we use the land. Challenges for the Future Creating more natural reservoirs and flood plains. Increasing biodiversity along the river's path....
Water supply and treatment in the UK
Science, Maths & Technology

Water supply and treatment in the UK

...they think. The panel outline what we can do to help ourselves. Fresh water filtration The multi-stage treatment process river water goes through before it comes out of our taps. Waste water filtration The processes at a sewage works and the types of waste water treated. Background to the case studies Dr Suresh Nesaratnam explains the choice of case studies in the video....