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How does rugby provide a focus for South African unity?
Health, Sports & Psychology

How does rugby provide a focus for South African unity?

...World Cup is upon us and rugby fever is gripping South Africa. South Africans don’t agree on many things politically and socially but, like most countries, they agree that they like to win in the sporting arena. The nation goes into mourning on a regular basis when its cricket and football teams perform badly, which is often the case. However, rugby is the shining star...
Living the Legacy
Science, Maths & Technology

Living the Legacy

...world to commemorate him? Sheila Ochugboju from the African Technology Policy Studies Network, Janice Asnine from the OU and Roberta Kacowicz from The British Council in Brazil, discuss the various initiatives that they have been involved in all over the world to promote Darwin. Their work shows that he can still be both relevant and exciting, and that diverse methods can...
Vitality Netball Nations Cup 2025: can the England Roses go all the way?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Vitality Netball Nations Cup 2025: can the England Roses go all the way?

...world’s top teams, the Roses’ chances of lifting the trophy were high, thanks to their recent form, experienced players, and strong leadership under Head Coach – Jess Thirlby. In 2023, the Roses secured an impressive bronze medal at the Fast5 Netball World Series and silver in the Netball World Cup, showing their ability to compete against the best in the world. In...
Why you shouldn't sniff at Winnie The Pooh
History & The Arts

Why you shouldn't sniff at Winnie The Pooh

...World War I. The golden age view of a child’s world was one that was close to nature – the child an innocent before the imposed horrors of school and education, and a figure of loss and nostalgia for the adult. This was very much the landscape of Winnie’s home in Hundred Acre Wood. As cultural theorist Stefan Herbrechter said: “Children are supposed to live in a...
Plastic planet
Nature & Environment

Plastic planet

...with plastic waste] Plastic peril The scale of the problem we're facing. Plastics Watch on the BBC Turning the tide Different approaches, different futures. Why plastic? Why has the world become so dependent on plastics? Our video explains the value of plastic - and try a free course exploring the design and manufacturing processes which create our world....
Type 2 diabetes across the globe: What's going on?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Type 2 diabetes across the globe: What's going on?

...world and uncover why there is a global epidemic of type 2 diabetes and bust some of the myths around it...[diabetes interactive screen] Select the image above to get the low-down on the type 2 diabetes situation around the world. Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free alternative like...
The Middle East conflict has swiftly exposed economic vulnerability in the region
Society, Politics & Law

The Middle East conflict has swiftly exposed economic vulnerability in the region

...World Bank and the World Economic Forum, the region was stable, modern and reliable. Now the six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates – are watching on nervously. The economic damage done by what has become a regional conflict, bringing an abrupt loss of stability, could be huge....
Renewable Energy and the UK
Science, Maths & Technology

Renewable Energy and the UK

...World? Is a renewable-powered future for the world achievable? The International Energy Agency in 2013 predicted that within three years renewable electricity generation will grow to be the world’s second largest source of electricity ahead of natural gas and nuclear power. However while the European renewable energy council predicts up to 100% of power coming from...