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Integrated education in Northern Ireland - or divide and sectarianism?
Society, Politics & Law

Integrated education in Northern Ireland - or divide and sectarianism?

...open to ‘others’ on an equal basis. Catholic schools are not only schools for Catholics they maintain, they have developed a more inclusive curriculum in response to the increasingly ethnic and multi faith (non-Christian) profile of Northern Ireland. The ethos of a Catholic school is very highly valued by parents inside and outside of Northern Ireland, including...
How can nature help us meet the climate challenge in towns and cities?
Nature & Environment

How can nature help us meet the climate challenge in towns and cities?

...Open University and Robert Gordon University found deprived areas in Glasgow tend to have lower-quality and less biodiverse green space than their wealthier counterparts (Baka and Mabon, 2022). The world over, benefits from nature-based solutions disproportionately accrue to the wealthiest people and places, and not the people who are at greatest risk under a changing...
How to read the news
Society, Politics & Law

How to read the news

...Open University on the topic, we’ve written some top tips, questions to ask yourself and suggestions to consider you can use when you navigate the media landscape. These tips will help you think critically, come to your own conclusions about the news you are consuming and help you to distinguish dependable information from disinformation. 1. Is the article meant to be a...
Everybody's looking for love
Health, Sports & Psychology

Everybody's looking for love

...open or only dealing with issues in a reactive way is more likely to leave people vulnerable to abuse. Professionals and caregivers also inappropriately apply the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to some people with learning disabilities, especially those with severe learning disabilities. The act states that the capacity to consent to sexual relationships must be assumed unless...
The real reason clowns scare us
Health, Sports & Psychology

The real reason clowns scare us

...of the creepiest sightings to be compiled. We may never understand quite how the activity has become as widespread as it has – but at least psychology can help us understand why the idea provokes a chill. Stephanie Lay, Postdoctoral researcher, The Open University This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. More scary articles...
Is there life on Europa?
Science, Maths & Technology

Is there life on Europa?

...opens up the possibilities of it being habitable for life. With missions due to visit the moon in the coming decade, it is an exciting time for astrobiologists. This article explores why Europa might be a target in the search for life, and what the potential might be of finding it there...You might have heard water referred to as a ‘universal solvent’ because of the...
Concussion, identity loss, depression: boxing’s toughest opponent isn’t in the ring, it’s mental health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Concussion, identity loss, depression: boxing’s toughest opponent isn’t in the ring, it’s mental health

...screening, career-transition programmes and open conversations about emotional wellbeing, boxing can continue to transform lives long after fighters hang up their gloves. Winning at all costs should never mean losing yourself outside the ring.[The Conversation] This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article....
More than carbon sinks: Other ways forests can fight climate change
Nature & Environment

More than carbon sinks: Other ways forests can fight climate change

...Opening the virtual symposium, FTA Director Vincent Gitz said: “The role of trees widens. This is very important in the context of the Paris Agreement which recognised that climate change is not only about mitigation but also about adaptation. The influence of trees on water cycles has important consequences on the global agenda for food security and climate change...