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Why do some cities thrive?
Science, Maths & Technology

Why do some cities thrive?

...course, and is still important to the economy of many of our cities,” says Martin. “But the number of people working in manufacturing has fallen over the past 30 years because of increasing efficiency and productivity, and the rise of foreign competitors.” The team’s study for the Foresight Project looked at 63 cities across the UK. One finding was that the...
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The Lords against the gunboats: When the House of Lords took on Lord Palmerston
History & The Arts

The Lords against the gunboats: When the House of Lords took on Lord Palmerston

...course deliver a speech of such extraordinary length as the one with which he opened Monday evening's discussion without displaying many of those capacities as a rhetorician which have long since gained him a name among the master of eloquence, and in the brilliant manifestation of which he knows so well how to dazzle the judgments of the Senate. Yet we are bold to say...
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Belfast: Racing to the top for the Grande Partenza
Health, Sports & Psychology

Belfast: Racing to the top for the Grande Partenza

...13% of people suffer with depression in Northern Ireland, physical activity is more important than ever to combat mental illness. Citizens and visitors to Belfast will watch a rose-tinted city as the Grande Partenza cyclists speed through the streets on the 9th May. The city will be pink, vibrant and bustling. Belfast is on course, and its reputation is racing to the top....
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DIY: Make Your Own Soap
Science, Maths & Technology

DIY: Make Your Own Soap

...courses and qualifications In theory, you can make soap by treating almost any fat or oil with sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide (for a 'soft' soap). Some recipes use animal fats like tallow (from beef) or lard (from pork). Others use vegetable oils, like coconut or olive oil. Soapmaking (or saponification as the chemical reaction is called), like any chemical...
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The Silver Bridge Disaster: Stresses and strains
Science, Maths & Technology

The Silver Bridge Disaster: Stresses and strains

...course, it was owned by local people, and they publicised and promoted it as a very high-strength material bridge. So, the residents had no reason not to doubt that it was not going to be a nice strong bridge, similar, though thinner in design, not the big chunky bridge that existed in some of the areas, but they had complete confidence in it. And, uh, this nice silver...
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Explore the baking and culture of Europe: France
Languages

Explore the baking and culture of Europe: France

...course, saucisson brioché is a sausage baked in a loaf of brioche. It can be eaten warm or cold. Originating from the city of Lyon, saucisson brioché is a classic of the Lyonnais regional cuisine. Lyon is sometimes referred to as the gastronomic capital of France. Many famous French chefs originate from that area of the country. Image: Marylise Doctrinal under Creative...
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Scottish lecturers take strike action in campaign for fair pay
Society, Politics & Law

Scottish lecturers take strike action in campaign for fair pay

...courses Lecturers took strike action for an annual cost of living pay rise, for fair pay in other words. The strike followed a ballot with 73.3 % voting for strike action and action short of a strike (ASOS), on a 51.9% turnout (thereby achieving the threshold for industrial action under the Conservative UK Government anti-trade union laws) (EIS.org, 2022a). The background...
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NI Electoral Dynamics, and what Good Friday Agreement did to change it
Society, Politics & Law

NI Electoral Dynamics, and what Good Friday Agreement did to change it

...Politically, we are a long way from 1998. Looking back, all is different and small shifts are still occurring 25 years on. [Polling station in Bangor. Photograph for the article discussing what the Good Friday Agreement meant for electoral dynamics.] Find out more To discover what the Good Friday Agreement means in wider context, why not try the courses below?...
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