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Decolonising the idea of culture in management studies
Money & Business

Decolonising the idea of culture in management studies

...et al., 2020). [This is a photograph showing the removal of the Edward Colston statue in Bristol] The empty statue pillar stand of Edward Colston that was removed during a Black Lives Matter Protest in Bristol, 2020 coloniality has survived decolonisation and still informs today's globalised worldIn fact, modern racial categories and the racial domination associated with...
'Bad Apples' or Organisational Cultures?
Education & Development

'Bad Apples' or Organisational Cultures?

...et al., 2019, for gaps related to socio-economic status/class/race see Carter and Weiner, 2013; for UK achievement gaps related to race/ethnicity see Stevens, 2007, for gender, ethnicity and social class see Strand, 2014) and disproportionate numbers of Black male students disciplined and excluded from school (for US see Skiba et al., 2002; Monroe, 2005; Ritter and...
The trailblazers of 2024 launch women’s sport into an exciting 2025
Health, Sports & Psychology

The trailblazers of 2024 launch women’s sport into an exciting 2025

...profile events across multiple disciplines. Here’s a guide to some of the most anticipated competitions you can look forward to: Dates to watch out for in 2025! TENNIS Grand Slam Tournaments: 12 January The Australian Open begins on 12 January, with British number one Katie Boulter set to compete. Subsequent Grand Slam events include the French Open, Wimbledon, and the...
An introduction to web applications architecture
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to web applications architecture

...style and structure of buildings. In the context of the architecture of web applications we will focus on structure, both in the terms of their physical components, the ‘system architecture’, and software (the programs making up an application), the ‘software architecture’. Let’s first define what we mean by ‘software architecture’ by considering the...
The Byzantine icon
History & The Arts

The Byzantine icon

...style, three out of its five scenes are drawn from western iconography. The Crucifixion and the Carrying of the Cross can be found both in Byzantine and western art; however, the iconography of the Pieta (especially in the white headscarf underneath the Virgin’s chin), the Flagellation (rarely depicted in Byzantine art) and the Resurrection (with Christ emerging from...
Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
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Money & Business

Internships and other work experiences

...styles, working hours, customer interaction, etc. Of course, not all part-time work is casual. Increasing flexibility from employers means that there are many more part-time professional roles available and these are also a valuable way to build your skills and experience, and gain insight into a particular work environment...Week 1: What is an internship or work...
Animals at the extremes: the desert environment
Nature & Environment

Animals at the extremes: the desert environment

...et al. (2000) The occurrence of deserts on a worldwide basis …, Environmental Physiology of Animals, Chapter 14. Blackwell Science Limited © Willmer et al. (2000) The occurrence of deserts on a worldwide basis …, Environmental Physiology of Animals, Chapter 14. Blackwell Science Limited Figure 1 Locations of deserts worldwide showing the broad latitudinal belts north...
Researching Antarctic ice sheets
Nature & Environment

Researching Antarctic ice sheets

...et al., 2013) with some points of interest. Above is a map from the latest measurements of Antarctic bedrock topography. Blue-green colours are below sea level. You can see the broad outline of the continental shelf, with a steep edge falling off to the dark blue deep ocean. This BBC article has a lovely fly-over video, bringing to life the world of great mountain ranges...