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Millennial burnout: building resilience is no answer – we need to overhaul how we work
Health, Sports & Psychology

Millennial burnout: building resilience is no answer – we need to overhaul how we work

...economic conditions that millennials face, according to Petersen. She also describes “intensive parenting” as a contributing factor, because millennials have been relentlessly trained and prepared for the workplace by their parents. They have internalised the idea that they need to be working all the time or engaging in the never-ending pursuit of self-optimisation....
England v Scotland: A Celebration of Togetherness or Division?
Health, Sports & Psychology

England v Scotland: A Celebration of Togetherness or Division?

...economic core of the United Kingdom is located in London and the South-East. With the restrictions on attendance required by the COVID-19 pandemic, and only a few thousand tickets available for Scottish supporters, it will be a smaller Tartan Army that will have to make its voice heard in the capital. For English supporters it is matches against Germany and Argentina, and...
Superplastic forming
Science, Maths & Technology

Superplastic forming

...Economic production range extended as complexity of component increases. Cycle times, which depend on material and component size and complexity, are 5–40 min. Increasing the strain rate to reduce cycle times may cause cavitation in the material. This can be eliminated by HIPing, but at considerable expense (see J04). Low flow stresses allow cast aluminium tooling...
What is the 2015 Autumn Statement all about?
Society, Politics & Law

What is the 2015 Autumn Statement all about?

...economic statement of the year will be surprisingly tough for a government now boasting a growing economy and a Commons majority. Chancellor of the exchequer George Osborne will deliver the details of the Autumn Statement and Spending Review on Wednesday November 25. A five-year view of the government’s spending plans, it will outline how £4 trillion of taxes will be...
A new layer: Culture, the Irish language and identity in 2015
OpenLearn Ireland

A new layer: Culture, the Irish language and identity in 2015

...from twelve families to four and the English language is spoken daily by over 90% of the population. Oideas Gael is a strong force in the area, both economically and socially but, all in all, it is clear that reversing language decline is a particularly difficult challenge once the tipping point in the process has been reached." Explore the articles in this collection ....
How large is the UK alternative finance sector?
Money & Business

How large is the UK alternative finance sector?

...economic life.” “2015 has seen another year of remarkable growth for Alternative Finance in the UK,” said Stian Westlake, Nesta’s Executive Director of Policy & Research. “Little more than a collection of plucky startups just six years ago, the sector now does £3.2 billion of business a year. As the sector grows and matures it is sure to face challenges -...
What does the French regional election result mean?
Society, Politics & Law

What does the French regional election result mean?

...economic failures at the fore and blended into the mix a subtle undercurrent of anti-abortion and anti-family planning discourse, as well as aiming to exploit opposition to same-sex marriage to win votes. During the last regional elections, the Socialists took control of 21 out of 22 regional assemblies off the back of a tide of anti-Sarkozy feeling. François Hollande...
Introduction to Green Social Prescribing — Mental Health and the Workplace Environment
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introduction to Green Social Prescribing — Mental Health and the Workplace Environment

...economic, and environmental factors. Helping to address any of these needs directly with the individual enables them to take a more active part in decision making. They are then more likely to be able to take control of their own wellness. This video explains more about the process of social prescribing in Wales: [Infographic of the social prescribing pathway.] What about...