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Globalisation and health
Society, Politics & Law

Globalisation and health

...social sectors, such as health and education, tend not to recognise their interdependence, and a new integrated approach is needed. The role of the state Attitudes towards to the state - its role and its scale - play a crucial role in determining publid health policy Global partnership The role of the private sector in the public health arena. Working in global...
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Five things to know about being disabled and LGBTQ
Health, Sports & Psychology

Five things to know about being disabled and LGBTQ

...work as a kind of social shorthand, but they shouldn’t become a prison. If one set of words don’t fit, you’ll find others that do. 5: You can be disabled and trans [transgender pride flag] There are lots of disabled trans people out there. If you think you might be trans and want to discuss it with someone, talk to your GP, and, if you so desire, ask for a referral...
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Past-Time Lover: Lord Byron
History & The Arts

Past-Time Lover: Lord Byron

...social institutions, criticism, conformity Age: 236 Personality traits: artistic, creative, passionate, mysterious A bit about me: Love first touched my soul at the mere age of 8 when I set eyes upon my distant cousin Mary Duff. I was later to learn of her marriage, and ‘it nearly threw me into convulsions…sometimes I doubt if I have ever been really attached...
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The Black History Month Talks: Reclaiming Narratives
Education & Development

The Black History Month Talks: Reclaiming Narratives

...work we all must do to effect lasting social change. Dr Fidele Mutwarasibo Empowering Others to Reclaim the Narrative through Action Research and Bespoke Leadership Development In the post-2020 landscape, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) work remains a lively and often contested space. Reflecting on G. A. Spivak’s question, ‘Can the subaltern speak?’, Dr...
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World in transition: Migration and Trade
Nature & Environment

World in transition: Migration and Trade

...social exchange currency. Migrant communities, such as Greek Cypriots and Ethiopians in London, and Sierra Leonians in Liverpool, have a chance to reveal the issues they’ve faced; while we also hear from experts who are working to expand the contribution that African migrants abroad can make to Africa’s development. Finally, a Chinese “beer pioneer” and China...
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Economy, business and development - Student Hub Live's Brexit Special
Society, Politics & Law

Economy, business and development - Student Hub Live's Brexit Special

...social exchange and political convergence. However, the Brexit decision was triggered in part by a perception that EU trade arrangements now restrain member states from pursuing global trade and undermine their social cohesion through increased movement and scaled-down welfare states. The single European market has been condemned for expanding regulation while its single...
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Festival of Psychology
Health, Sports & Psychology

Festival of Psychology

...work...These presentations, given by speakers from universities across Wales, provides an opportunity to: Learn about excellent psychological research happening in Wales and beyond Understand the impact psychological research has many areas of everyday life Hear about the breath of areas in psychology and the diversity this field offers For anyone who is a psychology...
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Drugs and consumerism
Money & Business

Drugs and consumerism

...pricing, advertising and marketing...The OU's Dr Peter Bloom talks to Professor Gerard Hastings—the first UK Professor of Social Marketing and founder/director of the Institute for Social Marketing and Centre for Tobacco Control Research at Stirling and The Open University—about consumerism, marketing, and pricing, particularly around prescription drugs. Transcript...
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