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A hard day at the Met Office: The BBC look for a change in the weather
History & The Arts

A hard day at the Met Office: The BBC look for a change in the weather

...care? The clichéd conversational opener about the state of the weather is invariably followed by the comment that it wasn’t predicted correctly. Yet anecdotal evidence is misleading. The “skill” of a weather forecast is determined by measuring the correlation between a forecast weather map and what actually happened. This can be judged against the skill of a...
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How to provide a trauma-informed police response to victims of rape and serious sexual offences
Society, Politics & Law

How to provide a trauma-informed police response to victims of rape and serious sexual offences

...care, particularly in relation to recognising and managing trauma and dispelling rape myths. However, FROs report that their training is insufficient and covers limited areas of the role, including pragmatic guidance such as early evidence kits and covering the FRO booklet. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) days were received positively by FROs, however attendance...
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Knife crime is a health risk for young people – it can’t be solved by policing alone
Education & Development

Knife crime is a health risk for young people – it can’t be solved by policing alone

...care, early intervention, and housing services have been particularly affected. The policy of austerity has had an especially large impact on those young people most affected by knife and gun violence. They no longer have access to the Educational Maintenance Allowance, Connexions Careers Service or housing benefits, and youth support services have been decimated. Those...
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From Pakistan to Britain: Identity and Belonging
Society, Politics & Law

From Pakistan to Britain: Identity and Belonging

...care sector, I witnessed institutional barriers and limitations which pose challenges to migrants. In some cases, restricted access to services due to their immigration status can make them feel like outsiders. That’s why institutions have to be creative to promote diversity and bridge the gaps. After 20 years, I can say it has been a remarkable journey. I chose to make...
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Unmasking inequalities: what COVID-19 revealed about the degree awarding gap at The Open University
Digital & Computing

Unmasking inequalities: what COVID-19 revealed about the degree awarding gap at The Open University

...caring responsibilities and unreliable broadband was more likely to disengage, defer or underperform – not due to lack of motivation, but due to overwhelming structural pressures. [Blue bottles of hand sanitiser on a table during work from home to protect against covid-19] Institutional factors also played a role. While the OU made efforts to accommodate students during...
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How can we encourage people to mend their clothes?
Science, Maths & Technology

How can we encourage people to mend their clothes?

...what will you do? Next time you get a hole in your jeans or a rip in your sleeve – pause. Could you fix it? Could someone help you? Could this small act, this tiny stitch, be part of something much bigger? Because in the end, mending isn’t just about clothes. It’s about caring for our belongings, for the planet, and for each other. Don’t ditch it – stitch it!...
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Building belonging and mattering to achieve equity for Black STEM students
Education & Development

Building belonging and mattering to achieve equity for Black STEM students

...careful moderation. But the lessons are clear: face-to-face events increase impact, collaboration across faculties strengthens networks, and student leadership deepens authenticity. The long-term vision is ambitious yet essential: to create a culture where all Open University Black STEM students feel they can belong and matter. This means embedding community as a core...
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Self-managed abortion in the UK
Health, Sports & Psychology

Self-managed abortion in the UK

...cared for during telephone consultations was important to a good overall experience. Participants appreciated compassion from health professionals, and emotional support eased their anxieties about self-management. A positive initial experience helped individuals to feel supported throughout the abortion experience. Personal relationships and the comfort of the home...
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