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Leaving no stone unturned in the pursuit of female athletic performance
Health, Sports & Psychology

Leaving no stone unturned in the pursuit of female athletic performance

...hrs 14 min 4 sec...[Basketball player] Incredible performances like this continue to remind us that women can perform far beyond any limits that were originally bestowed upon them by that 1928 committee. As women continue to pursue peak performance, whether that be in sport and exercise or beyond, we have to think differently about what it takes to allow them to fulfil...
Concussion in football: Is it time to get ahead of the game?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Concussion in football: Is it time to get ahead of the game?

...management of concussion at all ages and levels of football. So, what is being done to manage the risk of concussion in football and is it enough? [Tributes are seen outside the stadium for former Manchester United player Nobby Stiles prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 01, 2020 in Manchester, England.]...
What is shareholder activism?
Money & Business

What is shareholder activism?

...management to achieve their goals. These investors either invest their own capital or use their hedge funds to amplify their influence with other investors’ money. Their objectives range from changes in the firm’s financing structure or cost cutting to non-financial objectives which sometimes include the adoption of socially or environmentally friendly policies....
The machine that is still changing the world
Science, Maths & Technology

The machine that is still changing the world

...manage operations more effectively in other sectors, it is also continuing to change the world. ...It is now over 25 years since Jim Womack and his colleagues first published their study of global automotive production systems, entitled “The Machine that Changed the World”[i]. The book presented the findings of a thorough comparative study of the productivity of...
Diary of a new Life Peer
Society, Politics & Law

Diary of a new Life Peer

...introduction ceremony on 21 March, including confirming who would be introducing me, as it is required that two current members of House formally take part in the ceremony. I chose Lord Wigley and Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle. Lord Wigley is a fellow Plaid Cymru member, and Baroness Bennett is a member of the Greens. I also requested a fake fur robe instead of real...
Writing your research proposal
Education & Development

Writing your research proposal

...introduction, the research question and the context are aimed at addressing considerations one and two. Your Introduction Your Introduction will provide a clear and succinct summary of your proposal. It will include a title, research aims and research question(s), all of which allows your reader to understand immediately what the research is about and what it is intended...
Digital forensics
Science, Maths & Technology

Digital forensics

...introduction to computer forensics and investigation, and provides a taster in understanding how to conduct investigations to correctly gather, analyse and present digital evidence to both business and legal audiences. It also outlines the tools to locate and analyse digital evidence on a variety of devices, how to keep up to date with changing technologies, and laws and...
Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Redundancy - what are your next steps?
Education & Development

Redundancy - what are your next steps?

...manage and come through the other side of redundancy. You can find out about support that may be available to you, advice on finance, wellbeing and career planning. Listen to those who have experienced and successfully reframed their redundancy journey, plus from recruiters on how to present yourself positively in future applications. To start with, it’s perfectly...