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History offers Britain an important lesson on shutting down immigration
Britain’s struggle to come to terms with immigration is starting to look like a case of history repeating itself argues Dr Tendayi Bloom and Dr Katherine Tonkiss.
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Is there a link between cultural background and water consumption?
Using smart water meters, Sophie Watson, Professor of Sociology at the Open University, has identified water usage trends based on a variety of demographics.
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The navigation apps that help the visually impaired
A technological revolution is underway improving the lives of many who may benefit from additional assistance says human geographer, Dr Oliver Zanetti.
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Five smart technologies helping the visually impaired
Cutting-edge research is enabling the development of new potentially life-changing prototypes aimed at serving those with disabilities says, Dr Oliver Zanetti.
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How data is making our cities smarter
Data research may lead to more efficient, sustainable and democratic societies says Gillian Rose, Professor of Human Geography at the University of Oxford.
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How do you know you are in a smart city?
Integrated urban technology is less apparent when it is functioning well says, Gillian Rose, Professor of Human Geography at the University of Oxford.
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Introduction to critical criminology
This free course, Introduction to critical criminology, provides a brief introduction to critical criminological thinking. It defines the ways in which critical criminologists take a 'critical stance' on the fundamental concepts, practices and institutions associated with crime and criminal justice systems.
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Trump and Brexit: What do they owe to economists?
The reasons for the Trump phenomenon and Brexit vote are many and various, but have we overlooked ways in which standard economics, by failing to take seriously the radical uncertainty endemic in modern political economies, has contributed to the populist turn? Richard Bronk argues that by mischaracterising their profession as able to make ...
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Money & Business
Why do multinationals hope for a customs union?
In a customs union, goods cross borders seamlessly, but in a free trade agreement, border checks are needed to ensure conformity with rules of origin. Paola Conconi explains why a customs union is key for multinationals wishing to stay in the UK after Brexit.
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Why does behavioural economics point to a hard Brexit?
Alan Shipman says the signs are that the UK will exit the EU without any measures to soften the blow. Prospect Theory explains why this might be.
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London inside out
Fifteen years since the 7/7 bombings, we look back at unity in London after the terror attacks...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
The battle for PrEP on the NHS
A revolutionary drug could save lives - but it's expensive. NHS England decide against making it available - but one man wasn't going to accept that decision...