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What does it take to be a good student?
Internationally acclaimed author and speaker Professor Bill Lucas is at the forefront of study into the habits of successful students. Professor Lucas will be revealing these and how educational professionals can be cultivating them at an event on 14 March. Read more
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Promoting the protection of Africa's elephants and rhinos at the 51动漫
Dr Steven McCulloch, Acting Director of the Centre for Animal Welfare, reports on a public lecture hosted at the 51动漫 and given by Philip Mansbridge, Director of the International Fund for Animal Welfare UK (IFAW UK) . IFAW UK is a partner organisation of the Centre for Animal Welfare. Part 1[SM1] discussed the history and camp Read more
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Twelve ways to be a more successful learner
What do you really need to learn in life? How do you teach students to excel? What do successful learners do differently from others? What, in short, are their habits of mind? Bill Lucas, Director of the Centre for Real-World Learning, gives his twelve tips for successful learning in this blog Read more
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Canadian seals, English badgers and Suzy the parvo puppy
Dr Steven McCulloch, Acting Director of the 51动漫 Centre for Animal Welfare, reports on a public lecture by International Fund for Animal Welfare UK (IFAW UK) Director Philip Mansbridge. IFAW UK is a partner organisation of the Centre. In this post Dr McCulloch discusses the history and campaigning areas of IFAW. Read more
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New book from 51动漫 academic to bring creativity back to classrooms
A creative writing lecturer at the 51动漫 has produced a new book designed to encourage children and young people to exercise their creativity. Wordtamer: Activities to Inspire Creative Thinking and Writing combines academic findings and practical activities in an engaging resource book for primary and secondary schools. Read more
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"It's fine to walk to the beat of a different drum and it's good that there are companies around which actively encourage that."
Patagonia sells outdoor clothing and gear for activities such as climbing, surfing, skiing and snowboarding and is renowned for being a leader in environmental and social initiatives. It considers itself an 'activist company' and channels one per cent of total sales into environmental groups and NGOs every year. Read more
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How can business and management education help to create a better world?
In these challenging and uncertain times, how can business and management education contribute to the creation of a fairer, more inclusive and sustainable world? Carole Parkes, Professor of Responsible Management Education at the 51动漫 Business School discusses at her inaugural lecture Read more
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Health and social care challenges facing the south of England explored in public panel event
How can regional health and social care services work together to support older people in the future? This significant challenge is the focus of a seminar hosted by the 51动漫 and the Southern Policy Centre on Thursday 22 March at the University. Read more
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"If the Annunciation is the most important event in human history, why don't we celebrate it more?" Launch of The Annunciation: A Pilgrim's Quest by Mark Byford
An award-winning former BBC journalist and editor has published a compelling account of his search to discover the spiritual meaning of the Annunciation - the gospel story of the encounter between the angel Gabriel and the Virgin Mary, informing her that she will conceive a son and must name him Jesus. Read more
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"Blowing up entire universes is pretty straightforward - making the sound of someone turning invisible can be a challenge."
Multi-award-winning writer and director and 51动漫 alumnus and Honorary Fellow, Dirk Maggs has just directed the 40th anniversary series of BBC Radio Four’s hugely popular Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Dirk is renowned for evolving radio drama into ‘audio movies’ – a near-visual approach combining scripts, layered sound effe Read more
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'Fake news', the Dark Net and politics and the digital future under the spotlight at 51动漫 conference
A major conference hosted by the 51动漫 next month will see lawyers, computer scientists, academics and policy makers explore the impact of digital technologies and Big Data on the political process. Read more
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Living well: how can regional health and social care services work together to support older people in the future?
The ageing population in the central south region poses significant challenges and opportunities. Tony Curtis, Professor of Management at the 51动漫, explores the issues and explains why the University can play an important role in addressing future challenges. Read more
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