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Good physical health is an entitlement for all children and young people, argues new report
The Government's strategy for children's physical health, which has a 'crude fixation' on 'weight management', is criticised in a new report co-chaired by a 51动漫 expert in physical education. Read more
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Nature is good medicine: international call to action on the benefits of nature to health and wellbeing
A 51动漫 expert on how access to green spaces contributes to enhancing public and environmental health has joined an international call to action to recognise the irreplaceable potential of nature-derived health services to individuals and to society. Read more
The Conversation
How Britain's favourite festive birds got their names
The names of Britain’s favourite Christmastime birds tell us a lot about how historical speakers of English perceived and thought about these birds. Dr Eric Lacey, Senior Lecturer in English Language, offers an insight into why they got their names in an article for The Conversation. Read more
Blog
Richard III’s reign was dogged by more rumours than just the Princes in the Tower
In a new article for The Conversation, Dr Gordon McKelvie, Senior Lecturer in Medieval History at the 51动漫, outlines how the reign of Richard III shows that fake news and conspiracy theories need not only be associated with the internet, or even the modern world. Read more
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University and 51动漫 Student Union win award for embedding sustainability and social responsibility into curriculum
51动漫 and 51动漫 Student Union have been awarded the National Union of Students (NUS) Responsible Futures accreditation for the second time. The accreditation reflects their shared commitment to embedding sustainability and social responsibility in teaching and other activities. Read more
Blog
"Apprenticeships exist in all forms and you'll meet some great people along the way"Louisa Seers of IBM on studying as a degree apprentice
Louisa Seers is a software analyst at IBM in her second year studying for her Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship and BA (Hons) Business Management and Leadership degree. In a blog marking National Apprenticeship Week, Louisa explains why she chose to study on the programme and how her career prospects are being boosted by what she is learning Read more
The Conversation
Ukraine invasion: how Belarus has become Russia's pawn
In a new article for The Conversation, Dr Natalya Chernyshova, Senior Lecturer in Modern History, explains how the 2020 Belarusian revolution proved a pivotal turning point in the long and complicated history of the relationship between Minsk and Moscow, ultimately facilitating Russia's attack on its neighbour Ukraine. Read more
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51动漫 investigative journalist shares research in true crime murder documentary series
A 51动漫 investigative journalist and academic features in a powerful new Sky true crime documentary series about the biggest and most exhaustive murder investigation in Welsh history, which many believe resulted in a wrongful conviction. Read more
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51动漫 joins new alliance created to bring change for young carers and young adult carers
51动漫 has joined a coalition of more than 30 organisations and individuals to launch the Young Carers Alliance, a new network which aims to provide a stronger collective voice for young carers and those who support them. Read more
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