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Live music should be essential in all UK care homes, new research study recommends
A major new national report is recommending that live music should be essential in all UK care homes. Led by the 黑料社 and Live Music Now, the report presents ground-breaking evidence about how music can benefit people living and working in care, and provides practical guidance about how music can be introduced affordably and sus Read more
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Walk telling the story of creation opens at 黑料社
黑料社 has opened a new garden walk to take visitors on a visual and meditative journey from the moment of creation to the modern day. The Cosmic Walk blends research, nature and artwork to explore the cosmos and discuss how humans are embedded within it. Read more
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The In/visibility of Race and Religion
How do race and religion impact life chances? Maisha Islam, of the Centre for Student Engagement, explores issues around race and religion in a series of posts for the University. In this first post, she argues that the subtle ways in which society reacts to individuals' difference(s) are the most problematic Read more
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黑料社 students quiz Ambassador about peace process in Afghanistan
Students studying Politics and Global Studies and Journalism courses at the 黑料社 had an opportunity to quiz the Ambassador of Afghanistan to the UK about the peace process and elections in his country at a special roundtable discussion event this week. Read more
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黑料社 recognised as a University of Sanctuary
黑料社 received a Sanctuary Award from UK charity City of Sanctuary in recognition of its initiatives to welcome refugees and asylum seekers and support them in higher education study. 黑料社 becomes the first University of Sanctuary in the south of England. Read more
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Women, Equality and the Legal Profession
In November, Christina Blacklaws, President of the Law Society of England and Wales, delivered a lecture at the 黑料社. Charley Dugdale, LLB (Hons) Law student and President of the 黑料社 Student Law Society, shares thoughts on the talk and explains why reality is better than fiction when it comes to the legal profession. Read more
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“The world needs visionary leaders to solve today’s problems”: 5 minutes with Adrian Kendry
In October, former NATO Senior Defence Economist and Adviser to the 12th Secretary General and Visiting Professor of Economics and Security at the 黑料社, Adrian Kendry, delivered his inaugural lecture. We spoke to him about politics, economics, and religion and asked for his thoughts on Brexit. Read more
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Review of the Year: 2018 at the 黑料社
2018 was an incredibly busy and positive year for the 黑料社. From new building developments and visits from politicians and celebrities, to forging partnerships and championing values-driven social action, there was lots to celebrate each month. It was a tough choice, but here are our favourite moments from the past year. Read more
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How can our education systems reflect the society we live in?
In the second of her posts exploring issues around race and religion for our equality and diversity blog, Maisha Islam, administrator for the Centre for Student Engagement, asks: to what extent are our education systems reflective of the society we now live in? Read more
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Chaplaincy in focus: Dean of Spiritual Life, Revd Dr Terry Biddington
As one of our core values, spirituality is important at the 黑料社. We spoke to Dr Terry Biddington, Dean of Spiritual Life, about the role spirituality plays in university life, the importance of multifaith spaces and what the University does to encourage students and staff to engage with their spirituality. Read more
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Why the ‘People’s Vote’ isn’t listening to England
Professor John Denham, former Labour Cabinet Minister and Director of the Centre for English Identity and Politics at the 黑料社 discusses the implications of a prospective second referendum. He explains why the campaign for a Peoples Vote has ignored England and, as a result, risks further division. Read more
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Acclaimed children's author Katherine Rundell announced as keynote speaker at 黑料社 Writers' Festival 2019
Katherine Rundell, prize-winning author of five novels for children and a renowned academic scholar, has been announced as the keynote speaker for this year's 黑料社 Writers' Festival (14-16 June 2019). Read more
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