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SHAPE in Schools: Changing mindsets in support of social sciences, humanities and the arts

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Lessons from SHAPE form the cornerstone of governance, culture and community. The definition of social sciences was also poorly understood, with a third of learners including biology, chemistry and physics within it. How are people’s lives affected if they cannot access shoes and are experiencing shoe poverty?

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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science

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We come from a variety of backgrounds including microbiology, human geography and theology,” says Dr Andy Jones, the theologian in the group. We come from a variety of backgrounds including microbiology, human geography and theology,” says Dr Andy Jones, the theologian in the group. job-profiles/microbiologist. MEET DHARA.

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Modelling mines: how can a new 3D modelling platform make mining more sustainable and be part of the solution to climate change?

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Many governments around the world are putting a lot of faith in EVs to help them reach their climate targets. As it is open source, it is accessible to a wide range of users. Geology, maths, physics, chemistry and biology are all sciences that will be leading this research. What’s next for Loop?

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The power of geographic information systems: bringing data to life with maps

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Talk like a geographic information systems expert Cartography — map making Environmental justice — ensuring equitable access to the environment for all people. I went to university to study geography, then started a master’s in meteorology. I started studying chemistry because it seemed like something I would be able to get a job in.

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Supporting small farms: how protecting local farms can protect local communities

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And yet, many small farmers have limited access to resources and find themselves at a social disadvantage due to bias and prejudice. With less access to technology and fertiliser, small farms are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

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Urban farming for urban families

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This was when South Africa was transitioning from the Apartheid system (based on racial segregation and run by an all-white government) to a democratic republic. Anthropologists can use their expertise in a variety of areas, including academia and research, business and marketing, the charity sector, and even in government.

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Classroom resources for the new school year

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Chemistry Atmospheric chemistry – When we invent new chemicals, Dr Tran Nguyen studies how they react in the atmosphere and what this might mean for air pollution, acid rain and climate change. Economic geography – Professor Sarah Hall is studying the effects of Brexit on financial services.