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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.

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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. The scientists spent time getting to know farmers in the research area, understanding their points of view and learning about the economic pressures they experience.

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The Mediterranean way: changing diets to extend lifespans

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“Participants also receive sessions with a health counsellor, who helps them set personal goals for behaviour change, and introduces problem-solving and self-monitoring skills to make changes to diet and physical activity levels more achievable,” says Alice. servings fewer sugar-sweetened drinks,” says Alice.

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

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I went to university to study geography, then started a master’s in meteorology. I was also taking classes in remote sensing and GIS which I found very exciting, so I transitioned back to geography and focused on climatology for my master’s thesis. I was interested in geography, sociology, history, psychology and political science.

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

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Organisations involved in SHAPE in Schools British Academy, London School of Economics (LSE), Cardiff University, UK Recent years have seen a strong drive in encouraging school students to take up further education and careers in STEM subjects. Society depends on creatives just as much as scientists.

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How can engineering address human rights issues?

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Davis has been working with Ashley Benítez Ou, a geography PhD student at the University of Connecticut, and their research has revealed significant differences in access to opportunities between different districts in Cusco. FIELD OF RESEARCH: Insect Ecology and Management. ABOUT ENGINEERING FOR HUMAN RIGHTS.

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Bringing life back to Kenya’s grasslands

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As well as addressing the underlying science of land degradation, they are engaging with local farmers to understand the social and economic pressures faced by communities, ensuring the land restoration practices they develop will persevere far beyond the project’s lifespan. This is vital for socio-economic development in the region.”.