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How universities can support local businesses and communities
The pandemic has provided an urgent lesson in the value of cooperation and partnership. The state, the private sector and voluntary groups all rely on the success of the others to prosper. Collaboration will be more important than ever as we begin to focus on recovery over the coming years.Continue Reading
Latin America: inequality and political instability have lessons for the rest of the world
In a landmark speech about social mobility in 2013, the then US president, Barack Obama, warned against the problem of growing inequality in the starkest possible terms: The combined trends of increased inequality and decreasing mobility pose a fundamental threat to … our way of life. He was talking primarilyContinue Reading
After the death of Captain Sir Tom Moore, what role should charity play in funding the NHS?
Vickie Flores/EPA After the recent death of Captain Sir Tom Moore, outpourings of appreciation for his commitment to raising funds for the NHS during the pandemic have come from every corner of the UK. Moore inspired people of all ages and from all backgrounds to give to charity. However, theContinue Reading
A magical story, by a lady who meant so much.
Paula Gover-Simpson sadly passed away in February 2020, much loved to her family and friends. She was a vivacious and inspiring character, who now thanks to family, has a legacy for her creative skill and imagination. Known as Paul, both her and her husband moved to Devon in 2015 toContinue Reading
How coronavirus has highlighted the need for better rural transport
Joe Dunckley/Shutterstock We are now approaching a full year of living with COVID-19 and the restrictive conditions of lockdown. Its impact on travel networks, particularly public transport, has prompted plenty of discussion, but much of the emphasis has been on cities, with less attention given to the countryside – theContinue Reading
Brexit challenges threaten to slow South West manufacturing’s comeback, reveals latest Barometer
Brexit issues are causing small to medium-sized (SME) manufacturers in the South West significant disruption as they look to recover from the economic effects of COVID-19. The latest South West Manufacturing Barometer, which is produced by SWMAS, reveals 61% of companies have seen negative price changes within their supply chainContinue Reading
Leaving Hong Kong after China’s clampdown: where are people thinking of going and why? – The Conversation Weekly podcast
In this week’s episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, three experts explain why more people are thinking of leaving Hong Kong after China’s clampdown on dissent – and the choices they face about where to go. And we hear about new research that found a new way to speed upContinue Reading
Curious Kids Live: exploring the solar system
Elements of this image furnished by Nasa. Elena11/Shutterstock The Conversation’s Curious Kids series responds to children’s questions on all sorts of topics, but there’s one that comes up again and again: space. Why can’t we put people on Mars? How high could we jump on the Moon? What are meteoritesContinue Reading
Wynnstay appoints Environmental and Sustainability Manager
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India vs England 3rd Test, Day 2 Live Cricket Score: Jack Leach Strikes Twice To Remove Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane | Cricket News
IND vs ENG Live: England celebrate a wicket on Day 2 of the 3rd Test match.© BCCI India will be aiming to build on their lead against England on Day 2 of the ongoing third Test match, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In response to England’s 112, theContinue Reading