Opinion
A stitch in time for the Ozone Hole, a cause for celebration?
As I wake up inside our puffy down-feather sleeping bag, the body aches from running a marathon yesterday and the mind aches with the reality that Katharine, my fellow adventure runner and I will do it again today and tomorrow too.
By Katharine and David Lowrie | Notebook, Opinion, Science & Technology | Tuesday, 11 December 2012 at 12:15 pm
The meaning of NUS demonstrations
Life for many has got worse as the government has used the opportunity presented by the global financial crisis to push through reforms to restructure the UK economy. Part of that restructuring has been to change the function of higher education.
By James Poulter | Notebook, Opinion | Wednesday, 21 November 2012 at 10:13 am
The Silent University: Giving a voice to asylum seekers
The idea of The Silent University started at the beginning of 2012. It was inspired by the urgent need for a common voice for asylum seekers, refugees and migrants, who although from a professional background, could not practice their profession due to the limitations of residency permits, language barriers and other bureaucratic restrictions.
By Ahmet Ogut | Notebook, Opinion | Wednesday, 21 November 2012 at 4:00 am
The Munch Poke Ping report: Why we need to help excluded young people stay safe online
Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) provide education for children who cannot go to mainstream school. Supporting excluded young people in PRUs can be challenging, especially when it comes to the use and misuse of social media. Stephen Carrick-Davies, author of the ‘Munch Poke Ping’ report shares what mainstream schools can learn from the work being done in PRUs.
By Stephen Carrick-Davies | Notebook, Opinion | Monday, 19 November 2012 at 3:01 pm
Anti-bullying week: Children are scared to be brilliant, to shine
With Anti-Bullying Week running from 19-23 November, Lauren Seager-Smith from the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA), which is hosted by the National Children’s Bureau, discusses the effects of bullying on our children and young people and what can be done to tackle it.
By Lauren Seager-Smith | Notebook, Opinion | Monday, 19 November 2012 at 1:38 pm
Barking Blondes: Macy Gray, rock ‘n’ roll dogs and rescuing Adam Ant
Macy Gray was a guest on our show this week to enthuse over her two young bull breeds Trigga and Weezy, both of which were left behind in America.
By Joanne Good and Anna Webb | Notebook, Opinion | Sunday, 18 November 2012 at 4:00 am
Why Britain’s SMEs are turning to trading alternatives
Economic conditions continue to prove challenging for the country’s small businesses with any fluctuations in investment, inflation or confidence hitting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) the hardest. It’s clear that businesses have had to become savvier in how they operate, generate revenue and protect the bottom line. That’s why many of the UK’s SMEs are turning to innovative trading alternatives as they look to boost revenue.
By Nick Moore | Notebook, Opinion | Friday, 16 November 2012 at 3:19 pm
Global Entrepreneurship Week: Rebalancing employment through entrepreneurship
Right now, if the economy was a patient, it would still be in intensive care. Showing positive signs, but still a sick puppy. It will take time to inject enough confidence into the market to ensure that growth is maintained and the economy is truly back on track.
By Charlie Mullins | Notebook, Opinion | Tuesday, 13 November 2012 at 2:39 pm
Becoming the City of Culture is a chance for Derry~Londonderry to begin a new chapter
Next year Derry~London Derry will become the first UK City of Culture. Inspired by Liverpool’s tenure as the European holder of the title, the Northern Irish city will celebrate a year of local culture, as well as holding some of the UK’s most prestigious cultural events and awards.
By Grainne Maguire | Notebook, Opinion | Monday, 12 November 2012 at 2:11 pm
Barking Blondes: Discover Dogs, chased by owners and doggy wheelchairs
This weekend is Discover Dogs at London’s Earl’s Court and we have been asked to judge. What sounds like a great gig is in fact one of the most stressful challenges in our diary.
By Joanne Good and Anna Webb | Notebook, Opinion | Sunday, 11 November 2012 at 4:00 am
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