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When I was a young career researcher in Berlin in my 20s, I longed to paint, sew and make furniture as a contrast to all my job-related reading and writing. That's why this short essay resonates for me. marleegrace.substack.com/?ut…
If you are considering your options after today's A Level results, we have spaces available through Clearing on our BSc Regenerative Food and Farming. Our Clearing Hotline 01803 847220 is open daily, head to our Clearing page here:campus.dartington.org/cleari…
Today’s "catch" from our weekly outdoor market in Charroux 86250, France. "Végétariens bienvenus", as some restaurants in France claim on tripadvisor. #Vegan #vegetarian #gourmet maps.app.goo.gl/pdEgLEUVM1mm…
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Interested in fish and other marine life? See all the books on this beautiful website, all written and published by my cousin, Frances Dipper. #sealife
What is the State for, and is it biased against women? Excellent talk, as usual, by David Runciman [Talking Politics: HISTORY OF IDEAS] MacKinnon on Patriarchy #talkingPoliticsHistoryOfIdeas podcastaddict.com/episode/10… via @PodcastAddict
If you can make it to the Brighton Marina on Thursday 17th at 5pm, come and join a conversation between me and musician Chris Cutler on a barge. Booking is on Eventbrite and is free. onca.org.uk/event/sensing-so…
Is a cow a conscious, sentient being?Fascinating interview with the director of "Cow". How thoughtful and sensitive she sounds. The film is out on mubi.com tomorrow, 11 Feb. mubi.com/notebook/posts/mubi…
BBC under threat again. Aghast to see this on Politico today: "Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries is going to hit the BBC with a two-year license fee freeze. Mail on Sunday... says the corporation will have to find savings of more than £2 billion over the next 6 years."
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The #PoliceCrackdownBill will give police more powers to shut down protest. Sign @libertyhq 's petition to stop these dangerous plans liberty.e-activist.com/page/…
Today world leaders begin negotiations at #COP26. Four youth activists from Namibia, Uganda, Mexico & Bangladesh are sailing to the UN climate summit to hold world leaders to account. They demand a seat at the table #MAPA
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Online safety is a huge issue for users of online shopping, search engines and social media. I'm supporting @whichuk's campaign to Make Tech Giants Take Responsibility - Please sign too!→ campaigns.which.co.uk/tech-g… via @whichuk
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Really enlightening account of the last 20 years in Afghanistan from. Part one. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct2j…
Just one day to go till the world's first live investigative documentary. And here's your last quiz question. The answer shows how bad things have got. #Rivercide, at 7pm tomorrow, will discover why our rivers are dying and who is responsible. rivercide.tv
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What a great person, bringing together conversations, care and climate. I didn't know that the NHS accounts for 5% of UK emissions (if it's true) I.e. more than all the flights we take. #ecology bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000x4…
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