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31 January 2019 - 11:02

'Translators think structurally' – Denis Beznosov, poet and translator

Denis Beznosov is Head of the Cultural Project Department at Russian State Children's Library. He spoke about translating poetry, and what children and young people are reading in Russia.

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Literature
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Date
27 September 2018 - 07:57

One documentary filmmaker's advice for beginners

Baby Ruth Villarama is a documentary filmmaker whose recent film follows domestic workers competing in a beauty pageant. She shares her advice for new documentary makers.

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Theatre, Study in the UK, Universities and higher education
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Date
21 September 2018 - 08:12

How I forgave the man who murdered my father

Candice Mama tells her story of life after her father's murder in apartheid-era South Africa, and education's role in building a just society. 

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Justice, Conflict resolution, Cultural leadership
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13 September 2018 - 13:26

One Arabic-English translator shares his experience

Tony Calderbank has been translating from Arabic to English since 1992. He shares some of the knowledge he has acquired along the way. 

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Literature, History
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05 September 2018 - 10:34

Black Lives Matter Toronto founding member talks about his complex identity

Artist and activist Syrus Marcus Ware talks about black, transgender and disabled identity, and gives his best advice for effective activism. 

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Performance, Equal opportunities and diversity
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04 September 2018 - 12:03

How researchers developed an app that decodes babies' cries

Anastasia Ntracha is part of the team that developed the iCry2Talk app, which tells parents and carers what babies are saying when they cry. 

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Science
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15 August 2018 - 13:44

How one woman built a career as a science journalist

Bhavya Khullar is a science journalist based in Delhi. She talks about how to find a story, approach an editor and build a career. 

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Science
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02 August 2018 - 12:14

How to help your child learn English with YouTube videos

Tracey Chapelton, education consultant and materials writer, has some advice for parents of young English learners, whose home language might not be English. 

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Learning resources, Primary school, English language
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07 June 2018 - 15:00

Scientists use drones to collect whale snot

How do you do you conduct a health check-up for an animal that is 80,000 kilograms bigger than your average pet? According to PhD candidate Vanessa Pirotta, the answer is drones.

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06 June 2018 - 09:06

Who decides how to design public space?

This year's Venice Biennale architecture exhibition is titled 'Freespace'. We asked architecture and design journalist Debika Ray about public space and the British Pavilion.

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Design, Architecture, Festivals
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