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Date
28 September 2020 - 16:07

How does adaptive technology affect our lives?

Software Engineer Paul Isaris tells us how adaptive technology helps us adapt to remote work, play games and communicate our needs.

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Technology, Equal opportunities and diversity
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Date
13 February 2020 - 12:30

'We want to be seen' – Shannon Sickels on identity

As Northern Ireland celebrates its first same-sex marriage, playwright and activist Shannon Sickels (Yee) tells us about identity and its role in learning.

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Equal opportunities and diversity
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Date
21 May 2019 - 14:32

Why are fewer pupils in Northern Ireland choosing to learn a language?

A new report into languages in Northern Ireland shows a 19 per cent drop in uptake at GCSE level over the last eight years.

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Publications, Languages
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Date
10 May 2019 - 14:35

Young Germans' concerns about violence outweigh their experiences

The Next Generation Germany report surveyed young people on identity, immigration and education. The British Council's Christine Wilson summarises the findings.

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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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Date
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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Date
17 April 2018 - 15:00

What do young Kenyans want for the future?

Quality education, fair access to career opportunities and a more visible role in public life – Simon Ndirangu summarises the findings of the Next Generation Kenya report.

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Date
16 April 2018 - 12:12

How school-aged girls are influencing public policy in Lagos

Olaoluwa Abagun is a lawyer and and founder of Girl Pride Circle Initiative, a non-governmental organisation in Nigeria which advocates for girls’ rights.

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Equal opportunities and diversity, Women and girls, Cultural leadership
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Date
28 March 2018 - 09:00

What is life like now for young South Africans?

Next Generation South Africa asks young people about work, education, politics and community. Carmel Marock and Candice Harrison-Train, who edited the report, summarise the findings.

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