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Understanding why some female teachers sexually abuse pupils
Andrea J Darling, who is studying for a PhD in the School of Applied Social Sciences, discusses why some female teachers sexually abuse pupils.
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How badly implemented land reform can affect wildlife: a Zimbabwean case study
Dr Sam Williams Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Anthropology talks about land reform affecting wildlife.
Large carnivores are in decline all over the world. Threats like persecution and loss of both prey and habitat are key contributors. The planet’s top biodiversity hotspots have already lost around 90% of their primary (undisturbed) vegetation, driven by factors like growth of infrastructure, agriculture and the removal of natural resources.
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Twenty years on, Harry Potter continues to cast a spell on readers
Dr Eleanor Spencer-Regan Vice-Principal and Senior Tutor of St Chad's College and member of Department of English Studies considers the enduring appeal of Harry Potter.
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DECAY: Time, Objects & Destruction
16 June - 29 October
Find out about the hidden world of decay in museums through this exhibition looking at the effects of time on objects.
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