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Bristol case study: The delivery of Bristol's New Gaol, 30 October 1831 (2023)
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Poole, S., Ball, R., & Drury, J. (2023). Bristol case study: The delivery of Bristol's New Gaol, 30 October 1831. [Webpage content]

This case study considers an important escalation in the activities of the crowd on the second day of the riots in Bristol on Sunday, 30 October 1831. It begins by framing the events in Bristol in the context of the ‘great excarceration’ of Newgate p... Read More about Bristol case study: The delivery of Bristol's New Gaol, 30 October 1831.

Bristol case study: The attack on the Bishops Palace 1831 (2023)
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Poole, S., Ball, R., & Drury, J. (2023). Bristol case study: The attack on the Bishops Palace 1831. [Website content]

This case study analyses the targeting, sacking and raising of the Bishop’s Palace by rioters in Bristol on 29 October 1831. It begins by considering the public disapproval of the Anglican Bishops for their role in the defeat of the Second Reform Bil... Read More about Bristol case study: The attack on the Bishops Palace 1831.

Preludes to the riots in Dorset and Somerset in 1831 (2023)
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Poole, S., Ball, R., & Drury, J. (2023). Preludes to the riots in Dorset and Somerset in 1831. [Website paper]

This essay considers a series of preludes in 1830 and 1831 to the riots in Dorset and south Somerset in October 1831. Although written from the perspective of Sherborne in north Dorset this paper provides useful context for case studies of riots in B... Read More about Preludes to the riots in Dorset and Somerset in 1831.

Lost in the fog: The bewildering language of assessment (2023)
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Minett-Smith, C., Bennett, L., Hassler, S., & Eve, J. (in press). Lost in the fog: The bewildering language of assessment. [Blog post]

A SEDA blog written jointly by the contributors to a QAA Project on the Language of Assessment which resulted in the creation of a toolkit to support both creators of assessments and students in the common points of the assessment journey. The toolk... Read More about Lost in the fog: The bewildering language of assessment.

The alchemical dream and reality of man-made gemstones: A review of 10 stones (2023)
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Boons, S. The alchemical dream and reality of man-made gemstones: A review of 10 stones. [Blog post]

Through the exploration of 10 stones, I will reflect on our fascination with gemstones and our attempts at creating them. I will outline some of the techniques used to grow them, what a crystal is and what they are used for; from jewellery to electro... Read More about The alchemical dream and reality of man-made gemstones: A review of 10 stones.

The alternative nature toolkit: Where in the world is nature? (2023)
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Portus, R., Williams, S., & Barnes, S. (2023). The alternative nature toolkit: Where in the world is nature?. [Online PDF and physical artefact]

Published 11th April 2023 by Dr Rosamund Portus, Sadie Barnes and Dr Sara Williams, co-created with parents/guardians living across the Southwest of England. This toolkit was created as part of the project ‘Nature Deficit Disorder in the Pandemic:... Read More about The alternative nature toolkit: Where in the world is nature?.

Book review: Addicted to growth (2023)
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Everard, M. (in press). Book review: Addicted to growth. [Book review]

Professor Robert Costanza is familiar to many, perhaps most, scholars and practitioners of sustainable development, particularly those with an interest in the services and values of ecosystems. His contributions are eagerly awaited for insight and gu... Read More about Book review: Addicted to growth.

Leaving Leadership (2023)
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Bolden, R. (2023). Leaving Leadership. [Blog]

ILA Fellow Richard Bolden delves into what the surprise resignations of Nicola Sturgeon and Jacinda Ardern reveal about today’s toxic leadership contexts, what it means to be a “strong leader,” and how leaders transition out of their roles.

More ethnic minority teachers are needed in UK schools – but teaching can affect their mental health and wellbeing (2023)
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Richards, M., Glowach, T., & Mitchell, R. More ethnic minority teachers are needed in UK schools – but teaching can affect their mental health and wellbeing. [Website article]

There is a major shortage of new teachers in England, and this includes teachers from ethnic minority backgrounds. Research from 2020 found that 46% of schools in England had no Black or ethnic minority teaching staff at all. But the treatment of eth... Read More about More ethnic minority teachers are needed in UK schools – but teaching can affect their mental health and wellbeing.

Guide to running a youth climate cafe (2022)
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Portus, R., Williams, S., Barnes, S., & Fidalgo, M. (2022). Guide to running a youth climate cafe. [Digital guide/resource]

In 2022 researchers Sara-Jayne Williams and Rosamund Portus from the University of the West of England Bristol (UWE Bristol) collaborated with student interns Sadie Barnes and Mariana Fidalgo, as well as Youth Action Partner members, to develop a gui... Read More about Guide to running a youth climate cafe.

Conversation #48: The radical right threat to cities and communities (2022)
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Hambleton, R. (2022). Conversation #48: The radical right threat to cities and communities. [Website article]

This short article examines the growing influence of right-wing parties on local politics in Europe. It suggests that the rise of the radical right is not, as some commentators have claimed, a new phenomenon. Rather, the article explains that right... Read More about Conversation #48: The radical right threat to cities and communities.

Clean water for all (2022)
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Clayton, G., Steven, J., Thorn, R., & Reynolds, D. (2022). Clean water for all. [Website]

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) estimated that, as of 2020, 2 billion people across the globe did not have access to safely managed drinking water. Ideally, safely managed drinking water should b... Read More about Clean water for all.

Review of year three of the climate emergency action plan. Report for South Gloucestershire Council (2022)
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Longhurst, J. (2022). Review of year three of the climate emergency action plan. Report for South Gloucestershire Council. [PDF]

The University of the West of England supports South Gloucestershire Council in their Climate Emergency work through a University Advisory Group. This group meets monthly with representatives of South Gloucestershire Council’s Climate Emergency Team... Read More about Review of year three of the climate emergency action plan. Report for South Gloucestershire Council.

The Stories We Tell: Exploring the Folklore of Bees in an Age of Extinction (2022)
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Portus, R. (2022). The Stories We Tell: Exploring the Folklore of Bees in an Age of Extinction. [Text]

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, a curious news story was circulated. This story reported that, following the Queen’s death, the royal beekeeper had paid an official visit to the hives at Buckingham Palace to inform the ho... Read More about The Stories We Tell: Exploring the Folklore of Bees in an Age of Extinction.

Economic growth Swedish style (2022)
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Hambleton, R. (2022). Economic growth Swedish style. [Website Article]

This article suggests that, if the UK central government wants to bring about strong economic growth, whilst also levelling up the country, it should draw lessons from countries that have already done this. The example set out is Sweden. This count... Read More about Economic growth Swedish style.