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Nearly a decade after child labour in mica mining came to light, the beauty industry’s progress on cleaning up its supply chain for the glittery mineral has been slow and tricky
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Would you take over a failing enterprise? From a local magazine to a wheel maker, these battles to rebuild have been a labour of love ... and more
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The situation in hospitals is dire – patients wait hours, sometimes sleeping overnight in corridors to be first in the queue for their injuries to be treated
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Women and girls on the refugee trail are disproportionately affected by violence. An expert panel suggest practical steps to improve their safety
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The new secretary of state for international development will want to see the impact UK aid is having firsthand, which country would give her the best view?
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Could Pokémon Go improve people's health?
Jorge ArmanetGamers who barely left the house a few weeks ago are now reportedly spending hours walking around chasing Pokémons -
As new research finds that two in five have dropped off at the wheel, doctors speak out about the need for change
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With her #hellomynameis campaign, Kate reminded me that if I lose my humanity, I am a shadow of the doctor I should be
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My job as an intensive care nurse has made me realise that life is fleeting, fragile and unpredictable
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Just 1,390 people are counted as homeless because of domestic violence, but government figures tell only half the story
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Electronic forms of ID present an effective alternative to current systems, but confidence in technology could prove to be a stumbling block
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Students and staff are leaving the lecture theatres and reaching out to those in the local community who need it most
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I thought working as a security guard at a university over the holidays would mean nothing but chilling and chair races. I was wrong
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Civil unrest, violence, corrupt local officials – doing research abroad means facing risks. PhD students talk about the support they need
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I fled Syria for Kent - and regained my life as an academic
Anonymous AcademicThe war in my homeland has robbed academics of their careers and dreams. But I was saved by an organisation that helps people like me
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Terrible examples like Mid Staffs, Rotherham and Doncaster can give clear pointers on how to respond when public services go wrong
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Who’s the comedian with a degree in electrical engineering, the supermodel with an MA in public health? Take our quiz on the academic secrets of the stars
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A bill going through parliament aims to provide more help for students who are unhappy with their courses or institution
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Law students at Queen Mary, University of London, combine their academic knowledge with social media savvy to help victims of angry ex-lovers
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The Volunteers Supporting Families programme is saving councils money and supporting families at risk
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Nightingale House in south London has developed an app to enable staff to enter patients’ records digitally and reduce arduous form filling
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As part of an inner-city team, poor structuring and overwork drove me to tears. Now, I’m helping to provide support to newly qualified social workers
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There are plenty of materials out there for those looking to learn about fostering by reading about real-life stories
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The figures she produced were rubbish. It was a huge and complicated mess
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He thanked me for spurring him on to visit his GP for a check-up, which caught his cancer early. That’s the best reward I can get
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In a lecture on Monday, Sir Stephen Bubb said the conventional trustee board model was not right for all charities
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As food donations decline and the population continues to grow, the volunteer-run kitchens are looking to food suppliers in France and further afield to provide regular orders
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Friends of the Earth warns investors they could be unknowingly contributing to deforestation and land grabs, and calls on them to show leadership
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Join us for a seminar on 21 September 2016, 6pm-8.30pm BST, to discuss how to support the developing world’s farmers and help end rural poverty
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Switching from diesel to solar power has reduced power costs and given two remote Northern Territory communities a new lease on life
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Forging a partnership with other schools can help to share resources and save cash. But there are risks to consider
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How can you save a child for £1 a day?
Jacob LiefYou wouldn’t expect your own child to live on that, so let’s move away from some charities’ oversimplified solutions to poverty -
I can’t sugarcoat it: disclosing my mental health condition was terrifying. But an employee’s experience shouldn’t depend on their manager’s disposition
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Our food bank filled up and the Co-op shelves emptied after I took to Twitter to let the local community know our needs
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