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Democracy at work

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15 Jun 2022

Jeremy Fox

Hand the company over to the workers? Madness said the critics. But Jeremy Fox’s exercise in democracy grew the business and made his former employees richer. The only problem? They had to be persuaded to take holidays

'Spaces of Hope'

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13 Jun 2022

Climate change, a cost of living crisis, war in Ukraine, the fallout from Brexit… sometimes it can seem we live in a time of constant uncertainty. But amid the crises, Dr Matthew Barber-Rowell has been finding, curating and nurturing 'Spaces of Hope'

Critical thinking for a global society

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25 May 2022

Natasha Robson

In a complex world of free-flowing information and misinformation, where we are often being sold to without realising it, clear thought is more vital than ever. Natasha Robson explains how she is educating people to think about their thinking

The magic of the ocean

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21 Apr 2022

The oceans are the least accessible and most mysterious regions on Earth, and humankind has a deep and eons-old relationship with the sea. Fiann Paul, FRSA, selects five stunning animated films that explore this emotional, almost mystical, bond, and warns that we abuse the oceans at our peril

Investing in the brain...to strengthen democracy

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07 Apr 2022

In a world economy dominated by intangible assets, intellectual capital and innovative practices, our economic prosperity and security need the best knowledge workers. A new paper argues building brain infrastructure at the national level is crucial.

Healing education

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04 Apr 2022

Bas van den Berg

Several of earth's fundamental systems are at tipping points threatening the future of life. Read how Bas van den Berg sees regenerative higher education as a tool to rebalancing our ecosystem.

Energy into action

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15 Mar 2022

Mari Nishimura

We need swift and radical change in capabilities, innovation and investment to save the planet. Read Mari Nishimura, from the United Nations, own view on moving towards a healthy planet.

Taking stress out of the workplace

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03 Mar 2022

We are suffering an epidemic of stress. But, says Richard Martin, FRSA, it doesn’t have to be like this. His work helps people think strategically about mental health and wellbeing within their organisations. And he asks, what if we were mindful of the impact of our behaviours not just on our colleagues, but with everyone we do business with?

Scenting our way to wellbeing

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20 Feb 2022

Smell, the only sense we can’t switch off, has an unexpected role to play in tackling our epidemic of anxiety and depression. Dr Jenny Tillotson, FRSA, talks about a transformative technology that could help us approach our emotions in a new way, and help humanity recover from the pandemic