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Supporting science, theology and philosophy research

Open Access Government unpacks the work of the John Templeton Foundation, in supporting research across the sciences as well as in the areas of theology and philosophy.

Bridging the cultural divide in social discourse: The role of intellectual humility

Peter C. Hill, Professor of Psychology and Director of the Office of Academic Research and Grants, Biola University, sheds light on the role of intellectual humility when it comes to bridging the cultural divide.
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Artificial Intelligence in the UK

Professor Jon Crowcroft FRS FREng, co-founder of iKVA, Researcher at Large, at The Alan Turing Institute and Professor of Communication Systems at Cambridge University’s Computer Laboratory, provides his view on Artificial Intelligence in the UK.
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Mentoring diverse graduate students in agriculture, geoscience, and related disciplines: Are you a mentor?

Mentoring starts from within the faculty member – a mentor guides a student from situation to solution using their lived experiences and expertise.

How can Daoism benefit Western education?

Open Access Government speaks to Dr Tom Culham on the benefits of incorporating Daoism in Western education.

Peter C. Hill – Biola University

Peter C. Hill, Ph.D., is Director of the Office of Academic Research and Grants Professor of Psychology at Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University, in La Mirada, CA. His research interests focus on positive psychological virtues such as humility, gratitude, and forgiveness; religious fundamentalism; and religious/spiritual measurement. He has received...
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Spiritual community participation is associated with better health

Having a spiritual community can help people live healthier lives, with greater longevity, less depression and suicide, and less substance use.
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The many routes to an optimal leisure lifestyle

An optimal leisure lifestyle (OLL) consists, in its most agreeable form, of deeply fulfilling participation during free time in one or more substantial, absorbing activities known as serious leisure.
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Female alcohol dependence: Mental health struggles in women

Participants in women-only meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous experience a strong feeling of loneliness and rejection, due to the social stigma tied to female alcohol dependence.
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UK Government excludes transgender conversion therapy from ban 

The UK government have partially banned conversion therapy for gay and bisexual individuals, while transgender conversion therapy is still legal.
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Learning with technology in public and higher education

Dean Emeritus Katy Campbell, University of Alberta, discusses the future of girls and women in STEM education.
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50% of Jewish people report workplace discrimination

While Christians say their moral issues result in workplace discrimination, Muslims and Jewish people feel more targeted by Islamophobic and anti-Semitic rhetoric.
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Latin America takes landmark step to decriminalise abortion in Colombia

Colombia’s constitutional court decriminalises abortion within 24 weeks in monumental step towards Latin American reproductive rights.
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Islamophobia still passes “the dinner-table test”

In 2011, Baroness Sayeeda Warsi said that Islamophobia passed "the dinner table test" - ten years later, Islamophobia accounts for 45% of documented religious hate crimes.
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Successful adaptation after immigration helped by cultural similarities

Research looking at successful immigration - analysing those who remain in their new locations as opposed to those who leave - finds that cultural similarities play a key role in the decision.
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POPREBEL & FATIGUE projects: Populism & illiberalism in Europe

Jan Kubik and Alicja Haran discuss the POPREBEL and FATIGUE projects, which engage with the rise of populism & illiberalism in Central and Eastern Europe.
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Technology and social inclusion: Challenges for policymakers

Professor Katy Campbell, University of Alberta, investigates social inclusion through a gendered lens, specifically regarding technology.
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What protection is there for UK hate crime victims?

In the wake of National Hate Crime Awareness week, it is time to review the policies and safeguards in place to protect those who fall victim to hate crimes.
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COVID-19 cure fraud: How far can the law go in judging religious beliefs?

The prosecution of a bishop for selling a supposed COVID-19 cure raises questions about how far the can law go in judging religious beliefs. John Binns and Suzanne Gallagher of BCL Solicitors LLP investigate.
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Open Science for global challenges & restoring the ethos of science

The EUA illustrates how the COVID-19 pandemic revealed the power of sharing research outputs in addressing global crises.

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