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Humour across cultures: no laughing matter
(7 minute read) Lisa Fraser warns of the pitfalls in jokes that don’t travel well.
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2022 War Diary
(4 minute read) Michal Gembal, a Polish father of four, recounts his family’s efforts in recent weeks to assist the flood of refugees arriving from Ukraine.
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Integration … the secret to a successful refugee policy
(5 minute read) More effort should be made to integrate those who have fled their homelands, says Modupe Omitola.
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Lessons in love
(2 minute read) Valentine’s Day teaches Nicole Law that love is more than a hot flush or missed breath.
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In praise of the Round Table
(7 minute read) Rosie Black reveals how a piece of furniture can be transformed into a university of life.
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Mountains
(5 minute read) Monica Sharp shares the poetry she wrote during some of the most difficult times since March 2020.
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When friendships die
(2 minute read) Nicole Law advises weeding out friendships and relationships which have stopped growing.
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It’s good to talk
(3 minute read) Marian Pallister reminds us that it's good to talk, emphasising the importance of dialogue rather than force in working with refugees.
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The wonder of walking
(2 minutes) Nicole Law finds hidden value in the act of putting one foot in front of the other. She sees walking as a metaphor for life's journeys.
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Losing friends: a free speech issue
(5 minute read) Jesselyn Lee reveals how expressing an unfashionable opinion can lead to social ostracisation. She views free speech as a social issue.