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Levi’s and JJJJound Are Focused, in Their Lane, and Flourishing

Levi’s and JJJJound Are Focused, in Their Lane, and Flourishing

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Levi’s is on a collaborative hot streak. Fresh off a completely sold-out, delightfully bonkers tie-up with Kiko Kostadinov, the first name in denim is back at it again, this time tapping the good folks at JJJJound to apply their trademark sensibilities to a 10-piece assortment of jeans, tees, jackets and accessories, all of it available right this very moment. (And probably not much longer.) Levi’s x JJJJound Plaid Shirt Levi’s x JJJJound Suede Coach Jacket In case you were wondering, the duo’s second-ever collaboration hits, and hits hard. And it does so in exactly the subtle, perplexingly simple way that has made JJJJound one of the most coveted collaborators of the internet era. A large degree of that reputation is due to the Canadian brand’s ability to tweak instantly recognizable designs just enough to render them new—inspiring no small amount of buzz in the process. Levi’s x JJJJound 501 ’93 Jeans Levi’s x JJJJound 501 ’93 Jeans The Levi’s 1993 501s, for example, are available in three blink-and-you’ll-miss-it shades of black that whisper at their …

From physiotherapy to midwifery: how a university’s degree apprenticeships are widening participation | Future Focused: the University of Derby Seminar Series

From physiotherapy to midwifery: how a university’s degree apprenticeships are widening participation | Future Focused: the University of Derby Seminar Series

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With the NHS in the grip of a workforce crisis, fresh approaches to recruitment and education in healthcare have never been more critical. In a system struggling to cope with ever-rising demand and challenges in filling vacancies, degree apprenticeships – where students work in salaried roles in their chosen discipline throughout their course and do not pay fees to study – have been heralded for their potential to boost entry through alternative routes. The University of Derby delivered some of England’s first degree apprenticeships in 2017, and this year has been awarded funding totalling £1.5m to launch new courses within health and social care, as well as adding to those it offers in partnership with Rolls-Royce Submarines at its Nuclear Skills Academy. During the latest in a series of seminars, the university’s vice-chancellor, Prof Kathryn Mitchell, and pro vice-chancellor and dean of its college of health, psychology, and social care, Dr Denise Baker, discussed the difference these qualifications are making – and how Derby is leading the way in making sure they offer the best …

Saving coral reefs: how a university is making waves worldwide | Future Focused: the University of Derby Seminar Series

Saving coral reefs: how a university is making waves worldwide | Future Focused: the University of Derby Seminar Series

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The University of Derby is a world leader in coral research, helping to develop a pioneering breeding programme that could safeguard the world’s precious reefs. The university prides itself on carrying out research that can be applied to real-world situations and which is helping to tackle global environmental challenges. Although Derby is about as far from the sea as you can get in the UK, the city’s university is a powerhouse of marine science. Its groundbreaking research, innovative collaborations and host of international networks have helped to produce some of the world’s leading marine scientists, especially in the study of coral. Prof Michael SweetProfessor of molecular ecology at the University of Derby A world authority on coral, the professor manages the university’s aquatic research facility and heads the Nature-based Solutions Research Centre. He is co-founder of the Coral Spawning Lab and works with the International Union for Conservation of Nature and the United Nations to transfer science to policy. Dr Jamie CraggsPrincipal aquarium curator and living collections manager at the Horniman Museum and Gardens in …

‘AI has changed the world, and will continue to do so’: the university fast-tracking students to careers of the future | Future Focused: the University of Derby Seminar Series

‘AI has changed the world, and will continue to do so’: the university fast-tracking students to careers of the future | Future Focused: the University of Derby Seminar Series

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed from the preserve of sci-fi movies into something most of us use every day, whether we realise it or not. It’s a fast-growing industry that underpins countless crucial sectors from healthcare to law enforcement. In spite of it being a hot topic, there is a lack of understanding of AI, and even less technical experience. As this nascent sector expands, true specialists have become sought-after and, in the coming years, those with the foresight to gain qualifications early will not only have access to the pick of the jobs – their work could be instrumental in designing the future. The University of Derby’s five new applied AI degrees offer undergraduates the opportunity to study how artificial intelligence intersects with industries as diverse as criminology, psychology, healthcare, digital marketing and human resources, and gives them insight into how to keep their skills at the forefront of tech progress after graduation. We spoke to Prof Stephan Reiff-Marganiec, head of the school of computing, and Prof Ian Turner, professor of learning and teaching, …

Students and jobs: how industry and academia are teaming up to future-proof graduates’ skills | Future Focused: the University of Derby Seminar Series

Students and jobs: how industry and academia are teaming up to future-proof graduates’ skills | Future Focused: the University of Derby Seminar Series

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While there are many reasons why people decide to go to university, most see it as a stepping stone to a chosen career, a place where they will expand their knowledge and gain the skills and qualifications needed to be successful. But if the theoretical knowledge they acquire from their course doesn’t match industry requirements, they could find themselves locked out of their chosen field. So how can universities ensure that graduates are employment-ready? During a recent Guardian Labs seminar, the issue was discussed by two pro vice-chancellors from the University of Derby and the senior vice president for economic partnerships at Rolls-Royce, the aerospace and defence company. They homed in on the importance of universities forming strong partnerships with industry, both locally and globally, and discussed how that looks in practice – an approach that has been mastered at Derby. Prof Kamil OmotesoPro vice-chancellor and dean of the University of Derby’s college of business, law and social sciences. Provides executive leadership for the college and is responsible for driving change, growth and sustainability across …

Be frugal, have fun, stay focused: how to make ends meet as a student | The Guardian clearing hub

Be frugal, have fun, stay focused: how to make ends meet as a student | The Guardian clearing hub

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Being in your third year and having three part-time jobs may sound like a lot to juggle, but fine art student, Hassa Embalo, 21, couldn’t sound more upbeat if she tried. “I love what I do, and they’re literally all my favourite,” she laughs. Her main role is working as a wellbeing assistant at Liverpool Hope University. She gets free accommodation on campus and a salary of £600 a month. “The job is open to all third year students and postgraduates and involves looking after students at the university. So, for example, if anything goes wrong, say with our accommodation or with any mental health issues, my role is to guide them to the right people and get the help that they need.” Alongside this, she works as a student ambassador for four hours a week, and makes two social media videos each month as a content creator for the university. Embalo is not alone in working to fund her studies. Affordability is a huge issue for university students as the UK’s cost of living …

Biden campaign launches M May ad buy focused on Black, Latino, Asian American voters

Biden campaign launches $14M May ad buy focused on Black, Latino, Asian American voters

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President Biden’s reelection campaign launched a $14 million ad campaign for May, which will focus on reaching Black, Latino and Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) voters. The investments will cover the states the Biden campaign considers essential to victory, including the Midwest’s “Blue Wall,” the Sunbelt and the Southwest. The ads will run during sports programming, during commercials for shows like ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” and on digital platforms. The campaign plans to have more than 500 staff and 200 offices in the states open by the end of May. It also plans to ramp up surrogate travel and outreach to small businesses during the month. In announcing the ad launch, the campaign bashed former President Trump’s campaign for its fundraising, which has been lagging the Biden campaign’s $192 million in cash on hand. “We have historic cash on hand that literally trumps our opponents,” communications director Michael Tyler told reporters, adding that the Trump team has “little time to catch up.” The campaign noted that Trump is “stuck in New York” or …

Artists created images of Christ that focused on reflecting different communities

Artists created images of Christ that focused on reflecting different communities

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(The Conversation) — In 1915, Norwegian artist Emanuel Vigeland, one of the most respected Scandinavian artists of his time, created an image of Christ with golden hair and fair skin. Vigeland was well aware of a widely popular Bible illustrated by French artist James Tissot showing Christ as Middle Eastern with dark hair and brown skin. Tissot had spent many years in the Holy Land in the late 19th century, researching the “historical Jesus” as part of a new group of artists looking for historical accuracy. Vigeland, however, was seeking a different tradition, one that saw a picture of Christ not as a photographic truth but as an image that communicated to the Norwegian community that Jesus was a brother. Vigeland shows a handsome youth in front of a landscape of the New Jerusalem as described in the Bible. He used the elegant style of the day, art nouveau, to appeal to his modern community, helping the Norwegian onlooker bond with the image. In my work as a religious history scholar, I’ve learned that throughout …

Stay Focused or Chill Out With This Hidden iPhone Feature

Stay Focused or Chill Out With This Hidden iPhone Feature

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Do you sometimes struggle to maintain focus while you’re working, or find it difficult to unwind and relax at the end of the day? Believe it or not, your iPhone could help with that. Keep reading to learn how. If you are looking to minimize distractions when you focus on something, or just want to zone out after a hard day’s work, it’s well worth checking out the Background Sounds feature on your iPhone or iPad. Whether you are at home or in a public place, you can play calming sounds with just a few taps on your device to help you concentrate or rest. In iOS and iPadOS, Apple’s Background Sounds include balanced, bright, and dark noise, as well as natural sounds like ocean, rain, and stream. All of the sounds can be set to play in the background to mask unwanted environmental or external noise, and the sounds mix into or duck under other audio and system sounds, so you don’t have to drown out what’s important to you. Enable Background Sounds on …

Milan’s Pioli fully focused on season end

Milan’s Pioli fully focused on season end

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AC Milan’s disappointing campaign has put Stefano Pioli under scrutiny, but he is fully concentrated on a positive end to the season despite speculation regarding his future and protesting fans, the manager said on Saturday (May 4). Milan are second in the Serie A standings, but are 19 points adrift of champions Inter Milan, and their fans suffered witnessing their arch-rivals secure the Scudetto in the recent derby win at the San Siro. That has only increased media reports about Pioli’s dismissal once the season ends. “My task shouldn’t be complicated, there are four games left,” Pioli told a press conference before Sunday’s home game against Genoa. “It’s true that outside they talk about everything except the games, but not us. We have a great sense of responsibility. Then we’ll see what the future is at the end of the season.” Pioli was asked about reports linking him with the Napoli job. “No thoughts, other than the next four games. At the end of the season, I’ll meet with Milan and we’ll see what to …