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The University of Huddersfield Press was established in 2007 and has grown to become a primarily open access publisher of high quality research. The authors and editorial boards bring international research expertise and a strong orientation to practice and real-world application to their publications. The Press is keen to support emerging researchers and foster research communities by providing a platform for developing academic areas. By publishing innovative research as open access its aim is to improve access to scholarly work for the benefit of all.
Temporary Contemporary: Creating vibrant spaces to support the conditions for creative and cultural activity
This is the first book that documents and reflects on an aspect of the Temporary Contemporary initiative. Launched in 2018, Temporary Contemporary is a collaboration between the School of Art, Design and Architecture at the University of Huddersfield and Kirklees Council. This collaboration, in the form of an action research project, has sought to reflect on the efficacy, meanings and wider contribution of cultural activity in Huddersfield town and beyond. It is one small part of a bigger project about the future cultural heart of Huddersfield.
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ROTOR Review II
The ROTOЯ programme, launched in 2012, was a partnership between the University of Huddersfield and Huddersfield Art Gallery, funded by Arts Council England. Its aim was to provide opportunities for engaging with art, design and architecture research outside of the University. ROTOЯ Review II is a sequel to ROTOЯ Review (published 2014), focussing on the second phase of the programme with beautifully written and thoughtful reviews of the exhibitions: Thought Positions in Sculpture, China East-West, Open House: A Collaboration of Experts, Migrations and Discursive Documents by international academics and art journalists.
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British Journal of Pharmacy: Is it worth the wait? Should Chloroquine or Hydroxychloroquine be allowed for immediate use in CoViD-19?
Reports that antimalarial drugs chloroquine (CQ) and hydroxychloroquine (HQ) could be used to prevent and cure the Covid-19 virus received caution from Huddersfield pharmacists in an article published in the British Journal of Pharmacy in March 2020. Dr Syed Shahzad Hasan and Dr Hamid Merchant, in collaboration with a pharmacist from Malaysia, Chia Siang Kow, of the International Medical University in Kuala Lumpur, urged for caution over claims that widely-available antimalarial drugs could be a “magic bullet” to prevent and cure Covid-19. And the medicines can – if used rashly – have serious side effects. This article presents a critical review of clinical and scientific evidence around the use of CQ and HCQ in Covid-19 and highlights the issues concerning the safety and toxicity of CQ/HCQ if permitted for general use by the public. Due to lack of evidence around CQ/HCQ in preventing Covid-19, its potential risk of fatal cardiac arrhythmia, and greater risk of self-use and harm in the developing world, it is recommended that the use of CQ/HCQ should only be initiated by specialist clinicians dealing with the Covid-19 outbreak to treat Covid-19 associated pneumonia under close cardiac monitoring.
https://www.bjpharm.org.uk/article/id/745/
Fields: An investigation to determine how the introduction of outdoor education supports learning in Key Stage One
This study focuses upon the effectiveness of outdoor education on primary school pupils in Key Stage One; regarding their engagement and behaviour. In addition to this, this study will consider pedagogical strategies that are adopted by the teacher during the delivery of outdoor lessons. Mixed methods of qualitative data collection were employed to evaluate the aim of this research. The findings of this study support the view that pupils can benefit from a different learning environment in obtaining group work skills, a difference in behaviour, more enthusiasm and a higher motivation. The strongest outcome of this research depicts that common misconceptions of outdoor education from practitioners are often what hinders pupil engagement in lessons taken outside. If teachers lack an understanding of how to promote effective outdoor lessons, it raises the question of whether this approach of education is beneficial at all.
https://www.fieldsjournal.org.uk/article/id/677/
Journal of Performance Magic: Call for Papers!
The New Normal: We are looking for work that attempts to uncover some of the crucial themes and key issues facing contemporary performance magic in light of Covid-19. The pandemic has had a significant impact on all aspects of life, including the performing arts. This has necessitated a response from performers on finding new ways to engage with their craft and community. For more details visit https://unipress.hud.ac.uk/news/104/
