Laura Oliver
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United Kingdom
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Past articles by Laura:
How Nonprofit Newsrooms Pioneered In-Depth Healthcare Coverage Before the Pandemic
When the COVID-19 pandemic took hold last year, editors scrambled to rapidly assemble teams to cover the crisis. Steps ahead were the outlets already dedicated to investigating health as a subject who knew how to source and build networks of public health and vaccine experts, and crucially, how to investigate both the science and the politics behind the pandemic response. → Read More
How journalism training is changing (and flourishing) in sub-Saharan Africa
Journalists in Africa have witnessed huge social, economic and political changes in the last 10 years. Alongside news milestones, different priorities for countries and audiences have emerged, from tackling climate change and financial corruption to the changes in news production and distribution. To what extent journalism training in Africa has changed in response to these changes has been… → Read More
Coronavirus: What does 'furlough' mean and how will it affect workers worldwide?
From 80% wage grants in the UK to a $2 trillion rescue package in the US, here's how different countries are supporting employers affected by COVID-19. → Read More
It could take three years for the US economy to recover from COVID-19
How will public health measures and policy interventions affect COVID-19's economic impact? A resurgence in the virus could see a longer recovery period. → Read More
Most people see COVID-19 as an economic crisis first, health risk second
The majority of people in most countries expect to take a financial hit from the coronavirus pandemic, according an Ipsos poll. → Read More
Coronavirus: a pandemic in the age of inequality
The impact of COVID-19 for those living on the wrong side of economic and healthcare divides cannot be ignored. → Read More
Occupational therapist job interview tips: eight questions and answers
From managing stress levels to enabling recovery, recruiters reveal what they ask about when hiring new staff – and the answers they hope to hear → Read More
Meet the nurse who will soon perform surgery on patients alone
Unlike other nursing roles, a surgical care practitioner is involved with the patient every step of the way → Read More
Is this Japanese concept the secret to a long, happy, meaningful life?
Finding your everyday reason for living, or ikigai, could lead to a longer and better life. → Read More
Losing their religion? These are the world’s most atheistic countries
China is the world's least religious country - but what other nations have large atheist populations? → Read More
To be human to another human – this is why we nurse
Four nurses explain the moments that brought home why they went into the profession → Read More
And now for the good news: why the media are taking a positive outlook
Increasing numbers of news providers are realising that in this grisly world, readers want to feel happy about themselves → Read More
Greek election: your questions answered
Post your questions for our experts on the election result in Greece. What does this mean for the country and for Europe? → Read More
What turns a social media platform into a community? – Tech Weekly podcast
The Guardian's community team discuss the rise of Tumblr and why Facebook's rapid growth has hit the buffers → Read More
Scottish independence referendum: mapping the mood in Scotland
We’ve been hearing from our readers about the atmosphere where they are from Kirkwall in the far north to Dumfries and Galloway in south west Scotland. You can use the tool to zoom into different places, the largest clusters are in Glasgow and Edinburgh. If you’d like to participate then you can still do so by going to GuardianWitness → Read More
A book for the beach: Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood
Laura Oliver: One man's struggle to make sense of the dystopian world he has helped create offers a compelling escape – of a kind → Read More
Social India: 'The digital divide separates the country'
Readers nominate the online voices providing an alternative view on India and the general election. Next it's Krishan Partap Singh or @raisinaseries → Read More
Social India: 'We want politicians to meet us on our own turf'
Readers nominate the online voices providing an alternative view on India and the general election. Next up is Sorabh Pant from East India Comedy → Read More
Social India: 'Cultural harmony has kept India intact till now'
Readers nominate the online voices providing an alternative view on India and the general election. Next it's The Frustrated Indian → Read More
Global reactions to 2012 election results
Over 100 million Americans headed to the polls to cast a vote in the US presidential election. What do you make of their choice? See the reactions so far mapped Jump to reactions by continent: • North America • Australia • Europe • South America • Asia • Africa → Read More