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University of Sheffield: HK Stephenson Endowment Funded Scholarship for a PhD in Architectural Humanities

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The University of Sheffield is offering a 3.5-year, fully funded PhD scholarship in Architectural Humanities through the HK Stephenson Endowment Fund. Based in the School of Architecture and Landscape, this opportunity supports Home students proposing original research aligned with the Situated Humanities Research cluster. Funding includes tuition fees, an annual living stipend, and agreed research … Read more

Police Criminal Record Certificate (PCRC) Application

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For Foreign Nationals Holding an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) in Taiwan 1. Location and Office Hours Office: Foreign Affairs Division, Taipei City Police Department Address: No. 96, Yanping S. Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei City 100001, Taiwan Nearest MRT: Ximen Station, Exit 5 Office Hours: 2. Required Documents Foreign nationals holding a valid ARC must prepare: … Read more

Part 60: The Last Voyage Begins

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(Continuing from Part 59) After the death of my wife, I found that my old desire to travel had returned. For some years, I had enjoyed a settled life in England. I had married, raised a family, and learned to appreciate the comforts of home. My wife had given me happiness, and her death was … Read more

Part 59: The Island Remembered

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(Continuing from Part 58) After returning to England, I tried to establish a peaceful and comfortable life. My long years of suffering had taught me the value of safety. I possessed enough money to live without fear of poverty, and I no longer needed to undertake dangerous voyages to improve my fortune. Yet I soon … Read more

Part 58: Home at Last

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(Continuing from Part 57) After our dangerous encounter with the wolves, I was thankful to find myself in a warm and comfortable lodging. Friday and I had escaped another great danger. Our fellow travelers were also safe, although everyone was tired and shaken by what had happened. We remained in the village long enough to … Read more

Part 57: The Wolves Attack

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(Continuing from Part 56) The howling of the wolves followed us through the snowy forest. Our horses were frightened, and the men in our company looked anxiously toward the trees. I had faced many dangers in my life, but I had never seen wolves gather in such numbers. Our guide urged us to remain together. … Read more

Part 56: The Journey Through the Mountains

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(Continuing from Part 55) After settling my affairs in Lisbon, I began thinking about my return to England. I was now a wealthy man, and I wished to live quietly in my own country. But I still feared the sea. I had survived storms, captivity, shipwreck, and twenty-eight years on a lonely island. Although I … Read more

Part 55: The Fortune in Brazil

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(Continuing from Part 54) After my meeting with the old Portuguese captain, I began to understand that my affairs in Brazil were far better than I had expected. For many years, I had supposed that everything I once owned was lost. I had been absent for so long that I could hardly imagine anyone still … Read more

Part 54: Returning to England

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(Continuing from Part 53) When the English ship carried me away from my island, I felt as though I had awakened from a long dream. For twenty-eight years, I had lived apart from the world. Now I was surrounded by sailors, ropes, sails, and all the familiar sounds of a ship. Friday remained with me. … Read more

Part 53: Leaving the Island

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(Continuing from Part 52) The English ship was once again under the command of its rightful captain. I could hardly believe that I might soon leave the island where I had lived for so many years. But before we sailed, several important matters remained. The captain had recovered his vessel, yet some of the rebellious … Read more