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Science, Maths & Technology
What are waves?
This free course, What are waves? explains what waves are. It describes different types of wave as well as their properties. You can listen to the song of a humpback whale and learn about the process of echolocation which is used by dolphins to locate their food. You will also conduct your own online research into how bats use echolocation to locate their prey and also to prevent other bats from locating the same prey.
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Nature & Environment
Fishing: can it be sustainably managed?
This free course, Fishing: can it be sustainably managed? aims to explore the ways in which fishing, an economic activity, can also be understood as an environmental problem. Video, charts, tables and activities will introduce the UK commercial fishing industry and how management techniques are applied in a quest to achieve sustainable fish stocks. The interplay of historical, economic, social, political and geographical factors that shape the UK fishing industry are also considered.
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Languages
Translation as a career
This free course explores translation as a career. During the course you will meet professional translators discussing their work and reflect on what they say. You will ------ your own language level and find out how translators maintain their language skills. You will also engage in a short translation activity.
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Education & Development
Childhood in the digital age
This free course, Childhood in the digital age, delves into the lives of children and discuss the potential benefits and limitations of technology in their lives.
TV, Radio & Events
Secrets of the Museum
A unique arts series venturing behind the scenes at the world-famous museum of art, design and performance, the V&A.
TV, Radio & Events
Hospital
Hospital tells the riveting story of the NHS in unprecedented times.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Wild Weather Kitchen Experiments: Floods
Create your own mini flood model and unleash the devastation wreaked by lots of rain by following the steps in this video.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
How well do you know the NHS?
The National Health Service (NHS), sees one million patients every 24 hours and is the fifth biggest employer in the world. Are you ready to find out what you know about the NHS?
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