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Health, Sports & Psychology
Why is it so difficult for Muslim women to play sport?
How are Muslim women represented by the media and what implications does this have on their participation in sport? Rukhsana Malik draws on her own experiences in this article.
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Education & Development
Sut beth yw’r System Glirio mewn gwirionedd?
Myfyrwyr o Brifysgol Caerdydd yn rhannu eu profiadau a’u disgwyliadau parthed y System Glirio.
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Education & Development
What is Clearing really like?
Students from Cardiff University share their expectations and experiences of going through Clearing.
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History & The Arts
MK gallery
Step behind the scenes and into the vibrant world of MK Gallery with this collection of interviews with some of its staff members. Hear about their career journeys, and find out what the Gallery does to reach a wider range of people and to engage with different communities.
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Education & Development
Sgwrsio am Brifysgol - podlediad am y profiad myfyrwyr go iawn
Ydych chi’n ystyried ai prifysgol yw’r dewis cywir i chi? Gwrandewch wrth i fyfyrwyr o holl brifysgolion Cymru rannu eu profiadau.
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Education & Development
Let’s Talk About Uni – a podcast about real student experiences
Are you wondering if university is right for you? Listen to students from all of Wales’ universities as they share their experiences.
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History & The Arts
Exploring Religion in London
Take a guided tour around 8 of London’s principal religious buildings in full 360° detail.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
At a crossroads: navigating work and/or family alongside study
Studying at university can throw different challenges your way. Balancing the demands of studying with your other commitments, family or employment responsibilities, can mean additional pressures. Try our immersive video-based resource where you can further explore the challenges and consider the student and evidence-informed strategies or ...
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Education & Development
Family summer learning hub
The school holidays are here, but learning doesn't have to stop! Check out our range of fun FREE games, interactives, animations and courses - perfect for the whole family to enjoy together.
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Education & Development
Did Harry Potter’s extracurricular activities land him a job at the Ministry of Magic?
How did Harry Potter become an Auror despite never taking his NEWTs? Could the skills he learnt outside of the classroom at Hogwarts have made him employable?
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History & The Arts
Is the blue plaque scheme still relevant?
A hundred and sixty years ago this month, the MP William Ewart stood up in the House of Commons to ask whether ‘it may be practicable to have inscribed on those houses in London which have been in habited by celebrated persons, the names of such persons’.
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Education & Development
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