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“Beagán ar bheagán: Pobal Teanga Faoi Bhláth” - Athbheochan na Gaeilge ó thuaidh i ré Chomhaontú Aoine an Chéasta
What was the effect of The Good Friday Agreement on the Irish language? Dr Pádraig Ó Tiarnaigh traces the language's history and recent revival.
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Social media - fake news, filter bubbles and sharing wisely!
Meet Frank and travel with him on his adventures through the (sometimes foggy) realms of social media. Explore sharing, filter bubbles and fake news- maybe you can learn from Frank's mistakes with the help of Josie Long.
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Year of the Rabbit: Chinese New Year
兔年快乐！tǔ nián kuài lè! Happy Chinese New Year of the rabbit! Why not learn how to say some Chinese New Year’s greetings to celebrate Chinese New Year?
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The interplay of language and culture in times of crisis: COVID-19 and beyond
How important is language and culture in times of crises? This article explores some examples, including zero-COVID China and the war in Ukraine.
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Get ready for beginners’ French
When you hear people speaking French, do you wish you could join the conversation? Do you feel passionate about French culture and being more able to immerse yourself in it? Or do you have an opportunity to work in a French-speaking country? There are lots of reasons for wanting to learn French, so if you have decided that now is the time for ...
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Introduction to Ukrainian language and culture
Building on the experience developed since the launch of the Open Centre for Languages and Cultures, this free short course provides an introduction to Ukrainian languages and culture. This course is for everybody who is interested in finding out about Ukraine and its people and wants to get a first insight into its rich cultural heritage. ...
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Education & Development
Learning with braille – more than just joining the dots
Did you know the origins of braille lie in Ancient Greece? Explore a brief history of the tactile writing language.
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Languages
Messaging apps – paying attention and timing it right
How do we get it right? Caroline Tagg explains the importance of timing and attention in managing our mobile conversations through apps such as WhatsApp.
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Messaging apps – managing relationships at a distance
Mobile phones introduced messaging into our lives, so how do we manage relationships with the expectation we are constantly available? Caroline Tagg explains how people craft messages to keep people close, but not too close.
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Messaging apps – staying connected and in control with mobile messaging
In our increasingly fast-paced busy lives, how do people keep on top of constant messages on mobile phones? Caroline Tagg explains the strategies we use to stay in control of our phone use and manage our ‘mobile conversations’.
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Languages
Climate of fear: culture of hope
Why are language, literature and culture so important for combatting the climate crisis? Dr Philip Seargeant explores this question in this article and animations.
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History & The Arts
Silent Invisible Women: Deaf and Muslim in Australia
Already feeling defined by their hijabs, deafness can add an extra layer of distance for some women. Ayah Wehbe has been exploring the experiences of deaf Muslim women in Australia.