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The UK votes out: Instant reaction
Society, Politics & Law

The UK votes out: Instant reaction

...out some of the nastiness in our political life – something that potential immigrants might want to consider. Paul Cairney, professor of politics and public policy, University of Stirling The truth is we don’t know what will happen in Scotland following the Brexit referendum, even though it is tempting to say that Scottish independence now seems inevitable. And, dare...
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Carrying out research for policy and advocacy work
Society, Politics & Law

Carrying out research for policy and advocacy work

...out research for policy and advocacy work, is for you. Whether you are employed as a policy officer or carrying out voluntary work, this course will explain how to present clear and effective evidence to support your proposals. It will explain how to design, carry out and present research to support your policy project...How can you effectively influence decision makers...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Can you train for penalty shoot-outs?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Can you train for penalty shoot-outs?

...outs in international football competitions - could purposeful practise end this?...[football penalty - Chicago Fire v. Club América 2013] Listen to the excuses of anyone connected to an England team eliminated from a major football tournament after a penalty shoot-out – and as England has one of the worst records in international football, with six defeats out of...
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Who will lead Britain out of the European Union
Society, Politics & Law

Who will lead Britain out of the European Union

...out, if you’re also getting the opposition’s vote out too. If enough people are riled into voting to stay in the EU by Farage’s rhetoric, the whole game could be up. They would instead suggest that it’s better to try and change people’s minds rather than focusing on getting existing eurosceptics out to vote. And there is evidence to support that approach....
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Canals: The Making of a Nation - Find out more
History & The Arts

Canals: The Making of a Nation - Find out more

...out more about how the history of canals shaped a nation's financial system, workers' rights and civil engineering...Dive deeper into the history of how canals shaped a nation with OpenLearn. For more information on the TV programme, Canals: The Making of a Nation, see the series page and episode guide here. Here, you can find out more about: the canal capitalists the...
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Article 5 mins
Is English squeezing out local languages in Uganda?
Languages

Is English squeezing out local languages in Uganda?

English is the official language of Uganda - but this shouldn't be at the expense of other languages, argues Judith Nakayiza and Medadi Ssentanda...There are 41 living languages in Uganda. But only three are ever mentioned in debates about the East African nation’s official language: Luganda, Swahili and English. All three are controversial, and present an interesting...
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Will artificial intelligence put us out of work?
Money & Business

Will artificial intelligence put us out of work?

Should companies be cautious when embracing new technologies for fear of displacing their employees? ...Evan Davies, presenter of Dragon's Den, Newsnight and The Bottom Line, examines the impact new technology might have on business in the future, and what it could mean for us. Transcript Evan Davies presents business programme, The Bottom Line Listen via the BBC...
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Video 5 mins
Robert Burns: a man of his times for today
History & The Arts

Robert Burns: a man of his times for today

...Burns Night approaches, this article looks at the stardom status of Robert Burns and why he was and is so revered...Find out more about The Open University’s History qualifications. At this time of year, people across the globe will attend Burns suppers. They’ll dine heartily on a meal the centrepiece of which will be haggis, enjoy refreshments which will often...
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