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Investigating ageing
Science, Maths & Technology

Investigating ageing

...introduction to this album. Young and old compared We stereotype old age but what are the real differences between the young and old and how do we measure them? Ageing and vision How eyes can be studied to assess age and ageing. Ageing at the genetic level How the study of nematode worms and mice might be used as a model for lengthening human life. Ageing at the cellular...
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Audio 23 mins
Geological time
Science, Maths & Technology

Geological time

...introduction to this album. The age of rocks Andrew Bell begins to explain how we can determine the age of rocks by looking closely at their layers. Coins and fossils Andrew Bell gives us a very brief history of Britain through the use of old coins, and explains how fossils are from the carboniferous period. Geological maps William Smith is credited as the creator of the...
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Audio 27 mins
Start writing fiction
History & The Arts

Start writing fiction

...introduction to this album. Starting the writing process Here, the novelists on the panel discuss what first attracted them to writing prose and what writing means to them. Researching and influencing your fiction In order to write, every novelist must read. The importance of reading and how this can influence your own style. Characters and genre How do you create a...
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Audio 54 mins
Portales: beginners' Spanish
Languages

Portales: beginners' Spanish

...introduction A series of short radio documentaries. Surnames in Spanish An explanation of surnames in the Spanish-speaking world. The City of Arts and Sciences All about La Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias (Arts and Science Museum) in Valencia: one of the most visited attractions on the Mediterranean Coast of Spain. Public Sector Employees What public sector employees...
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Audio 48 mins
Composing with MIDI
History & The Arts

Composing with MIDI

...introduction to this album. A MIDI Studio A MIDI composer talks about his career and the equipment in his studio. MIDI Basics What MIDI is and what it can do. A composer describes how he uses general MIDI MIDI in Film and Television Using MIDI to compose for television: capturing the images and understanding the mood of a scene. Capturing the Notes Adapting the music to...
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Audio 40 mins
Games, Geeks and the Parent's Dilemma
Languages

Games, Geeks and the Parent's Dilemma

...Introduction to games, geeks and the parent's dilemma Angela Saini, Dr Victoria Cooper and Dr Kieron Sheehy discuss the social and educational impact of video games in their experience. Games Design and e-Safety Games designer Phil Stuart gives his expert insight into today’s gaming landscape. Parents In this track, parents talk about the role of gaming in the lives of...
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Audio 1 hr 14 mins
Writing family history
History & The Arts

Writing family history

...introduction to this album. Working with childhood Childhood is a crucial aspect of the biographer’s art, but context, bias and interpretation can often hinder the writer. These interviews discuss ways of avoiding common problems. Approaching the writing process What is the best way to start writing a family history? This discussion highlights working methods and...
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Audio 54 mins
Applied social work practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

Applied social work practice

...introduction to this album. From Home into Care Three residents reflect on their decision to move to Drummond Grange. Staff work with residents to make the transition as smooth as possible, matching each individual's needs with the activities the care home community can offer. Elizabeth's Story A resident describes the challenges of fitting in and adapting to the daily...
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Audio 33 mins