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The stories behind our streets
Society, Politics & Law

The stories behind our streets

...changed over the years?...[Dusk view across city skyline, London] Where you live might determine who you are and what you get as the phrase ‘the post-code’ lottery suggests. Places carry connotations about whether or not they are desirable places to live and they suggest the kinds of people who might live there. Children learn from playing Monopoly that it's far more...
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Activity 5 mins
Discuss: Does work define your class position?
Society, Politics & Law

Discuss: Does work define your class position?

...changed since Marx’s time. We'd like you to share your thoughts with us and with each other. Here are some questions to ponder: Is there any sort of work you think of as being specifically working class? Why? Does what you do at work matter? Is pay the main issue? What about control over what you can and can't do in the way? Let us know your responses to the statements...
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Activity 10 mins
The importance of planning a musical performance
History & The Arts

The importance of planning a musical performance

...changing nature of the environment ­– from darkness to dawn, as the sun rose over the mountains. Hear all about his experience and DJ set in this short video. Transcript Want to learn more about and develop your music performance with world renowned experts? Our Certificate: The Practice of Music Making (CPMM) was developed in partnership with Trinity Laban...
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Video 10 mins
Can you be the curator?
History & The Arts

Can you be the curator?

...changed. Deep Blue and Bronze Gold Persian Set. © ARS, NY and DACS, London 2020. Victoria and Albert Museum, London. The Boar and Bear Hunt, The Devonshire Hunting Tapestries, 1425-1430. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London The Garrick Bed, Chippendale, Thomas Sr, born 1718 - died 1779. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London Trouser suit, Clark, Ossie, born 1942-died...
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Activity 10 mins
Design for dementia care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Design for dementia care

...care home. Elmhurst: looking back on the refurbishment process. The practicalities of the refurbishment, and how the changes have resulted in better working practices and a better quality of life. The value of gardens in dementia care Garuth Chalfont of Chalfont Design reveals why good garden design promotes both mental and physical wellbeing for people with dementia....
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Video 43 mins
The Science Behind the Bike
Science, Maths & Technology

The Science Behind the Bike

...changed the bike and bike design from a simple steel tubed design to the state of the art aerodynamic machines today? Physiology A scientific look at the physiological make up of a top athlete featuring Olympians such as Rebecca Romero and paralympian Sarah Storey. Forces A cyclist has to overcome forces in order to ride quickly, this film tells you all about how these...
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Video 34 mins
Reducing your ecological footprint
Nature & Environment

Reducing your ecological footprint

...changing world... Reducing your ecological footprint A short introduction to this album Eco-Renovations Reducing your carbon footprint at home. A couple from Oxford talk about the work they've done to their home in an effort to improve energy efficiency. Eco-Lifestyle Travelling Light. A couple from Oxford describe how they commute and shop for food in an ethical and...
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Audio 24 mins
Mathematical models: from sundials to number engines
Science, Maths & Technology

Mathematical models: from sundials to number engines

...changing hands. Incas and their knots How South American Incas kept records by the use of knots. Wooden tallies for buying beer How wholesale beer sales were recorded using notches on wooden tallies. John Napier's mathematical creations John Napier's method of multiplication and logarithms, and how Charles Babbage corrected his calculations. Babbage's engine of precision...
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Audio 16 mins