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Globalisation and the English language
History & The Arts

Globalisation and the English language

...think that’s likely to happen for quite some time. I think globalisation will result in people becoming more accepting of differences, of using different connotations, different vocabularies and so on. We don’t own English anymore; that’s quite important. People can be quite precious about speaking British English as if it’s ours. English is the dominant language...
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Article 5 mins
Researching Professional Development Framework
Education & Development

Researching Professional Development Framework

...think about your ongoing development as a researching professional identify actions to support your development during the forthcoming Professional Doctorate year document these on your Researching Professional Development Plan discuss them with your supervisors evaluate your progress at the end of the year. First, click on each of the three overarching themes – which...
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Activity 5 mins
Cannabis, Consciousness and the Imagination
Health, Sports & Psychology

Cannabis, Consciousness and the Imagination

...thinking How artists and scientists think. Linking processes in the brain How does the imagination use linking processes? What is consciousness? Examining the nature of consciousness. Explaining consciousness The difficulties of trying to describe consciousness. Can science explain consciousness? Can consciousness ever be described and explained in scientific terms?...
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Audio 59 mins
Fatih Birol - Stories of Change
Nature & Environment

Fatih Birol - Stories of Change

...think we are in terms of coming up with technological solutions that will meet our ambitions on climate change? FB: The energy is at the heart of the climate change problem, because more than two thirds of the emissions come from the energy sector, by far the most important sector. Therefore we have to find solutions within the energy sector if we are serious to address...
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Audio 5 mins
Software and the law
Science, Maths & Technology

Software and the law

...systems in a specific context...Software and the law: 1 Why law is necessary - Computers have become embedded in society, making certain transactions between people or organisations affecting other people – what economists call ‘externalities’. Sometimes these externalities are generally positive and good, but lead to the ‘free-rider’ problem. In other cases the...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
What is politics?
Society, Politics & Law

What is politics?

...Think about two or three events that would make your list of extraordinary global events, and some reasons why you think they are globally significant. Then examine the boxed list below – a compilation of some of the events we thought of. Do any of the events on your list overlap with ours? You might also start thinking about what might make these events...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Studying mammals: Plant predators
Nature & Environment

Studying mammals: Plant predators

...systems of ruminants and hindgut fermenters...Studying mammals: Plant predators: 1 The herbivores - As you work through this course you will come across boxes, like this one, which give you advice about the study skills that you will be developing as you progress through the course. To avoid breaking up the flow of the text, they will usually appear at the start or end of...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
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Society, Politics & Law

Working in the voluntary sector

...thinking about volunteering or working in the voluntary sector and want to find out more about it? Do you already work or volunteer and are seeking to build on your existing knowledge or skills? Do you have a general interest in voluntary organisations? Are you looking to develop your study skills for further learning? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions this...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs