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A polyglot life
Languages

A polyglot life

...family to show off my “party trick” to people without me having to perform like a seal and to be able to do that when I was not even in the room. The video I made got a lot of attention, and social media was starting to play a more significant part in our language learning community too. Very soon, I was connecting with hundreds of other language learners via Facebook...
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Oedipus: The message in the myth
History & The Arts

Oedipus: The message in the myth

...family and go into exile. (His going into exile is another flat contradiction of Homer.) The choral ode from Antigone, after three verses celebrating man's great achievements, concludes in its final verse that for all these achievements, man will not get anywhere unless he shows proper respect for the laws of the city and the gods. In Oedipus Tyrannus Sophocles returns to...
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Women have heart attacks too - but why do they often go misdiagnosed?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Women have heart attacks too - but why do they often go misdiagnosed?

...family history and risk factors avoiding smoking and seeking assistance if you are a smoker having an exercise plan and addressing stress and depression enjoying a healthy diet that is low in saturated fat and high in fibre, and avoiding processed foods. The future We have progressed in our recognition of both sex and gender differences in heart disease, but many...
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Commemorating Lord Byron on the streets of London
Languages

Commemorating Lord Byron on the streets of London

...family and friends, she is nevertheless a fascinating individual in her own right. Were there to be a commemorative plaque put up one day to her, where might it be placed? In her early life in London, Claire lived mostly with one or other of those more famous figures in her life – the Shelleys or William Godwin. She grew up in Somers Town, where there’s a memorial to...
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Studying natural sciences bilingually
Science, Maths & Technology

Studying natural sciences bilingually

...family, but less certain in academic situations. You may be worried about learning new scientific terminology at university. Don’t worry. Studying through the medium of Welsh is an opportunity in itself to build your confidence in using the language, through: learning in small groups with students from a variety of linguistic backgrounds guidance from tutors who are...
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Stress and Burnout in Aviation
Health, Sports & Psychology

Stress and Burnout in Aviation

...family member, losing things, finances, traffic, too many things to do, interrupted sleep and physical appearance (Kanner et al., 1981). Kanner et al. (1981) found that the DHS tended to be a more accurate predictor than the LEI of stress-related problems. Given the responsibilities and daily stressors involved in a pilot’s job, this seems a key consideration when...
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The importance of education for students in secure environments
Education & Development

The importance of education for students in secure environments

...family-owned shoe and retail business is chair of the Prison Reform Trust, where he has devised innovative approaches to the employment of ex-offenders. Over 10% of Timpson’s workers have spent time in prison, and James is passionate about ‘developing a long-term culture of employment in the prison, helping prisoners get job-ready, and establishing links with...
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Medicines and personalisation
Health, Sports & Psychology

Medicines and personalisation

...family providing informal care, or a paid service. Professionals must understand the context within which older people use or are supported to use their medicines. Side effects can become troublesome to the point of not wanting to leave the house. This can cut off an older person from activities which support broader wellbeing, such as socialising and being active....
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