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

The UK votes out: Instant reaction

...worlds of politics, economics, and beyond. The Conversation polls a group of academics for their instant reaction...Andrew Scott Crines, British politics lecturer, University of Liverpool Now is the moment of truth for the Brexiters. They promised the world, and now must deliver. The voters were convinced that leaving the European Union is the best thing to do, entirely...
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The health impacts of FGM
Health, Sports & Psychology

The health impacts of FGM

...World Health Organisation identifies four types. All have consequences that unfold across the lifetime. Type 1: Partial or total removal of the clitoral glans (the external and visible part of the clitoris), and/or the clitoral hood (the fold of skin surrounding the clitoral glans). Type 2: Partial or total removal of the clitoral glans and the labia minora (inner folds...
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Looking globally: the future of education Badge icon
Education & Development

Looking globally: the future of education

...world itself and therefore education: the environment, demographic changes and the impact of technological advances. The key question is this: is education fit for this future?...The next generation will need many different skills to those we can easily imagine today. Young people will need to be able to learn quickly and efficiently, to think critically and dismiss fake...
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Level 3: Advanced 24 hrs
The repute and reality of being a Roman emperor
History & The Arts

The repute and reality of being a Roman emperor

...world ruler in both Rome and the provinces. Can you suggest some other major mechanisms through which the provincials would have come into contact with the emperor or would have been reminded of his importance? Very briefly note down your ideas. Discussion These are the four major areas which I have thought of – you may have considered some additional factors or may...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
‘Problem’ populations, ‘problem’ places
Society, Politics & Law

‘Problem’ populations, ‘problem’ places

...World Wide Web access (though by no means everywhere or for everyone) to locate sources of information illustrating the extent of poverty and inequality, though much of the latter, particularly in relation to the ownership and distribution of wealth, or undocumented labour or unpaid care, remains considerably under-researched or ‘hidden’. While we may seek to take...
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Level 2: Intermediate 5 hrs
Half man, half circuit: Who are the people who are choosing to become cyborgs?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Half man, half circuit: Who are the people who are choosing to become cyborgs?

...world’s first Cyborg-fair’. [Sketch of a cyborg] ‘Cyborg’ is a loaded and attention-grabbing term, bearing associations from sci-fi novels and Hollywood, and whether it’s an entirely accurate label for these activities is up for debate. Some commentators broaden the definition to include anyone who uses artificial devices, such as computer screens or iPhones....
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Preparing for your digital life in the 21st Century
Science, Maths & Technology

Preparing for your digital life in the 21st Century

...world. Learn what it means to live a ‘digital life’, understand the role of information and communication technologies, and discover how computers work behind the scenes...This free course, Preparing for your digital life in the 21st Century, provides a general overview of how digital technology has come to dominate virtually every aspect of the modern world and some...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Sam Selvon, The Lonely Londoners
History & The Arts

Sam Selvon, The Lonely Londoners

...World War. This led to a large increase in the immigrant population of Britain, mostly from the Caribbean, India and Pakistan. Although the Windrush brought the first substantial migrant influx from the Caribbean, it was not until the mid-1950s that others followed in large numbers, with over 100,000 migrants arriving between 1954 and 1958. During the war, some 10,000...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs