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Some of all human knowledge: Wikipedia at 15
Digital & Computing

Some of all human knowledge: Wikipedia at 15

...learned that we are witnessing a largely silent coup, in which traditional sources of authority have been usurped. Rather than discovering what the capital of Israel is by consulting paper copies of Encyclopedia Britannica or geographical reference books, we source our information online. Instead of learning about thermonuclear warfare from university professors, we can...
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Article 5 mins
Retrofitting older buildings to help mitigate the climate emergency
Nature & Environment

Retrofitting older buildings to help mitigate the climate emergency

...learn many lessons from heritage buildings and how they were used historically, including identifying low-cost solutions that can form part of a holistic approach. Reinstating traditional shutters for example can dramatically reduce heat loss through windows, while the use of ‘personal insulation’ (jumpers and slippers!) and heating strategies to keep people rather...
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How can you exercise safely in the heat?
Health, Sports & Psychology

How can you exercise safely in the heat?

...learns to adapt Running in the heat causes the body’s core temperature to rise. The body works best when the core temperature is maintained at 37℃, so to help keep the body cool, the body starts to sweat, allowing the heat to evaporate. This sweating causes water loss from the blood and can lead to dehydration. To help with the sweating, blood vessels dilate to allow...
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How can education contribute to sustainability?
Education & Development

How can education contribute to sustainability?

...Learning and Teaching) qualification as urgently needing our attention as educators. In our Badged course Looking Globally: The Future of Education, in relation to an environmental issue affecting where you live, learners are asked: In response to the key environmental issue(s) you have identified locally, how could your local education system respond? How might you...
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How to provide a trauma-informed police response to victims of rape and serious sexual offences
Society, Politics & Law

How to provide a trauma-informed police response to victims of rape and serious sexual offences

...learning, development and wellbeing of RASSO officers and investigators, found shortcomings with FRO training and support. Resourcing issues, compounded by officer inexperience or a lack of upskilling, can impact on the victim’s experience of receiving a trauma-informed (TI) response. This article will consider the issues facing FROs as the first point of police...
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Improving the everyday lives of carers
Health, Sports & Psychology

Improving the everyday lives of carers

...learning to improve the quality of their care, which was also observed by some employers of paid carers and by health care professionals caring for people supported by family carers. Over 75% of carers who completed a questionnaire felt they had learned new skills and would recommend DISCOVER to another carer. In addition, paid carers would also recommend DISCOVER to...
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Year of the Rabbit: Chinese New Year
Languages

Year of the Rabbit: Chinese New Year

...learn how to say some Chinese New Year’s greetings to celebrate Chinese New Year? ...Find out more about The Open University's Language courses and qualifications. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, starting from January 22nd, 2023 (Chinese New Year's Day), and ending on February 9th, 2024. The sign of the rabbit is a symbol of longevity,...
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Beginners’ French: food and drink
Languages

Beginners’ French: food and drink

...learning to communicate more easily and effectively in French. In this free course, Beginners' French: food and drink, you will also gain an insight into French societies and cultures through focusing on food and drink. You will listen to French speakers in a variety of situations, and you will be provided with some skills for coping with reading texts...Improve your...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs