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A year in review 2022
Education & Development

A year in review 2022

...history, and the Government controversially reversed England fracking bans to yield further energy resources amidst global supply concerns. New to OpenLearn: want to be a digital champion? Then watch these. Or do you want to make political change? Then enrol on this free course. [Blue banner says, in, out. Downing street is shaken all about] Liz Truss resigned after just...
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The Somme: The German perspective
History & The Arts

The Somme: The German perspective

...History courses and qualifications [Character of German General] Shortly after daybreak on 1 July 1916, around 100,000 troops of Sir Henry Rawlinson’s 5th Army left their trenches and advanced on the German trenches across no-man’s-land. Many, if not most, expected the 5-day artillery bombardment to have destroyed all but the hardiest of German defensive works and to...
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Could a progressive alliance remake UK politics?
Society, Politics & Law

Could a progressive alliance remake UK politics?

...history and identity, too; that will put electoral reform at the heart of its manifesto; and, perhaps most importantly of all, that will put the impending ecological crisis at the very centre of political life. Bravery To make all of this happen, however, a further ingredient is necessary – and that’s bravery. This may sound gallant and overblown, but far from it. To...
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The Valentine's rose trade story in a dozen roses
Nature & Environment

The Valentine's rose trade story in a dozen roses

...history of the rose...[Infographic looking at the global rose trade. £2.5 billion market value (2024), Fresh cut roses have a 22.7% share of the floriculture market (2025). 95% of supply is controlled by The Netherlands, Ecuador, Colombia, Kenya, Ethiopia. The US, UK, Germany and the Netherlands account for over half of all global imports. AI is being used for precision...
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Planetary Protection of Mars
Science, Maths & Technology

Planetary Protection of Mars

...history. This has revealed substantial evidence that at periods in Mars’ history there was liquid water and potentially even environments that might have been habitable to life. It has also shown that, although Mars today is dry and hostile, some water does still exist on the planet. Planetary Protection Finding evidence of life is one of the key objectives driving the...
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The Life of Saint George
History & The Arts

The Life of Saint George

...history, and he is said to have been himself a great soldier. He is at this day the tutelar saint of the republic of Genoa; and was chosen by our ancestors in the same quality under our first Norman kings. The great national council, held at Oxford in 1222, commanded his feast to be kept a holiday of the lesser rank throughout all England. Under his name and ensign was...
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Young people’s wellbeing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Young people’s wellbeing

...family life, and an increasingly competitive and stressful society. Activity 2 Researching media stories of young people's health Over the next few weeks look out for media stories about young people's wellbeing. Do they reflect the kinds of concerns – about physical health and mental wellbeing – that have been noted here, or do they embody other anxieties? How do the...
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New free courses and hobbies to try while Coronavirus restrictions are in place
Miscellaneous

New free courses and hobbies to try while Coronavirus restrictions are in place

...family. You can also get healthy by taking up more exercise; it doesn't have to be strenuous - a bit of a stretch every day or some gentle yoga. Take a look at the boxes below for some inspiration and learn about the importance of recovery and rest before and after exercise. Look at the stars! You might be confined to a small living space, so why not look to our enormous...
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