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An introduction to floodplain meadows
Nature & Environment

An introduction to floodplain meadows

...de-stressing, exercise, mental wellbeing, learning and wonder. [Described image] Figure 1 Learning and living in nature. For much of human history, people lived close to nature and the seasonal cycles, with an intimate knowledge of how the natural world provides us with what we need to live. However, most of us now live in an increasingly urbanised and industrial society...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs
John Napier
Science, Maths & Technology

John Napier

...de nieuwe telkonst. The calculations of Briggs and Vlacq were the essential basis of all subsequent tables of ‘common logarithms’. The work illustrated is of a later French edition of Vlacq’s shortened (seven-place) trigonometrical tables...John Napier: 6 Spreading the word about logarithms - Another person besides Briggs to recognise immediately the importance of...
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Level 2: Intermediate 3 hrs
Difference and challenge in teams
Money & Business

Difference and challenge in teams

...many different contexts is a tool called ‘Six Thinking Hats’ popularised by Edward de Bono...Difference and challenge in teams: 6 ‘We need to stretch ourselves’ - Evelyn is a manager interested in developing her team, but worries that they may be ‘too good’ already. Listen to her plight in the audio below (a transcript is also provided). We need to stretch ourselves, but how? In a way we’re too good at this aspect of our ......
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
Writing what you know
History & The Arts

Writing what you know

...de-familiarising your perceptions you will reinvigorate your writing. Here are some similar follow-up exercises that you can try when you get time. Try the same exercise on a different, but still familiar, place. You can also try it with familiar characters in your life – describe them in their absence and then take note of the things you didn't recall. Think of the...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Physical and mental health for young children
Education & Development

Physical and mental health for young children

...class of 30 children, between 3–5 of those children are likely to have asthma. Eczema is thought to affect 11% of young children and the number of children with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is also increasing. Sickle cell anaemia is a common serious genetic chronic condition that affects children’s quality of life. Chronic conditions can have a profound impact on...
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Level 1: Introductory 20 hrs
Economics and the 2008 crisis: a Keynesian view
Society, Politics & Law

Economics and the 2008 crisis: a Keynesian view

...classes complained how their tax bills had shot up. The Government was under pressure to do something. The Times newspaper noted in 1922: ‘There are signs of an astonished realisation of the alarming bill for civil pensions that in a few years will be a millstone on the taxpayer’s neck.’ The Anti-Waste League, formed by Lord Rothermere, had put up candidates and won...
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Level 2: Intermediate 28 hrs
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History & The Arts

A freelance career in the creative arts

...classed as self-employed and can choose a trading name. But you will also have to complete self-assessment tax returns to declare your trading income and expenses for HMRC. When you start out as a sole trader you will need to: let HMRC know you are self-employed register for self-assessment tax returns as a sole trader. Registering is an easy process and the UK government...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Financial statement analysis and interpretation
Money & Business

Financial statement analysis and interpretation

...classes such as commodities, property, shares, cryptocurrency, etc. These choices are affected by the risk profile of each asset class, the risk appetite of the investor and the capacity of the investor to absorb risks. Imagine you have £75,000 and you want to invest this money in a company’s shares. a.Which factors will influence your decision? Feedback Various...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs