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Protest Banners: Oddfellows and Chartism
Society, Politics & Law

Protest Banners: Oddfellows and Chartism

...systems for secrecy. Oddfellow ceremonial swords were used in a Chartist uprising. Even after the numbers at Chartist rallies fell and the campaign died away, the culture and the ideas remained in circulation. The banner said that Oddfellows demanded security for their families and a place in society. They offered ritual, status and comradeship through collective...
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Video 5 mins
The UK votes out: Instant reaction
Society, Politics & Law

The UK votes out: Instant reaction

...system imposed. For skilled workers, seeking better job opportunities than elsewhere, it’s worth considering that immigration has contributed to UK growth and this impetus may now be weakened. The economy continues to grow, but slowly. The government has failed to meet the targets it set for deficit reduction, and this can’t all be blamed on uncertainty about the...
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Article 10 mins
Digital humanities: humanities research in the digital age
History & The Arts

Digital humanities: humanities research in the digital age

...system matches human questions to items in the index. You could think of it as an automated librarian or archivist, and the success of the most powerful search engines relies heavily on the query system appearing to know what users want, almost before they articulate it themselves...Week 1: Digital transformations: 3.3 Web crawlers and metadata - For web search engines...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Who needs research ethics? Take the challenge!
Society, Politics & Law

Who needs research ethics? Take the challenge!

...think the ethics committee might step in and why this would be necessary. Meet a fictional committee and become a member!...Select here to begin the interactive... [Research Ethics] Click the image above to launch the interactive Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free alternative like...
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Activity 15 mins
Religion, Belief and Equalities
History & The Arts

Religion, Belief and Equalities

...the significance of religion and belief as a protected characteristic in the United Kingdom. This video introduces why understanding religion and belief is important for equalities law, some of the complexities that arise when religion and belief seem to "clash" with other rights, and how the term “worldviews” can help us think about religion and belief. Transcript...
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Video 5 mins
Writing critically and structuring your essay - Academic Study Skills
Education & Development

Writing critically and structuring your essay - Academic Study Skills

...and postgraduate taught students. These include tips on how to study more effectively, time management, what is meant by critical thinking, as well as specific guidance on writing to a university standard. [Cardiff University logo] This resource was provided by Cardiff University and is part of the University Ready hub. Find more resources like this on the hub homepage....
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Activity 5 mins
Building relationships with donors
Money & Business

Building relationships with donors

...thinking on the actual or potential role of ‘big gifts’ in an organisation's approach to fundraising enhance the approach to legacy fundraising...Building relationships with donors: 1 Donor motivation - There is no such thing as a common donor motivation that organisations can simply tap into. Altruism, enlightened self-interest, nostalgia, righteous indignation, or...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
An introduction to electronics
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to electronics

...Think about the sensing–logic–actuation cycle for the Oxboard transporter system. The board has sensors to detect the way the rider moves his feet and body. It uses logic to compute all the complicated forces associated with the motion; based on that information, it controls the two actuators (motor-driven wheels) to transport the rider in his desired direction. SAQ 1...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs