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Sporting women in the media
Health, Sports & Psychology

Sporting women in the media

...think that derogatory comments like this discriminate against women? The comment could implicate girls not running as fast as boys; and when a female athlete does run fast their gender is questioned, evident in the case of Caster Semenya (Figure 2). What impact do you think comments like this have on young girls? [Described image] Figure 2 Caster Semenya To get a flavour...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Fast Reactors and Thorium
Science, Maths & Technology

Fast Reactors and Thorium

...thinking lies at the heart of a different class of reactors: the ‘fast reactors’. A fast reactor has no moderator, merely a coolant with which useful energy can be extracted (e.g. for electricity generation). Typical coolants used in experimental, prototype, and demonstration fast reactors have included liquid sodium, inert gases and lead (or lead alloys). Fast...
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Article 10 mins
‘Rule Britannia, Britannia Rules the Waves’: From fishing patriotism to pragmatism
Nature & Environment

‘Rule Britannia, Britannia Rules the Waves’: From fishing patriotism to pragmatism

...think about Brexit, it’s important to understand six key points about the fishing industry: Fish stocks and profits have been improving under the Common Fisheries Policy since 2003. The recent communication from the European Commission on state of play of the Common Fisheries Policy showed that 44 stocks (61% of the total North East Atlantic catches of interest to the...
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Article 5 mins
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
Perceptions of corruption
Science, Maths & Technology

Perceptions of corruption

...index? video. Copyright 20 September 2012 Transparency International: the global coalition against corruption. Used with permission. For more information, visit Transparency International. Data from the UN Development Programme Data Public Explorer tool What do you think about the subjects discussed in this film? Use our Comments facility below to share your views...
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Video 5 mins
To lie or not to lie?
History & The Arts

To lie or not to lie?

...think about your moral responses to different lies...This content is associated with The Open University's Arts and Humanities (Philosophy) qualification. [To lie or not to lie cartoon game image.] Click on the image above, to start your interactive experience... Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or...
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Activity 5 mins
You and your money
Money & Business

You and your money

...system purchase. In coming to a decision on whether to use savings, he may think about opportunity cost – the savings used to buy the music system will not then be available for him to purchase something else. He will also be giving up the future income, in the form of interest earned, on the savings that will be spent on the item. He might also compare debt costs with...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs