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Minerals and the crystalline state
Science, Maths & Technology

Minerals and the crystalline state

...systems...Minerals and the crystalline state: 1 Introducing crystals - Three distinct types of crystal, each of which is a different mineral, can be seen in the granite shown in Figure 1: shiny black biotite mica; cloudy white feldspar and translucent grey quartz. Figure 1 A close-up of a piece of granite, 7 cm across, showing interlocking, intergrown crystals of several...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Health and wellbeing in the ancient world
History & The Arts

Health and wellbeing in the ancient world

...systems. And we probably don’t want to think about them too much. But, yeah, I think that people-- how much of that is a problem and how much of that is an urban myth is probably hard to disentangle. HELEN KING I’ve certainly read the odd story about alligators or crocodiles that people have had as pets, then try to dispose of, try to come up back through the toilet...
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Level 1: Introductory 18 hrs
From Brexit to the break-up of Britain?
Society, Politics & Law

From Brexit to the break-up of Britain?

...think about how the referendum vote of an apparently divided country translated into such positive majorities in the parliamentary votes for leaving the EU in a House of Commons where most MPs campaigned for a Remain vote in the referendum. Richard Heffernan Tomorrow, Mrs. May and the permanent representative of the United Kingdom government in Brussels will deliver at...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
A freelance career in the creative arts Badge icon
History & The Arts

A freelance career in the creative arts

...system, copywriting or legal protection, etc. There’s a lot to think about in those bullet points and you’ll explore them all in more detail as you progress through the course. For now, Activity 1 encourages you to reflect on the needs of two different businesses. Activity 1 What to do next? Timing: Allow about 10 minutes With the bullet points outlined by The...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
What is economics?
Society, Politics & Law

What is economics?

...think of economics, what do you think of? The Chancellor, the economy? Well it’s about much more, covering the personal, national and global aspects of our lives...[London Stock Exchange] Economics is about how, as individuals and groups, we get the things we want to buy and the services we need and want. From a £5 flight to Belfast to a penny off income tax, from a...
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Article 5 mins
Are women under-represented at tech accelerators?
Money & Business

Are women under-represented at tech accelerators?

...think I was a candidate for this world-class accelerator. I didn’t think I looked like a ‘YC founder’. Thus, women may be opting out of accelerator programmes because of a perceived lack of fit with the predominantly male tech and start-up culture. For those women who do overcome this problem and get onto the programmes, they often then encounter prejudice and...
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Article 5 mins
"That's so gay!" Homophobic language and school
Languages

"That's so gay!" Homophobic language and school

...think can be affected by homophobia in schools? Pick the responses from this list that you think would apply: Children who declare themselves or who are perceived to be LGBT Other children in the school Staff who declare themselves or who are perceived to be LGBT Other staff members Parents of children who are or are perceived to be LGBT Other parents In the video below,...
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Video 15 mins
What is Religion - and the Growth of Religious Toleration
History & The Arts

What is Religion - and the Growth of Religious Toleration

...think they ought to be able to do. It suggests that religion is more like a hobby than a serious pursuit, and can lead to public acts of religion being seen as ‘extremism’. But this is not the only way of thinking about what religion is, and what the relationship between it and the state should be. [Religious toleration: church gate] Over to you What do you think the...
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Article 10 mins