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Developing resilience in sport
Health, Sports & Psychology

Developing resilience in sport

...thinking, if I can’t just sit in this freezer, then I’m going to really struggle. Although I felt I could do it, there was always that element of doubt. After six days at sea, we had arrived. If the swim was to go ahead here, we would be the first people in the world to swim a mile this far south. I just knew if I don’t sit still and relax, I’m not going to pass...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Migration
Science, Maths & Technology

Migration

...systems for studying the underlying processes, and the results have a much wider application to the study of migration than just bird behaviour. Studies on genetics, the influence of magnetic fields and physiological processes behind homeostasis illustrate general principles, but as birds have attracted so much scientific attention, they provide some of the best examples...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Why I believe 'yes' is only a matter of time
Society, Politics & Law

Why I believe 'yes' is only a matter of time

...think it’s possible to differentiate the three of them; they overlap and interrelate in different ways. Interviewer: I see. One of your core arguments is that the Scottish Independence Campaign was never about nationalism in the narrow sense of the term, rather that the campaign was driven by demands for social justice. Could you expand on that? Gerry Mooney: Yes,...
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Social problems: Who makes them?
Society, Politics & Law

Social problems: Who makes them?

...think about who is involved and how they are perceived, in terms of their social standing and significance. In very simple terms, we might suggest that there are two routes to troubles becoming public issues which are distinguished by the question: whose problem is this? Some troubles become social or public problems as a result of the actions of those people who...
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Level 2: Intermediate 20 hrs
Exploring Homer’s Odyssey
History & The Arts

Exploring Homer’s Odyssey

...thinking about some of the poem’s characters, poetic techniques and important themes. To get you started, the plot of the Odyssey has been condensed into an animation which is less than three minutes long. Your first activity involves watching this animation to get an overview of the story which this poem tells. Activity 1 Timing: Allow around 20 minutes for this...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Introducing philosophy
History & The Arts

Introducing philosophy

...think! We’d love to hear from you to help us improve our free learning offering through OpenLearn by filling out this short survey...Introducing philosophy: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand what is involved in the study of philosophy offer arguments for and against the main positions discussed in the study of philosophy...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Carrying out research for policy and advocacy work
Society, Politics & Law

Carrying out research for policy and advocacy work

...think there are other aspects to access to justice, beyond the importance of advice and representation, that are additionally important. One of those is the work of reforming the law so that when that individual comes to navigate the justice system, they find that they can understand the basic rules in play, that their rights under it are meaningful, and that the system...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Do you have a photographic memory?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Do you have a photographic memory?

...have this special ability. This allows them to continue to see an image, in detail, for a short while even after it's taken away. Do you think you have this ability? Do you have a photographic memory? Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari....
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Activity 5 mins