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Olaudah Equiano, the Abolitionist and Author
History & The Arts

Olaudah Equiano, the Abolitionist and Author

...Works of the Late Edward Ind of Cambridge Esq and a Biological Sketch of his Life (Ind and Mott, 1822). His daughter Joanna Vassa’s early life remains a mystery, but it is known that she married Reverend Henry Bromley, a congregationalist minister from Islington, London. There is no evidence that the couple had children and she died while separated from her husband in...
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Being an Olympic Parent: the family behind the athlete
Health, Sports & Psychology

Being an Olympic Parent: the family behind the athlete

...working with them around the clock, but at times a simple hug or words of support from mum or dad are invaluable to the athlete. ...To become an Olympic athlete requires an abundance of hard work, determination, talent and plenty of support and being an Olympic parent is not an easy job either. Aside from the obvious financial and logistical support, it’s important to...
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Rio 2016: A short Paralympics reading list
Health, Sports & Psychology

Rio 2016: A short Paralympics reading list

...work though, [US sking and basketball champion Alana] Nichols' medals are worth less than those of Olympians. That's because Paralympians get only $5,000 from the U.S. Olympic Committee for winning gold. Olympians get $25,000 for their gold medals. Silver medals are worth $15,000 for Olympians, while Paralympians only get $3,000. Bronze medals are worth $10,000 for...
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The Cyber Armour: A podcast which champions voices and safety of women and girls in the digital world
Society, Politics & Law

The Cyber Armour: A podcast which champions voices and safety of women and girls in the digital world

...work streams: Law and Policy Human Behaviour The Future of Responsible Tech Ethical and Responsible Tech/AI Policing. Additionally, the Centre has partnered with numerous organisations to help achieve its core objectives. [Worried teenage girl - a victim of cyber bullying - sitting alone outdoors while looking at mobile phone] The need for a podcast on online harms...
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Formulating research questions
Education & Development

Formulating research questions

...working to at least two immediate agendas. Firstly, the priorities of the funders of research, such as funding councils and charities or organisations working across health and social care policy and service provision. At the very least, core parameters will be set in terms of research focus and overarching aims. Secondly, the extant evidence base; hence, the...
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Banks as utilities and the future of payments
Money & Business

Banks as utilities and the future of payments

...working, because the internet is down. It could be one hour, it could be two days. And particularly if you imagine places like hospitals, where people need to make payments, you have to go off for hours trying to find a cash point, etc, it’s a real problem. So their innovation is that the point of sale machine actually uses encrypted texts for sending information, a bit...
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The Good Friday Agreement - 20 Year Anniversary
OpenLearn Ireland

The Good Friday Agreement - 20 Year Anniversary

...work paid a rich dividend when a power sharing Administration was established in Northern Ireland. After nine years of unstinting political commitment this historic event represented the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement and a great triumph for Mr Ahern, Mr Blair and the leaders of the Northern Ireland parties. On 14 June, 2007, following a general election...
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Dance skills
Education & Development

Dance skills

...work within a Contemporary Dance style because it will have been the basis of their education and training. In this free course, Dance skills, it is also the main point of reference...Dance communicates ideas through movement and is an expressive art form. Students need to learn how to use their body in a safe and healthy way, whilst developing a wide-ranging movement...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs