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Golden Globe Ocean Race: The power of the wind at sea and man’s use of this power over time
Science, Maths & Technology

Golden Globe Ocean Race: The power of the wind at sea and man’s use of this power over time

...of the sites around the UK where wind energy is being harnessed to provide power: Have a look at how wind turbines capture the force of the wind: and the latest developments in offshore turbines. Finally, if you want to experiment yourself and create some wild weather at home, try some of these! Like oceans? Take it further Free resources: Our modules: Our qualifications:...
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'As rich as Croesus'
History & The Arts

'As rich as Croesus'

...resources during the time of Croesus, including gold and silver, with evidence of a gold refinery near the Pactolus stream close to Sardis. According to Herodotus, ‘They [the Lydians] were the first men whom we know who coined and used gold and silver currency; and they were the first to sell by retail.’ For 2,000 years the ancient civilisations of Egypt and the...
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Activity 5 mins
Out for the count: the mathematics of voting systems
Science, Maths & Technology

Out for the count: the mathematics of voting systems

...under license from Outstanding Resources, and is provided here solely for the purpose of your own private study. For use in teaching in an educational setting, you must purchase a single-user license from the Times Educational Supplement website. And a special thanks to Rebecca Rosenberg, Lecturer in Mathematics Education, for her help in developing this activity....
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Activity 1 hr
UK must balance food farming impacts
Nature & Environment

UK must balance food farming impacts

...feed is located overseas, while 64% of associated carbon dioxide emissions are emitted abroad. The report concludes: “These results imply that the UK is increasingly reliant on external resources, and that the environmental impact of its food supply is increasingly displaced overseas.” This article was originally published by Tim Radford on The Climate News Network....
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Article 10 mins
Ten tips for students starting university
Education & Development

Ten tips for students starting university

...resources to help you further...1: Better manage your budget [Student with a credit card drinking coffee] It can be tempting to blow all your student loan but, with the cost of living going through the roof, learning how to manage your finances will be crucial. Discover how to manage your money with our handy free course... Managing my money for young adults 2: Learn how...
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Article 5 mins
The psychology of cybercrime
Health, Sports & Psychology

The psychology of cybercrime

...resources regarding child safety online. More guidance about online safety regarding specific online activities will be provided towards the end of the course...The psychology of cybercrime: 2 Types of cybercrime - As you have probably identified from engaging in Activity 1, the internet offers a wide range of activities and opportunities for criminals to engage in...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
The meaning of crime
Society, Politics & Law

The meaning of crime

...resources available to do so? What else could they use those resources for? The enormous cost in time and money of fighting a large corporation in court might dissuade them from further action even if they got as far as beginning an investigation. The path from act to conviction is shaped by, amongst other things, the knowledge of potential observers, their own...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Artists and authorship: the case of Raphael
History & The Arts

Artists and authorship: the case of Raphael

...human agency or will. This is an old argument that goes back to Christian debates over free will and determination: are humans responsible for their actions, or had God predetermined the course of events? The secularised philosophies of history debate the extent to which people (agents) actually shape the course of events, or are shaped by them. Most notoriously, in the...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs