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Exploring Thomas Hardy's Far From the Madding Crowd
History & The Arts

Exploring Thomas Hardy's Far From the Madding Crowd

...think about who the narrator is, and the importance of the narrative point of view in telling the story, as well as understanding how characterisation, the use of dialogue, time and locations work within the novel...This free course, Exploring Thomas Hardy's Far From the Madding Crowd, is designed to tell you something about Hardy's background, and to introduce you to the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Equity-based research design
Education & Development

Equity-based research design

...thinking advocates that those at the margins should hold the most power in the design process. Ceding power doesn’t necessarily exclude anyone who isn’t directly impacted by the problem but calls for aid to radically rethink ‘expert’ roles, recognise the ‘process as product,’ ceding power where necessary, and listening.’ (Oddy, 2021). Thinking about...
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Article 30 mins
Applying to study for a PhD in psychology
Health, Sports & Psychology

Applying to study for a PhD in psychology

...think of a PhD as a new engagement with the psychology discipline, involving continuities from your previous study (for instance, in the emphasis on reading and academic writing) but a generally different experience and level of commitment (see Section 2). After studying psychology courses led by other people, you now want to work on your own project. Your previous study...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Manufacturing
Science, Maths & Technology

Manufacturing

...system, which is to describe a circle as sweeping out a number of radians. You can think of a radian as being just like a degree, but rather than there being 360 of them in a circle, there are 2π of them. This may sound complicated, but it has the huge advantage that it makes the maths easier! Because the circumference is 2πr, and the wheel turns 2π radians in the same...
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Level 1: Introductory 20 hrs
Nationalism, self-determination and secession
Society, Politics & Law

Nationalism, self-determination and secession

...think of themselves as nations challenge the existing order and assert their right to a state of their own. And at the same time it is a kind of gentle introduction to how to study political ideas. It is more theoretical, or philosophical, than historical, but that doesn’t mean it has no purchase on the real world. The practical examples with which it works range from...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Discussion hub: What is helpful for someone undergoing treatment for cancer?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Discussion hub: What is helpful for someone undergoing treatment for cancer?

...us know what you found to be helpful in the Comments section below. What do you think? What is helpful for someone undergoing treatment for cancer and their families? If you know someone who has cancer and want to help them in any way possible you may like to order our Big C booklet or visit our OU news website complete with a five point guide on how to make a difference....
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Article 5 mins
Glastonbury and the festival
History & The Arts

Glastonbury and the festival

...think back to the memorable gigs of The Rolling Stones (2013), Beyoncé (2011) or Johnny Cash (1994), but there’s another lesser known side to the Somerset town too. Did you know, for example, that Glastonbury is thought to have been an ancient celtic centre of goddess worship? Dr Marion Bowman, Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies, investigates. Transcript “A party...
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Motivation and goal setting - Academic Study Skills
Education & Development

Motivation and goal setting - Academic Study Skills

...and postgraduate taught students. These include tips on how to study more effectively, time management, what is meant by critical thinking, as well as specific guidance on writing to a university standard. [Cardiff University Logo] This resource was provided by Cardiff University and is part of the University Ready hub. Find more resources like this on the hub homepage....
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Activity 5 mins