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The Art of Breathing
Science, Maths & Technology

The Art of Breathing

...University course SK277 Human biology... The Art of Breathing A short introduction to this album. The mechanics of breathing An insight into the complexities of how the body controls breathing, and a chance to see the respiratory system in action. Anxiety and hyperventilation How an anxious mind causes rapid removal of carbon dioxide from lungs, leading to significant...
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Audio 53 mins
Leadership in Health and Social Care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Leadership in Health and Social Care

...University course K313 Leadership and management in health and social care... Meet the leaders Leadership, are you worth it? From hospital ward to CEO’s office six leaders responsible for delivering vital health and social care services provide an insight into the challenges facing the public sector. Leaders or managers? What makes an effective leader, how do leaders...
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Video 32 mins
Darwin Now
Science, Maths & Technology

Darwin Now

...University in collaboration with the British Council. They form part of Darwin Now, a global initiative celebrating the life and work of Charles Darwin and the impact his ideas about evolution continue to have on today’s world. © The British Council 2009... Darwin Now A short introduction to this album. Darwin's key theory Steve Jones and Fern Elsdon-Baker outline...
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Audio 25 mins
Geological structures exposed
Science, Maths & Technology

Geological structures exposed

...University course S339, Understanding the continents... Geological structures exposed A short introduction to this album. Overview of the Orogenic Belt The three main components of the Orogenic Belt; Lewisian gneisses, Torridonian sandstone and sediments laid down from Cambrian times. A history of movement Evidence that the Moine Thrust is the result of frictional...
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Audio 45 mins
Introducing Health Sciences: Trauma, Repair and Recovery
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing Health Sciences: Trauma, Repair and Recovery

...University course SDK125 Introducing health sciences: a case study approach... Introducing health sciences: paramedics A short introduction to this album Falling: Mary's Story Mary describes her fall, the extent of her injuries and the treatment she received in hospital. Recuperating After Injuries Mary talks about her recovery and the help she now needs. Falling:...
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Audio 30 mins
Start writing fiction
History & The Arts

Start writing fiction

...University course A174 Start writing fiction. (New and updated content added July 2009)... Start writing fiction An introduction to this album. Starting the writing process Here, the novelists on the panel discuss what first attracted them to writing prose and what writing means to them. Researching and influencing your fiction In order to write, every novelist must read....
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Audio 54 mins
The Philosophy of Love
History & The Arts

The Philosophy of Love

...University, discuss the nature of love, from love as a function, to ‘the Doppelganger problem’ – should we also love another person with the same traits and qualities as the person we already love? Finally, the notion of love as a duty within marriage is explored... Can love be rational? Carolyn Price and Tim Chappell look at rationality and love. What is love? What...
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Audio 19 mins
Investigating ageing
Science, Maths & Technology

Investigating ageing

...University course SD805 Issues in brain and behaviour... Investigating ageing A short introduction to this album. Young and old compared We stereotype old age but what are the real differences between the young and old and how do we measure them? Ageing and vision How eyes can be studied to assess age and ageing. Ageing at the genetic level How the study of nematode worms...
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Audio 23 mins