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Seven myths of being a female engineer
Science, Maths & Technology

Seven myths of being a female engineer

...family Having children can be a challenge in any career, but with supportive employers and the right infrastructure, there is no reason why it should be harder within the world of engineering. Peggy Johnson is Microsoft's executive vice president of Business Development, after a 24-year stint working at Qualcomm – and she has three children, four dogs and a cat! More on...
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Article 5 mins
What does scientific evidence tell us about making our homes energy efficient?
Money & Business

What does scientific evidence tell us about making our homes energy efficient?

...family is different: some people are home all day, some people are rarely in; others, such as those who have chronic illnesses, need different internal temperatures to those who don’t. Closing your curtains may save lots of heat, but the number and type of windows, location of radiators, and when they are opened or closed will greatly influence this saving on an...
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Five ways in which COVID-19 has impacted on progress in global health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Five ways in which COVID-19 has impacted on progress in global health

...family planning services) have halted in many parts of the world during 2020, resulting in further disruptions to reproductive health services. 2: Preventable deaths of children under five years of age COVID-19 has disrupted several child health services. Declines in institutional deliveries in low- and middle-income countries, mean that children are less likely to be...
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Article 15 mins
How do children learn the concept of race?
Education & Development

How do children learn the concept of race?

...Families of white children should aim to diversify friendship groups of both adults and children to experience the cultures and perspectives of different racial groups, emphasising the value of this. However, it is important for white people to not place these new friends in the role of educator on racial and ethnic issues. Children should be introduced to diverse...
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Article 10 mins
FGM: Mental Health impact and CBT
Health, Sports & Psychology

FGM: Mental Health impact and CBT

...family, friends, work, or social life to avoid distress, depression deepens, bringing sadness, shame, disconnection and hopelessness. Depression then makes it harder to cope with anxiety and trauma symptoms. Low mood can reduce motivation to seek support or use coping strategies, reinforcing the trauma cycle and leaving survivors feeling stuck in patterns of fear,...
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Introducing music research
History & The Arts

Introducing music research

...history of music and musical practices), music theory (the study of how music is constructed) and ethnomusicology (the study of music cultures). You may also encounter the term ‘systematic musicology’, frequently used in central Europe, which refers to a range of subdisciplines including music psychology, acoustics, music theory, and the philosophy of music....
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs
Reading for pleasure: exploring the concept
Education & Development

Reading for pleasure: exploring the concept

...history, or may read in order to relax, or may seek the enjoyment of revisiting familiar characters in a book or comic series. Many will also value the opportunity to connect to and experience others’ lives (fictional and real), and in the process find emotional succour in reflecting upon their own. As Sanacore observes, when individuals read for pleasure frequently,...
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Wildfires: environmental and social entanglements
Society, Politics & Law

Wildfires: environmental and social entanglements

...history explore the Greek wildfires in 2007, their impact, location, and causes be introduced to the geographical concept of entanglement and use it as a tool to develop a detailed understanding of what causes wildfires critically reflect on Greece’s preparedness to respond to the ongoing threat of wildfires and explore potential responses to the environmental challenge...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs