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Climate change: island life in a volatile world
Society, Politics & Law

Climate change: island life in a volatile world

...careful that the attention given to new and far-reaching flows – especially those flows that may endanger territories – does not leave us with the impression that these territories were once free of outside influence or disturbance. Some of the flows we have looked at are certainly disturbing, but some of them are also sustaining and generative. Indeed, it is...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
A short introduction to the English language
Languages

A short introduction to the English language

...care about you. We’re much bigger and stronger than you. The fashion industry are fearful of the change in culture in a way, which I think presents a unique opportunity to deal with a very, very polluting and toxic industry. CROWD SINGING: ... Urgency. LAURA FRANDSEN: And then we have the Cancel London Fashion Week campaign to get the British Fashion Council to cancel...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Eutrophication
Nature & Environment

Eutrophication

...Adult mayfly. [Figure 2.6] Figure 2.6 Pollution-tolerant species, the bloodworm. Many species of coarse fish, such as roach (Rutilus rutilus, a cyprinid fish, Figure 2.7), can also tolerate low oxygen concentrations in the water, sometimes gulping air, and yields of fish may indeed increase due to the high net primary production (NPP) of the system. However these species...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
Basic science: understanding numbers
Science, Maths & Technology

Basic science: understanding numbers

...Adults can use their own OpenLearn account to supervise under 13s on the course, and assisting with the experiments. You can read more in the OpenLearn FAQs...Week 1: Why does science need numbers?: 1.1 Water, water everywhere - NARRATOR 1 Bottled water is ubiquitous in our daily lives. Every year in the UK, we each consume some 70 litres of purchased bottled water,...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Get ready for beginners’ French Badge icon
Languages

Get ready for beginners’ French

...adults, between themselves, will tend to use the tu form from the outset. In the next sections, you will look more closely at the language used in business settings, and communicating across cultures...Week 7: Communicating across languages and cultures: 2 Behaviour expectations at work - If you’re planning to use your French skills for work, it will be very useful to...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Gweithio hybrid: llesiant a chynhwysiant
Money & Business

Gweithio hybrid: llesiant a chynhwysiant

...care to make sure their employees and students have a safe, legally compliant and supportive digital environment to work and learn in, individuals have responsibility for aspects within their control and should take appropriate steps to ensure they achieve and maintain a positive approach to digital wellbeing. (Jisc, 2019c) Efallai fod cyngor Jisc wedi'i fwriadu ar gyfer...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Deall datganoli yng Nghymru
Society, Politics & Law

Deall datganoli yng Nghymru

...care and education. I'm very proud that in Torfaen we have a Labour council that is prepared to take those decisions to protect our local services. The leader of UKIP knows nothing about the financial pressures facing the local authority in Torfaen, and I am sure that you would agree with me, Minister, that all the low hanging fruit is now gone in local authorities, and...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Systems engineering: Challenging complexity
Science, Maths & Technology

Systems engineering: Challenging complexity

...care when the Revenue realised its mistake. It demanded she return the cash and even threatened to send compliance officers to ‘interview’ her and check on her finances. Last year, after the Revenue stopped her tax credits, Ms Reddy-Oaten had to survive on ‘hardship’ payments. These payments were then deemed excessive and she faced demands that these also be...
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Level 3: Advanced 25 hrs