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The Rainbow analysed
Science, Maths & Technology

The Rainbow analysed

...mathematics... The rainbow analysed introduction The rainbow analysed introduction Aristotle's theory In about 300BC Greek philosopher Aristotle proposed a theory to why the rainbow has such a specific shape. A full circle rainbow? Aristotle's model also tells us that if we are high enough we can see the full rainbow circle. This is often witnessed from planes. The...
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Open door to success
Education & Development

Open door to success

...Mathematics skills. OpenLearn/DWP guide You can read the OpenLearn/DWP guide hereor by clicking on the image below. [DWP and OpenLearn image] Free learning for everyone Find out how the partnership started, how the OpenLearn/DWP platform was created, and the benefits of badged courses for jobseekers. Study our free maths and English courses Expert advice on how to write...
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Methods in Motion: Remaking self-help
Society, Politics & Law

Methods in Motion: Remaking self-help

...podcasts, videos, comics, and various other media. There’s a lot of joy, for me, in the dance between the five related sub-projects depicted here. I enjoy moving between methods, topics and formats - from talking with clients, to collaborating on a zine, to attending a community event, to recording a podcast, to reading a colleague’s latest paper, to writing my...
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What are your chances during a zombie apocalypse?
Digital & Computing

What are your chances during a zombie apocalypse?

...mathematics we'd all die in a zombie apocalypse but nature and computer science offer us more optimistic outcomes. ...[Two women dressed as zombies taking part in the Toronto Zombie Walk 2008.] The seminal paper When Zombies Attack: Mathematical Modelling of an Outbreak of Zombie Infection published in 2009 uses traditional epidemiological techniques (the patterns,...
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10 incredible people whose stories you'll find on OpenLearn
History & The Arts

10 incredible people whose stories you'll find on OpenLearn

...podcast collection Women in Science. 5: Alan Turing - codebreaker and war hero Transcript Alan Turing, born in 1912, had an extensive and impressive CV including titles such as: computer scientist, code breaker, mathematician, logician, cryptanalyst and theoretical biologist. He is widely considered to be the father of computer science and artificial intelligence. During...
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More working with charts, graphs and tables
Science, Maths & Technology

More working with charts, graphs and tables

...mathematical concepts and how to use them, through instruction, worked examples and practice activities: reflecting on mathematics; tables; line graphs; bar charts and histograms; pie charts; analysis draw on a technical glossary, plus a a list of references to further reading and sources of help...More working with charts, graphs and tables: 1 Getting the most from...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Black and Minority Ethnic students: Mental wellbeing and study support
Health, Sports & Psychology

Black and Minority Ethnic students: Mental wellbeing and study support

...podcasts/ Brown Girl Magazine Mental and physical health related articles, such as yoga and distancing, as well as more serious topics like abuse and trauma. https://www.browngirlmagazine.com/health/ Mind Mind provides advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem, including face-to-face and online peer support. For peer support for specific BAME...
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Happy New Year
Miscellaneous

Happy New Year

...podcasts to free beginner-friendly courses, these resources help you build healthier money habits, boost your confidence and make smarter financial decisions for now and the future. Choose health Whether you've eaten too many mince pies over the Christmas break and need a health kick, or maybe you want to concentrate on your mental health and wellbeing this year instead -...
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