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Three weeks in June and one night in November
Society, Politics & Law

Three weeks in June and one night in November

...work that lies ahead. After the US election, it emerged that Trump may not have any idea what a president does. Six months after the UK’s vote to leave the EU it is apparent that the British government has no clue about what to do next. Indeed, some government ministers do not even seem to understand the basics of international trade policy. And the UK’s opposition...
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Hacking under your skin?
Digital & Computing

Hacking under your skin?

...worked out how to hack into the communications used by an implanted medical device – that is a piece of technology permanently placed inside a living person. In this case, the device was an unnamed neurostimulator used to treat conditions including Parkinson’s Disease as well as chronic pain. Although these devices are placed within the body, they can be reprogrammed...
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Explainer: how do you read an election poll?
Society, Politics & Law

Explainer: how do you read an election poll?

...social class, and probably other features such as work status (employed, unemployed, retired, and so on) and the region of the country where they live. Most of the polling organisations speak to their sample of electors either by telephone interviews or through websites. The margin of error There are several kinds of opinion poll results for an election. The commonest...
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Enduring Love
Society, Politics & Law

Enduring Love

...work' that people do to sustain their enduring love... Finding 'The One' - and Keeping Them Couples describe their experience of meeting ‘the one’ and staying together. 1+1=3: Relationships and Children Couples reflect on how children affect their relationships. Love and Intimacy Couples talk about sex and affection and how they show their love for each other....
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Teaching secondary mathematics
Education & Development

Teaching secondary mathematics

...worked with. I know that you will find it interesting. I hope you find it useful as well. As you work through the activities you will be encouraged to record your thoughts on an idea, an issue or a reading, and how it relates to your practice. Hopefully you will have opportunities to discuss your ideas with colleagues. We therefore suggest that you use a notebook –...
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Level 3: Advanced 11 hrs
The Irish Gothic collection on OpenLearn
OpenLearn Ireland

The Irish Gothic collection on OpenLearn

...work and even get a chance to have a go yourself at creating creepy characters and sinister settings. About the collection The Irish Gothic collection is made up of two parts. Each of them lets you study and explore different themes. Part 1: Spectres, Monsters, Fairies and Vampires: An introduction to the Irish Gothic This part will help you learn more about the history...
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Approaching language, literature and childhood
Education & Development

Approaching language, literature and childhood

...socially constructed? And how is the child represented in literature? This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract from the Open University course L301 Language, literature and childhood....Approaching language, literature and childhood: Introduction - This free course, Approaching language, literature and childhood, introduces you to the field of children’s literature....
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Skills to succeed in the workplace
Education & Development

Skills to succeed in the workplace

...working in partnership with the following organisations to support the work they're doing to improve employment outcomes for young people in their local communities: Rangers Charity Foundation Celtic FC Foundation Dundee FC Community Trust Free courses for young people We're providing a selection of free training courses to enhance your career prospects and opportunities....
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Article 10 mins