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Doping in rugby union: a case of papering over the cracks?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Doping in rugby union: a case of papering over the cracks?

...can rugby address the issue of doping at all levels. To learn more about sports and fitness, find videos, articles, games and free courses on OpenLearn. If you're interested in studying Sports and Fitness with the Open University, explore more courses and qualifications we offer in this subject area. This article was first published on the OU Sports & Fitness blog....
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Protest Banners: Oddfellows and Chartism
Society, Politics & Law

Protest Banners: Oddfellows and Chartism

...free. ​ Our 'Arts and Languages Access module' – designed to develop the key skills required for successful university study – is an ideal starting point. You will be introduced to a range of absorbing subjects to prepare you for a wide range of qualifications in the humanities, including: art history English literature English language studies history modern...
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Three Irish Poets – Ellen O'Leary
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Three Irish Poets – Ellen O'Leary

...language conveys striking sense impressions there are vivid realistic details but the world of the story is somehow remote from ours we hear dialogue between the characters, abruptly presented and often using repeated phrases there is often a supernatural theme Though contemporaries like W.B. Yeats praised O’Leary for having a simple, natural style it is clear she is...
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COP26 and the Glasgow Pact...one small step
Nature & Environment

COP26 and the Glasgow Pact...one small step

...language around reducing fossil fuel use in the context of ‘efforts towards the phasedown of unabated coal power…’. Strong multilateral messages are helpful because they trickle down to regional groups (e.g. the EU), national, regional and local governments, and the private and public sectors. While richer nations still haven’t met their 2009 promise to mobilise...
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Eco-art, Sustainable Art, art as activism
History & The Arts

Eco-art, Sustainable Art, art as activism

...free materials at her disposal. “Plastic Pillar” is a real-life scale sculpture of a woman created using only upcycled plastic bottles, plastic bags and plastic containers, based on the biblical figure of Lot’s wife in Genesis 19, as a contemporary interpretation in the environmental context. The human figure who refuses to look back at the carpet of waste left...
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Безкоштовні онлайн-ресурси для українців, які проживають у Великобританії та Ірландії
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Безкоштовні онлайн-ресурси для українців, які проживають у Великобританії та Ірландії

...language version of this page and its resources. [Close up of a notepad banner with 'Skills for study' written across] НАВИЧКИ ДЛЯ ЗДОБУТТЯ НОВИХ ЗНАНЬ: Процес навчання, особливо після багаторічної паузи, може бути складним. Ці безкоштовні курси
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Applying Psychology to Work Activity
Health, Sports & Psychology

Applying Psychology to Work Activity

...Courses that may interest you below. Welcome to the Whole Applying Psychology to Work Hub! Within this activity is only a taster of the large range of materials available with the whole hub, so please do feel free to explore further: Connecting through LinkedIn We would love to continue these conversations with you, by inviting you to connect with us through our Applying...
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Article 20 mins
A reader's guide to Ulysses
History & The Arts

A reader's guide to Ulysses

...'Bloomsday'. During the course of the day, literary events are held in Dublin to commemorate Joyce and his work. Where does Bloomsday start - and what places in Dublin are important for Bloomsday? There are hundreds of ways to celebrate! If you need some inspiration, feel free to start with our interactive map below. @@PLUGINFILE@@/Bloomsday%20map.h5p?time=1717765290731...
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