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Is the blue plaque scheme still relevant?
History & The Arts

Is the blue plaque scheme still relevant?

...that blue plaque schemes can help open up conversations about what we want to remember and what we may need to forget. On the 160th anniversary of the blue plaque scheme, it’s a good time to rethink what legacy each plaque leaves behind. As well as what legacies are still missing from the heritage landscape so that it represents the rich and diverse world we live in....
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Retrofitting older buildings to help mitigate the climate emergency
Nature & Environment

Retrofitting older buildings to help mitigate the climate emergency

...heritage buildings, both in the UK and around the world and how these may have relevance for modern buildings too. This video was shown by Historic England at COP26 and has now been made available to the general public. There is a clear need for increased policy action and support from the government for the retrofit of our existing buildings. We all, however, have a...
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The Internet at 40
Science, Maths & Technology

The Internet at 40

...world wide web. What exactly is the internet, and how does it differ from the world wide web? Who were its pioneers, and what technological surprises has it sprung? This album opens with a specially recorded interview with John Naughton, Professor of the Public Understanding of Technology at The Open University and author of 'A brief history of the future - the origins of...
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War Memorials
History & The Arts

War Memorials

...World War memorials that appear in virtually every corner of the UK. In fact, most date from the First World War and were later adapted to include those who served in the Second. Generally, these were erected by public subscription, though there are also memorials created by companies or civic societies: look, for example, for plaques at major railway stations. The public...
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Museums in contemporary society
History & The Arts

Museums in contemporary society

...Heritage Studies at the University of York; and Rodney Harrison, Lecturer in Heritage Studies at The Open University. This material forms part of The Open University Course AD281 Understanding global heritage... Museums in contemporary society An introduction to this album. Secrets of the V The director, staff and visitors to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London talk...
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QATAR 2022 must impart a positive coaching legacy for Africa and the Caribbean member associations
Health, Sports & Psychology

QATAR 2022 must impart a positive coaching legacy for Africa and the Caribbean member associations

...World Cup. Before this, Senegal qualified for the 2nd round, with Ghana, Cameroon and Tunisia also disproving the myth that African coaches are tactically naïve. So, what is the history of head coaches (in men’s football) being native to the country they are leading, specifically in Africa and the Caribbean? There is minimal statistical evidence, and academic research...
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So you've ordered your 'Civilisations' poster - now what?
History & The Arts

So you've ordered your 'Civilisations' poster - now what?

...world Explore nine very different art pieces with one thing in common - a fascinating history and heritage. You'll be transported to different parts of the globe in this visually rich interactive. Join in the 'Civilisations' debate Shortly after every episode of 'Civilisations', one of our Art History experts will spark an interesting discussion around the art explored....
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Further uses of genetic testing
Science, Maths & Technology

Further uses of genetic testing

...world to look for similarities which can predict things about their ancestry and heritage, such as their ethnicity. Our DNA contains the genetic instructions to influence our characteristics, like hair colour. Some genetic tests use this information to predict how likely a person is to have certain traits, such as red hair. However, this doesn’t always paint the full...
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