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Oedipus: The message in the myth
History & The Arts

Oedipus: The message in the myth

...family and go into exile. (His going into exile is another flat contradiction of Homer.) The choral ode from Antigone, after three verses celebrating man's great achievements, concludes in its final verse that for all these achievements, man will not get anywhere unless he shows proper respect for the laws of the city and the gods. In Oedipus Tyrannus Sophocles returns to...
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Article 10 mins
Studying natural sciences bilingually
Science, Maths & Technology

Studying natural sciences bilingually

...family, but less certain in academic situations. You may be worried about learning new scientific terminology at university. Don’t worry. Studying through the medium of Welsh is an opportunity in itself to build your confidence in using the language, through: learning in small groups with students from a variety of linguistic backgrounds guidance from tutors who are...
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Level 1: Introductory 1 hr
Stress and Burnout in Aviation
Health, Sports & Psychology

Stress and Burnout in Aviation

...family member, losing things, finances, traffic, too many things to do, interrupted sleep and physical appearance (Kanner et al., 1981). Kanner et al. (1981) found that the DHS tended to be a more accurate predictor than the LEI of stress-related problems. Given the responsibilities and daily stressors involved in a pilot’s job, this seems a key consideration when...
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The importance of education for students in secure environments
Education & Development

The importance of education for students in secure environments

...family-owned shoe and retail business is chair of the Prison Reform Trust, where he has devised innovative approaches to the employment of ex-offenders. Over 10% of Timpson’s workers have spent time in prison, and James is passionate about ‘developing a long-term culture of employment in the prison, helping prisoners get job-ready, and establishing links with...
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Medicines and personalisation
Health, Sports & Psychology

Medicines and personalisation

...family providing informal care, or a paid service. Professionals must understand the context within which older people use or are supported to use their medicines. Side effects can become troublesome to the point of not wanting to leave the house. This can cut off an older person from activities which support broader wellbeing, such as socialising and being active....
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5 reasons why exercising outdoors is great for people who have dementia
Health, Sports & Psychology

5 reasons why exercising outdoors is great for people who have dementia

...family members will enjoy being outdoors and exercising as much as people living with dementia. 1. Exercise as prevention [Class of people exercising] Physical exercise is one way that helps us to prevent fast deterioration of cognitive and physical functions. Decline in all functions is a normal part of ageing but when pathological processes are already present (e.g....
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Intermediate French: Understanding spoken French
Languages

Intermediate French: Understanding spoken French

...family name Your age Where you live Where you were born or brought up Who you live with Your family Your professional activity Your previous professional activities Your studies Your leisure activities Your character (as seen by others and yourself) What makes you happy in life Activity 2 Now think of between two and five French expressions or words that you might hear...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Schubert's Lieder: Settings of Goethe's poems
History & The Arts

Schubert's Lieder: Settings of Goethe's poems

...history of German song and the development of Romanticism follow the words of songs by Schubert while listening to a recording, using parallel German and English texts comment on the relationship between words and music in Schubert's song settings...Schubert's Lieder: Settings of Goethe's poems: 1 Schubert: introduction - This course focuses on a selection of short poems...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs