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The world will have to wait until 2084 for universal secondary school education
Society, Politics & Law

The world will have to wait until 2084 for universal secondary school education

...introduction to the report: If we are serious about SDG4, we must act with a sense of heightened urgency, and with long-term commitment. Failure to do so will not only adversely affect education but will hamper progress towards each and every development goal: poverty reduction, hunger eradication, improved health, gender equality and women’s empowerment, sustainable...
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Article 10 mins
Think you’re better at driving than most? How psychological biases are keeping our roads unsafe
Health, Sports & Psychology

Think you’re better at driving than most? How psychological biases are keeping our roads unsafe

...introduction of seatbelt laws in 1983 initially provoked a similar negative response. These sorts of biases also influence driver attitudes and behaviour, including a tendency for most drivers to consider themselves to have above average skill. This inflated confidence isn’t tied necessarily to increased skill or experience, as even novice drivers demonstrate this...
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Article 5 mins
An American Classic: How Spam became a success
Money & Business

An American Classic: How Spam became a success

...introduction of new products and flavors. The Spamburger (1992), Spam Lite with 50 percent less fat (1995), Spam Hot and Spicy (2000), Spam with Bacon (2004), Spam Teriyaki and Spam Jalapeño (2012) reflected consumers’ evolving tastes and preferences. Spam Spread was even introduced just in case you’re “a spreader, not a slicer.” Refashioning Spam in the 21st...
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Video 5 mins
Hidden soil allies – fungi that help plants face drought
Nature & Environment

Hidden soil allies – fungi that help plants face drought

...Introduction Imagine preparing a soup without water: you can have the best ingredients, but nothing cooks properly. Plants face a similar challenge when the soil is dry: they can’t photosynthesise their growth without water and nutrients. Climate change means that these dry spells are becoming more common, putting agriculture under great stress, but plants are not alone...
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Article 5 mins
The ‘boundarylessness’ of African-Caribbean religions
History & The Arts

The ‘boundarylessness’ of African-Caribbean religions

...introduction to the inception and development of African-Caribbean religions and cultures. It focuses in particular on Cuban Santeria, on Vodou in Haiti and on Rastafari in Jamaica, which are the most popularly known African-Caribbean religions. Their inception was the result of a clash, with the mixing and blending of African and European religions, cultures and...
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Video 15 mins
Democracy? You think you know?
Education & Development

Democracy? You think you know?

...Introduction - Participating in the democratic processes is seen as being a fundamental aspect of citizenship. All pupils need a broad knowledge and understanding of the rights, responsibilities and duties of citizens, as well as an understanding of forms of government. Notions of citizenship have been forged alongside the expansion of the right to vote and the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Innovation in health and social care: social and historical
Health, Sports & Psychology

Innovation in health and social care: social and historical

...Introduction - In this free course on digital technologies and innovations in health and social care you will explore the types of innovations that are available and the impact this has on the individuals using them. This will provide you with insight into the potential advantages and disadvantages involved. Technology has fundamentally changed the way we live. The...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Rights and justice in international relations
Society, Politics & Law

Rights and justice in international relations

...Introduction - This course is about rights and rights claims, and the idea of implementing justice in the international sphere based on the concept of rights. It is agreed by most people that ‘rights are a good thing’ and in many respects they are. However, this course deliberately takes a critical view. It seeks to examine closely why rights are a good thing and...
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Level 3: Advanced 13 hrs