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Consulting the oracle at Delphi
History & The Arts

Consulting the oracle at Delphi

...resources to illustrate what life in Delphi may have been like during the time of Herodotus Transcript Croesus misinterprets the oracle Croesus consulted the oracle at Delphi three times, showering the Delphians with gifts of gold. Browse Herodotus’ narrative of the consultations at Delphi, making notes as you go, for Herodotus ‘plays’ with his readers’...
How did Aretha Franklin inspire the civil rights movement?
History & The Arts

How did Aretha Franklin inspire the civil rights movement?

...resources” two years before. She won 18 Grammy Awards including the Lifetime Achievement Award (in 1994) and presided over a rich recorded musical legacy preserved in 42 studio albums, 131 singles, six live albums and more. Her iconic performances and productions came to define the term “soul music” in the 20th century, setting the standard for black female vocal...
History and hope: Education for girls in South Sudan
Education & Development

History and hope: Education for girls in South Sudan

...resource to build the nation and economy after war and years of under-development. Education is vital to help individuals and communities thrive. It is particularly important for girls, who are often disadvantaged in various ways in African societies, but where investment in their education pays off in multiple ways. Teachers and students at the pioneering Ibba Girls...
Five tips on how to plan new self-care routines
Health, Sports & Psychology

Five tips on how to plan new self-care routines

...of what is going on in our lives, we have a relationship with ourselves and in order to maintain good mental health, we need to look after this relationship. This resource is part of the 'Wellbeing and Mental Health Collection' created by the Open University in Wales. You can learn more and find courses, articles and other activities on the collection's homepage....
Hidden soil allies – fungi that help plants face drought
Nature & Environment

Hidden soil allies – fungi that help plants face drought

...resources to grow, especially in dry or poor soils. For farmers, this means healthier crops with less dependence on synthetic fertiliser. [Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal structures in the root and benefits for crops. ]Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal structures in the root and benefits for crops.Show description Spores are thick-walled, multi-nucleate reproductive structure...
Is your social media use impacting your future?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Is your social media use impacting your future?

...resources helpful: Facebook Instagram Snapchat Twitter References Ryan, G.S. (2017a) Online social networks and the pre-registration student nurse: a focus on professional accountability. Available at: https://www.dora.dmu.ac.uk/handle/2086/16379 (Accessed: 22 July 2022). Ryan, G.S. (2017b) ‘What do nurses do in professional Facebook groups and how can we explain their...
Are you ready for online study?
Digital & Computing

Are you ready for online study?

...resource to help you prepare for online study. Are you ready? Having a computer and internet is just the start. Getting comfortable with digital tools and building your skills makes all the difference. With a bit of preparation, online learning becomes smoother, less stressful, and much more productive. [Back view of graduates in caps during a ceremony] References...
‘Social Murder’: the realities of ‘Better Regulation’ in Contemporary Britain
Society, Politics & Law

‘Social Murder’: the realities of ‘Better Regulation’ in Contemporary Britain

...resources away from the majority of businesses onto so-called high risk areas, and consistent efforts to do more with less. Notwithstanding the question begged by this initiative – who on earth would want worse regulation? – Brown summed up this new approach to regulation and enforcement pithily; these were to be characterised by “Not just a light touch but a...