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An introduction to computers and computer systems
Digital & Computing

An introduction to computers and computer systems

...managed and operated by a business, or academic or government organisation, or some combination of these, and the hardware infrastructure physically exists on one or more of the premises owned by the cloud provider or one of their partners. This means your data is always offsite, and issues such as back-up and security of access, is managed for you by the cloud provider....
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Level 1: Introductory 16 hrs
Tim Scoones - Earth in Vision
Nature & Environment

Tim Scoones - Earth in Vision

...Project My name is Tim Scoones, I’m an Executive Producer at the BBC Natural History Unit; an Executive Producer runs the team. I like to think that when things are going well I describe my job as someone who supports a fabulous team of people doing wonderful things; when things don’t go so well, it’s all my fault. You can find me on Twitter @natureboytim I’ve...
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Video 40 mins
Doug Allan - Earth in Vision
Nature & Environment

Doug Allan - Earth in Vision

...Project My name’s Doug Allen and I’m a wildlife filmmaker. How I got started That interest kind of came last, my first passion was for diving, I got into that when I was really at school, in fact 10 or 11 years old, snorkelling, that led to scuba, that led to an interest in marine biology, which took me to a degree. That then took me to some travelling with diving and...
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Video 35 mins
An unheard voice from a Chinese teacher
Languages

An unheard voice from a Chinese teacher

...managed the Chinese style of teaching and learning, a school timetable with long hours, and an alienated philosophy. They have proved to everyone that the “teacher led” teaching style can also be effective. They also have left me to believe that young people are in fact very flexible, adaptable and open to changes. It was not an easy task for the Chinese style of...
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Article 10 mins
Does cancer treatment increase the risk of severe COVID-19 and why?
Science, Maths & Technology

Does cancer treatment increase the risk of severe COVID-19 and why?

...manage to switch off this immune surveillance role, making them ‘invisible’ to the immune system. Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that helps the immune system rediscover and attack cancer cells. [Immunotherapy diagram] How immunotherapy works to boost the immune system via checkpoint inhibitors so that cancer cells can still be recognised and removed from...
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Article 15 mins
Volunteering with a personal or professional focus
Education & Development

Volunteering with a personal or professional focus

...manage and maintain her own sense of wellbeing over the years. It’s almost as though one volunteering experience has led to the next for Sarah, with each one giving her the opportunity to push herself a little further and learn a little more each time. “All of these things – they’re sort of like little extra threads that you weave together through your skills and...
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Article 5 mins
Prison Abolition in Question(s): Part One
Education & Development

Prison Abolition in Question(s): Part One

...manages harm, crime and victimisation are long overdue. 10. If not prisons, then what would we do instead? There is no single solution. The idea that there can be one is another myth that the use of the prison perpetuates. There are a number of alternative responses that could be utilised, including, for example: Focusing on victim needs, compensation and care Adopt a...
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Article 12 mins
Studying the arts and humanities
History & The Arts

Studying the arts and humanities

...manage them? If I'm honest, I have often taken things up and not finished them. Will this be different? What shall I do if everyone knows more than I do? I think my partner won't like me doing it. Other feelings I have are… With your rank order in your mind, write your responses to the statement below: I feel anxious about studying the arts because… Discussion Again,...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs