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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’...
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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...
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Nutritional psychiatry is the future of mental health treatment
Health, Sports & Psychology

Nutritional psychiatry is the future of mental health treatment

...and psychiatrists of the future know as much about its role in good health as they do about anatomy and physiology. The state of our mental health could depend on it. 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....
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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...
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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...
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How a new First Minister of Wales is appointed
Society, Politics & Law

How a new First Minister of Wales is appointed

...already a member. [i] Standing Order Number 8 [ii] Government of Wales Act 2006, s. 46 [iii] Government of Wales Act 2006, s. 47(4) [iv] Government of Wales Act 2006, s. 116(2) [v] Government of Wales Act 2006, s. 55 More like this on OpenLearn [AC Collection] This resource is part of the Active Citizenship in Wales collection. Discover more on the collection homepage....
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‘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...
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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...
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