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The greatest composers you’ve never heard of
History & The Arts

The greatest composers you’ve never heard of

...think of classical music, which names come to mind? Beethoven? Mozart? Bach? But how many women composers can you name?...Classical music has long been dominated by men – not because women weren’t composing, but because they were excluded from the classical music canon. The concept of a canon – from the Greek kanon, meaning ‘rule’ – refers to the so-called...
General Election 2015 - 79Rewind
Society, Politics & Law

General Election 2015 - 79Rewind

...think the two election campaigns and the contexts against which they played out differ or seem to be the same? Countdown: 1 day: Tories won 1979 election with 43 seat majority. Jeremy Thorpe, leader of Liberal Party, lost his seat. And so our #79Rewind campaign comes to an end! If it's piqued your interest in politics, treat yourself to some free learning. Try one of our...
Now live: Could we control our climate?
Science, Maths & Technology

Now live: Could we control our climate?

...thinking about the future...[Photograph of Moraine lake, Alberta. The photo shows a blue-green expanse of lake water, with dense forest on the left, and rocky mountainous terrain to the right of the lake.] Climate change is one of the greatest challenges we face as a society, but it can be a difficult subject to approach. Not only can the science seem dauntingly complex,...
Skills for study
Education & Development

Skills for study

...about studying for the first time or after a long time away? Refresh your skills and prepare for success with these free courses...[A notebook, laptop, pen and post its] Whether you're new to studying or returning to study, brushing up on your study skills is a great way to prepare before starting a new course, module or qualification. A free OpenLearn course can help
I-SPY: Internet infidelity and its impact on couple relationships
Health, Sports & Psychology

I-SPY: Internet infidelity and its impact on couple relationships

...think about these questions and – if you are in a relationship - maybe to discuss these with your partner. Infidelity is cited as a key cause of relationship breakdown and we know that some of the people who view these films will have personal experience of this topic. If you are experiencing emotional difficulty as a result, a good source of both information and...
Spray diagrams
Science, Maths & Technology

Spray diagrams

...the particular arrangement meets with your objective. If you are stuck or lose the thread, start again with a new central theme and create a new, perhaps subsidiary, diagram. Don’t clutter up the original. You could perhaps just leave things for a while to give you time for some fresh thinking. References Buzan, A. (1974) Use your head, London, UK, BBC Publications....
Mental health: Tips for mates
Health, Sports & Psychology

Mental health: Tips for mates

...think your friend is getting worse, has suicidal thoughts, is becoming more insular and reclusive, be aware. Also watch their eating and drinking habits - alcohol and medication don't mix well. Patience - If your friend is on strong medication, be aware that they might suffer from side effects such as sweating, nightmares, hand tremors, drowsiness, weight loss/gain,...
Star Wars: Myth and fairy tale
History & The Arts

Star Wars: Myth and fairy tale

...thinks it’s sexual desire, and is unwittingly reliant on his wiser sister to repel his erotic drive. The suggestion of incest has Freudian companions in the symbolic castration of Luke by his father when he cuts off his hand and in the battle that culminates in Darth Vader’s death. The quest for the absent father is perhaps the strongest component of a mythic reading...