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The impact of COVID-19 on linguists and their mental health
Languages

The impact of COVID-19 on linguists and their mental health

...skills for linguists, it is important that they are able to acknowledge these feelings and not allow them to have a destabilising effect on their work. Literary translators have often written about the emotional impact of translating challenging texts, and the sometimes alarming consequences for their health and wellbeing. In an article about his experience of translating...
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Article 10 mins
From Astrobiology to Parliament
Science, Maths & Technology

From Astrobiology to Parliament

...skills that are relevant to my PhD and I came back to it with a new energy and a fresher mind. I learned about meeting tough deadlines, untangling a complex topic and writing to a prescribed style and format. I also worked for a day at the Nuffield Foundation, including giving what they call a ‘lunch and learn’ talk about the work I’d done at POST, which started...
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Article 5 mins
Why it is a huge mistake to get rid of parent governors on school boards
Society, Politics & Law

Why it is a huge mistake to get rid of parent governors on school boards

...skills into good governance as the recent furore over the Kids Club charity, and other, similar scandals have proved. The “symbolic” element of any governance role, is important too. The public outcry caused by the chair of the Environment Agency’s absence during the recent floods powerfully illustrated just how core symbolic presence is to the task of governance....
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The quiet contender of Switzerland hosts Euro 2025
Health, Sports & Psychology

The quiet contender of Switzerland hosts Euro 2025

...skills, and build connections, especially among immigrant women (Zwahlen et al., 2018; Bartosik, 2018). Euro 2025, then, is more than just a tournament. It’s planning to be a platform for promoting inclusion, belonging and civic engagement (UEFA, 2025). To reflect this inclusive vision, matches will be held across eight cities including Zurich, Basel, Bern, Geneva and...
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Active Citizenship in Wales
Society, Politics & Law

Active Citizenship in Wales

...skills and knowledge they need to do it well. That’s why The Open University in Wales has brought together this collection of free online resources to help you think critically about society and politics in Wales, and to help you use your voice as a citizen. Mae'r casgliad yma hefyd ar gael yn Gymraeg. | This collection is also available in Welsh. Free online learning...
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The science of nutrition and healthy eating Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

The science of nutrition and healthy eating

...study, you should be able to understand: why we eat and the factors that affect hunger the different macronutrients and their function in the human body the different micronutrients and their function in the human body. Before you start, The Open University would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to tell us about yourself and your expectations of the course....
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Exploring a Romano-African city: Thugga
History & The Arts

Exploring a Romano-African city: Thugga

...study of the ‘Exploring Thugga’ video, and view ‘Culture and identity in the houses of the Roman élite’. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of Level 3 study in Arts and Humanities...Exploring a Romano-African city: Thugga: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: practise identification of ‘indigenous’ identity and culture...
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Level 3: Advanced 14 hrs
Culture and Connections: The Scots-Irish experience in America
OpenLearn Ireland

Culture and Connections: The Scots-Irish experience in America

...skills in housing construction, shoemaking, printing work and hand loom weaving were increasingly sought after. The development of trading links between Ireland and the American colonies also facilitated passenger travel. For instance, Irish-American partnerships established regular shipping routes between Philadelphia and the Irish ports of Cork, Dublin, Belfast and...
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