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Happy Saint Andrew's Day
Society, Politics & Law

Happy Saint Andrew's Day

...heritage. ...[St Andrew the apostle ] On 30th November it is Saint Andrew's Day, it is also called the Feast of Saint Andrew or Andermas. This is a time when we celebrate the patron saint of Scotland, so why not learn more about Scotland's riveting political and natural landscapes with our broad range of learning resources? Take a look at the FREE courses, articles and...
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European Day of Languages
Languages

European Day of Languages

...world? Or that, in Europe alone there are about 286 living languages, spoken by a population of approximately 736 million people? The EU has 24 official and working languages: (European Commission, 2015) Bulgarian Estonian Irish Portuguese Croatian Finnish Italian Romanian Czech French Latvian Slovak Danish German Lithuanian Slovenian Dutch Greek Maltese Spanish English...
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Building peace through teaching Remembrance Sunday
Education & Development

Building peace through teaching Remembrance Sunday

...World War, and many schools focus their Remembrance activities on the two world wars through their history curriculum. Teaching resources are readily available on these topics from the Royal British Legion, Imperial War Museum, The Peace Pledge Union, and others. On OpenLearn you will find free courses on topics such as Teaching the First World War. Quakers in Britain...
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Explore Welsh & Wales with OpenLearn
Languages

Explore Welsh & Wales with OpenLearn

...heritage and lush landscapes, Wales is one of the most culturally rich countries with an ancient language that is still important today. For example, did you know during the Balkans, the Royal Welsh Fusiliers communicated in Welsh to avoid their plans being overheard? Or perhaps you were unaware that one of the 55 languages sent out to greet possible alien lifeforms on...
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What does Moon music sound like?
Science, Maths & Technology

What does Moon music sound like?

...heritage. She seeks to blur the lines between jazz, electronic sound design and the music of her mixed heritage. Listen to the composition below: Yazz explains: “The creative process for my composition began after meeting with Dr Mahesh Anand who suggested three themes I might like to explore - the birth of the Moon, the discovery of water and the possibility of living...
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African and Caribbean coaches in international football: is there enough progress?
Health, Sports & Psychology

African and Caribbean coaches in international football: is there enough progress?

...heritage playing in the Premier League. Country Current coach (at 2026 World Cup) Indigenous/nationality Coach(es) during qualifying period Algeria Vladimir Petković Bosnian / Swiss Djamel Belmadi (started) / Vladimir Petković (finished) Cape Verde Pedro ‘Bubista’ Brito Cape Verdean Pedro ‘Bubista’ Brito Egypt Hossam Hassan Egyptian Rui Vitória (started) /...
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A National Health Service or an International Health Service?: South Asian geriatricians
Society, Politics & Law

A National Health Service or an International Health Service?: South Asian geriatricians

...of geriatrics in the UK and, eventually, more widely in the world. South Asian Heritage is thus woven into the fabric of this most British institution, the National Health Service. Acknowledgement: The study 'Overseas-trained doctors and the development of geriatric medicine', ESRC funded RES -062-23-0514 explored the experiences of South Asian geriatricians in the UK....
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Larry Achiampong – Challenging Colonial Narratives with Art
History & The Arts

Larry Achiampong – Challenging Colonial Narratives with Art

...heritage while addressing broader socio-political issues and raising important questions about the legacies of colonialism. Using digital media Achiampong creates immersive experiences that challenge traditional notions of representation and storytelling. His installations often incorporate sound, video projections, and interactive components, drawing viewers into a...
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