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Dallas Campbell meets Frank Drake
Science, Maths & Technology

Dallas Campbell meets Frank Drake

...think it is plugged in. Frank Drake: This is the original thing and it was before computers. It’s, this whole thing, in fact at the time of Project Ozma there were no computers. It was all done by eye and ink on paper tapes. Dallas Campbell: So this is the original Project Ozma? This is the consul? Frank Drake: Consul for the telescope control. Project Ozma itself had a...
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Introduction to critical criminology
Society, Politics & Law

Introduction to critical criminology

...thinking. It defines the ways in which critical criminologists take a 'critical stance' on the fundamental concepts, practices and institutions associated with crime and criminal justice systems...This free course, Introduction to critical criminology, provides a brief introduction to critical criminological thinking. It defines the ways in which critical criminologists...
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Level 3: Advanced 2 hrs
An introduction to software development
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to software development

...think the quality expectations for an air traffic control software system might be? What about those for a personal diary mobile app? Discussion As lives depend on it, an air traffic control system will need to be highly dependable and safe to operate, and provide accurate and reliable information in real time which can be readily interpreted and understood by highly...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Trump and the triumph of hopeful nihilism
Society, Politics & Law

Trump and the triumph of hopeful nihilism

...think the system is unchangeable but that small progress is achievable, while the latter still believe in the possibility of real change. They are willing to destroy the system to achieve that change, regardless of the costs. Trump’s unexpected victory was built on a promise to “make America great again” and his popularity sprung from a potent mix of nationalism,...
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Article 5 mins
Engendering citizenship
Society, Politics & Law

Engendering citizenship

...think that is important for women also because it’s a way of constructing women as actors and not just passive victims of discriminatory processes and structures. So we can see citizenship in a sense both as a process in which women although often invisibly are very much involved and as an outcome which women and other disadvantaged groups are still struggling for in...
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
An introduction to data and information in health and social care
Health, Sports & Psychology

An introduction to data and information in health and social care

...think about personas in the health and social care system. Activity 1 Data collection Timing: Allow about 10 minutes Mrs Craig is a 76-year-old woman who has fallen at home. Begin thinking about all the people and places Mrs Craig will come into contact with: on her journey from home, within the hospital, to discharge home, to the care of community services. What data...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
How do empires work?
History & The Arts

How do empires work?

...systems of empire'? This free course, How do empires work?, introduces these questions by briefly sketching in the dramatic events of the Anglo-Chinese conflict over Hong Kong from 1839 to 1842...How are empires ruled? How do military, economic, logistic and cultural constructs combine to create 'systems of empire'? This free course, How do empires work?, introduces these...
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Level 1: Introductory 1 hr
Here's how we can save the car – and the planet at the same time
Science, Maths & Technology

Here's how we can save the car – and the planet at the same time

...system? If car travel is going to remain common, perhaps we need to be smarter about how we build and use them. Our cars currently spend 92% of their time parked – and, when driving, most of their weight is used only to carry one person most of the time. Cars could be produced in fewer numbers, to be smaller, longer-lasting and shared by more people. And instead of...
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