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Who are Europeans?
Society, Politics & Law

Who are Europeans?

...Research Online, vol.3, no.1, pp. 1–21. Delouche, F. (1992) The Illustrated History of Europe, London, Seven Dials. Dent, C.M. (2001) ‘Governing the EU economy as a whole’ in Thompson, G. (ed.) Governing the European Economy, London, Sage/The Open University. Duroselle, J.B. (1990) Europe: A History of its Peoples, Harmondsworth, Penguin Books. Featherstone, M....
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Composition and improvisation in cross-cultural perspective
History & The Arts

Composition and improvisation in cross-cultural perspective

...research. The term ‘fixed element’ suggests the existence of formal constraints (i.e. that something must occur at a particular point in the performance). In some cases, it may be more relevant to talk about ‘building blocks’: where, for example, the music is limited to set melodic phrases or rhythms which may be combined in numerous ways. Whether we talk of...
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Level 3: Advanced 20 hrs
Recording music and sound
History & The Arts

Recording music and sound

...research at Columbia Records in America, demonstrated a 12-inch (30 cm) non-breakable microgroove vinyl disc capable of playing 23 minutes each side. Columbia called it the LP (for long-playing) disc. It revolved at 33⅓ rpm with up to 300 tracks to the inch (120 per cm). The rival company RCA-Victor seemed not to be impressed with the LP. They responded with a 7-inch...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Introduction to finite element analysis
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to finite element analysis

...research by some of the earth’s most intelligent mathematicians and scientists, it can only answer the questions asked of it. So, as the saying goes, ask a stupid question. The frothy solution Current CAD [computer-aided design] vendors are now selling suites which have cut-down versions of FEA engines integrated with computer-aided design software. The notion is to...
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Level 3: Advanced 7 hrs
Gweithio hybrid: llesiant a chynhwysiant
Money & Business

Gweithio hybrid: llesiant a chynhwysiant

...Research (NIHR) (2021) ‘Pregnancy loss leads to post-traumatic stress in one in three women’, Mental Health Alert [Ar-lein]. Ar gael yn: https://evidence.nihr.ac.uk/ alert/ pregnancy-loss-post-traumatic-stress/ (Cyrchwyd: 1 Mehefin 2023). National Wellbeing Hub (dim dyddiad) How can I support my colleagues? Ar gael yn: https://wellbeinghub.scot/ resource/...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Introducing mammals
Nature & Environment

Introducing mammals

...research further...Introducing mammals: Conclusion - During this course you have learnt how mammals are defined by a number of attributes, including: the possession of fur; lactation in females; and the ability to liberate heat energy through metabolism, as a means of thermoregulation. More than any other animal group, the mammals have been influenced by another species...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Understanding mental capacity Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Understanding mental capacity

...researched and how much would it cost? Comment You will have found that a great deal of information, from national organisations, local authorities and local groups. You probably realised that for Catherine, a quick online search is likely to be the beginning of a very long journey. Anyone seeking to help her would need considerable help and advice from a wide range of...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
The poetry of Sorley MacLean
History & The Arts

The poetry of Sorley MacLean

...research student. He returned to Skye as a teacher, then moved on to the Isle of Mull, and then back to Edinburgh in 1939. In late 1940 he entered the Army. He was wounded three times in the North African campaign – the third experience at the Battle of El Alamein ended his war, since many of the bones in his feet were broken. After convalescence he returned to teaching...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs