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Can you resist zombification?
History & The Arts

Can you resist zombification?

...can seek, taste and share the salt of a more vibrant cultural and thoughtful life! Finally, here’s a thought for Halloween: perhaps thinking about zombies might also remind us that this is (among other things) traditionally a festival for honouring those who have died. This is a good time to say thanks to past generations who have given us the opportunity to live now....
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Science, Maths & Technology

Succeed with maths: part 1

...think it does. You see to complete it I have to take a logical step-by-step approach. If I just filled in numbers randomly it would be impossible to complete. And it’s just the same with maths puzzles as you’ll see this week. So next time you see a Sudoku in a paper why not have a go? You can always tell everybody around you that you’re studying. After this week,...
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Effects of pollutants on the aquatic environment
Nature & Environment

Effects of pollutants on the aquatic environment

...system. Nitrites combine with haemoglobin in the bloodstream, preventing it from carrying out its normal function of combining with oxygen and carrying it around the body. This can result in a serious, though rare, condition called methaemoglobinaemia (‘blue baby syndrome’), which can be fatal (Skipton and Hay, 1998). Ingestion of nitrate and nitrite by people with a...
Enacting European Citizenship (ENACT)
Money & Business

Enacting European Citizenship (ENACT)

...thinking about European citizenship whereby European citizenship need not be granted by the state, limited to the territory within the EU borders or acted out by people who are already citizens...The term 'European citizenship' triggers an immediate association with the European Union, its member states, and people who are citizens of those states. This free course,...
The 'what now Wednesday' after the Super Tuesday before
Society, Politics & Law

The 'what now Wednesday' after the Super Tuesday before

...think that Sanders’ supporters will fall behind Clinton when he’s no longer in the race, but don’t be too sure. Sanders’ surprising success so far has been based on his criticism of the establishment, his pleas for common sense, and his appeal to individuals – small donors. Who else in the race purports to represent the same ideals? Donald Trump. True, Trump and...
6 ways to make your voice heard in Wales
Society, Politics & Law

6 ways to make your voice heard in Wales

...think about their ideas for new laws and policies is by holding public consultations and inquiries. Usually, an idea will be opened for consultation, and people and organisations across Wales will have the opportunity to say what they think about it. [6 ways to make your voice heard in Wales body] Whichever body has proposed the idea will then take all this feedback into...
Looking at population data
Society, Politics & Law

Looking at population data

...system, what shape would you expect if the fertility rate was running at or around the replacement rate (2 children per woman)? What shape might you expect for a declining population (that is, one that is getting smaller over time?) Have a look at the population pyramids from different countries listed on the UN Demographic Profiles page to see if your predictions - and...
The importance of interpersonal skills
Money & Business

The importance of interpersonal skills

...think! We’d love to hear from you to help us improve our free learning offering through OpenLearn by filling out this short survey...The importance of interpersonal skills: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: recognise the importance of interpersonal skills describe how good communication with other can influence our working...