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Entrepreneurial resilience or moving the goal posts?
Money & Business

Entrepreneurial resilience or moving the goal posts?

...mode of operation (2). An effectual approach has been linked to experience, with more experienced entrepreneurs increasingly adopting an effectual approach. The approach used by entrepreneurs will also vary with characteristics of the venture they are running. As noted above, when a start-up venture is externally financed, it is usually necessary to adopt a planned...
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Delivering tutorials for dyslexic students
Education & Development

Delivering tutorials for dyslexic students

...Mode of delivery Group work: Ask students to work in groups before eliciting their answers. Working in a small group is reassuring for students with dyslexia who may dislike speaking in front of the whole class. If possible, use groups of three instead of pair work – a small group provides a more supportive context and plenty of opportunities to listen to helpful...
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Explore the range of migrant experiences: Play Uneven Journeys
Society, Politics & Law

Explore the range of migrant experiences: Play Uneven Journeys

...mode of ‘entertainment’ is controversial. We’re also aware that juxtaposing the journey in the way we did is controversial, and we’re certainly open to critical feedback and exchange around these issues. Nele, Agnes and Alexander read extensively on the subject, and discussed it at length. The abstract nature of the game, and the sparse use of documentary footage...
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What is ‘woman’s work’?
Money & Business

What is ‘woman’s work’?

...experiences of work–family interface the chapter will also discuss the specific factors that affect the balance between work and life. Read the chapter: De Simone, S., & Priola, V. (2015). 24. What’s ‘woman’s work’? Work–family interface among women entrepreneurs in Italy. Handbook of Gendered Careers in Management: Getting In, Getting On, Getting Out, 390....
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The Fourier Series
Science, Maths & Technology

The Fourier Series

...de-mystify the ideas behind the Fourier series and illustrate some of the numerous applications that exist, from telephony to stocking supermarket shelves. This material makes up part of the course MST209, Mathematical methods and models... The Fourier Series A short introduction to this album. Introduction to the Fourier Series A comparison between the waveforms produced...
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Introduction to Spanish
Languages

Introduction to Spanish

...de cine peruana Eduardo Galeano, escritor y periodista uruguayo Guillermo del Toro, director de cine mexicano Sofía Vergara, actriz colombiana Luis Fonsi, cantante portorriqueño Marta Gómez, cantante colombiana Álvaro Morte, actor español Male Female singer cantante writer director actor Words: 0 Answer MALE FEMALE singer cantante cantante writer escritor escritora...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Hedd Wyn: how the life of one of Wales’ most promising poets was cut short by the first world war
History & The Arts

Hedd Wyn: how the life of one of Wales’ most promising poets was cut short by the first world war

...de plume of the winning bard. Nobody knows the true identity of the poet until the archdruid asks them to stand. Before enlisting, Hedd Wyn had started working on an awdl for the chair at the 1917 National Eisteddfod. Due to the war, the Eisteddfod that year was held in England, in Birkenhead near Liverpool. Hedd Wyn had almost won the chair the previous year in...
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Design Behind the Bike
Science, Maths & Technology

Design Behind the Bike

...looks at what influences the designer and the consumer. The films form part of the Open University Course T317 and T174... History History of the Bike and the Tour de France Aesthetics The significance of aesthetics Wheels The history, design and evolution of the wheel Materials Titanium , carbon fibre and the resurgence of steel Frame Design Design through the Years...
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Video 43 mins