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What did Voltaire think about Buddhism?
History & The Arts

What did Voltaire think about Buddhism?

...leadership of the order of monks over to him. When the Buddha refuses, Devadatta tries to assassinate him on three different occasions. The weight of these sins is so great that he is swallowed by the earth, descending to the most horrific of the several Buddhist hells, where he is impaled on three iron spikes, one from his head to his feet, one through his chest, and one...
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Women and the fight to reclaim higher education
Society, Politics & Law

Women and the fight to reclaim higher education

...leadership. There is an active anti-casualisation sub-committee within UCU Glasgow which has produced reports on the realities of casualisation at the university and is involved in discussions and negotiations to tackle casualisation. There are also newly established workload and equalities sub-committees, working to produce similar research. Growing the Union [The OU UCU...
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So, you want to be a nurse? A brief introduction to nursing
Health, Sports & Psychology

So, you want to be a nurse? A brief introduction to nursing

...leadership skills so they can lead and inspire the next generation to save lives. Share your own story, and let's say a huge thank you to nurses and midwives around the world. Video 1 What messages did you notice when watching this video? Discussion You may have noticed that the people in the video were from all across the globe and each had their own stories of how...
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What does the US election mean for Europe?
Society, Politics & Law

What does the US election mean for Europe?

...leadership’, and only last week he reiterated the unwavering commitment between the US and Europe enshrined in NATO’s Article 5 concerning mutual defense. The EU’s response has notably contrasted with NATO’s position. Alarmed by both the outcome of the Brexit vote and a possible US military disengagement from Europe, Frederica Mogherini has again floated the idea...
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The Struggle For Pay Equality in Scotland’s Colleges
Society, Politics & Law

The Struggle For Pay Equality in Scotland’s Colleges

...leadership roles in these much larger colleges. Striking for Equality [Penny Gower addressing EIS-FELA lobby] Penny Gower addressing EIS-FELA lobby As EIS-FELA branch reps, we led one of our most important strikes over ‘upward harmonisation of pay and conditions’. Pay inequality between women and men in colleges existed, in the same way that institutional sexism...
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FabLab Nepal: creative learning as a way towards equality
Science, Maths & Technology

FabLab Nepal: creative learning as a way towards equality

...leadership capabilities. [Photo of student and teacher working on a project] [Photo of a laptop attached to a circuit board] [Photo of a face mask with some butterfly cutters] [Photo of some project work] [Photo of a battery attached to some lights] Feedback from students and teachers emphasised the empowering element of learning thorough activities that are engaging fun...
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Pushing through the speed barrier: trailblazing women in motorsport
Health, Sports & Psychology

Pushing through the speed barrier: trailblazing women in motorsport

...leadership. Wolff’s efforts have been instrumental in shaping the future of women in motorsport and the impact is undeniable. Susie Wolff Just recently, Bianca Bustamante made history as the first female in McLaren’s Driver Development Programme. Meanwhile, Jessica Hawkins, Head of F1 Academy at Aston Martin Aramco, will represent Arm in 2025 as an Official...
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A Peace of Us - The Good Friday Agreement Podcast
OpenLearn Ireland

A Peace of Us - The Good Friday Agreement Podcast

...leadership, music programming, event management, working with not-for-profit organisations, fund raising and music media. Since 2008, she has worked at Oh Yeah, rising to the position of Creative Development Director. Aside from her many accomplishments in this role, she was the co-founder of Love Music Hate Racism Northern Ireland and initiated the ground-breaking...
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