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Can the Economy be Irish?
Money & Business

Can the Economy be Irish?

...mathematics, this physics envy has produced a desiccated form of investigation in which a contextual narrative of society, polity and culture is almost absent. As George Shackle, the Cambridge economist observed: to be an economist one has to be an anthropologist; political scientist; mathematician; philosopher; and sociologist with an interest in economics. It is these...
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Assessing the Future of Artificial Intelligence
Science, Maths & Technology

Assessing the Future of Artificial Intelligence

...mathematical, engineering or scientific questions, and then demonstrating that you know how to apply it to find an answer. But other questions are framed in much the same way as the Lords Select Committee questions: to tease out knowledge on a topic as well as critical reflection on it. Whilst well-designed assessment strategies are there to test a learner’s grasp of a...
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Why challenging sexual violence takes more than just a starring role at The Oscars
Society, Politics & Law

Why challenging sexual violence takes more than just a starring role at The Oscars

...podcast, spell out in their discussion of the Golden Globes: “We need to change the conditions in which the truth is told.” This means also imagining diverse strategies beyond the criminal legal system and drawing public attention to the violence of state welfare cuts to specialist services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Much of this slow and difficult...
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Unparliamentary language: the benefits of swearing in politics
Languages

Unparliamentary language: the benefits of swearing in politics

...podcaster Marc Maron, he gave an assessment of the way he felt the country was still a long way from being cured of racism: "And it’s not just a matter of it not being polite to say 'n*****' in public", he said. "That’s not the measure of whether racism still exists or not". Like Mhairi Black in her House of Commons speech, Obama wasn’t ‘using’ the word himself,...
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Supporting Mental Health Through Online Music Fandoms
OpenLearn Ireland

Supporting Mental Health Through Online Music Fandoms

...podcast: Mangaoang, Á., O'Flynn, J., & Ó Briain, L. (Eds.). (2020). Made in Ireland: Studies in Popular Music (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429443367 McLaughlin, N., & McLoone, M. (2012). Rock and Popular Music in Ireland: Before and after U2. Irish Academic Press. McAvoy, M. (2016). Cork Rock: From Rory Gallagher To The Sultans Of Ping. Smyth, G....
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Free online courses for refugees
Society, Politics & Law

Free online courses for refugees

...mathematics and numeracy courses See more Free resources for life and work skills Free mental health and wellbeing resources Support and resources from other organisations Statutory agency UK Visas and Immigration (GOV.UK) – Seek protection or asylum General resources for educational support and finance Cara (the Council for At-Risk Academics) provides urgently-needed...
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The birth of (synthetic) dyeing
History & The Arts

The birth of (synthetic) dyeing

...mathematics and engineering. Packed with practical exercises and activities, all aimed at making studying more enjoyable and rewarding. Lots of hints and tips for those returning to study. Selinger B., Chemistry in the Marketplace, 5th edn., Harcourt Brace, 1998 ISBN 0 7295 3300 X. An excellent and informative reference source for all kinds of real-life applications of...
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Keep me walking: People living with dementia and outdoor environments
Health, Sports & Psychology

Keep me walking: People living with dementia and outdoor environments

...podcast for The Retirement Café: ‘Ageing Well Under Lockdown’ https://theretirementcafe.co.uk/077-dr-jitka/ Other Resources Other resources: Mahon A, Garcia B, Boyle G, Jones K, Vseteckova J (2020) Frailty and spousal/partner bereavement in older people: a scoping review. (AGE-20-0342) under review with Ageing & Society Horne J, Kentzer N, Smith L, Trott M, Abington...
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