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Why pulling out of the EU won't give Britain complete control over its affairs
Society, Politics & Law

Why pulling out of the EU won't give Britain complete control over its affairs

...thinks not...[Overhead view of UK and Europe at night with lights on] For years, crusaders of the Eurosceptic cause have claimed that all the evils of the world will disappear once Britain leaves the European Union. British fishermen and women will be able to fish as much cod as they like and greengrocers will be able to weigh Brussels sprouts in pounds. Britain will...
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What happened to Rio 2016's leftover food?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What happened to Rio 2016's leftover food?

...think, is important.” At the same time, RefettoRio is trying to send a message about food waste. More than 30 percent of food produced around the world is never eaten because it is spoiled after harvest and during transportation, or thrown away by shops and consumers. Yet almost 800 million people worldwide go to bed hungry every night, according to UN figures....
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British public open to compromise on Brexit deal, new research finds
Society, Politics & Law

British public open to compromise on Brexit deal, new research finds

...think “no deal” on Brexit is unacceptable. A few days later the foreign secretary, Boris Johnson, seemed to suggest that leaving the EU without a deal was not in fact a realistic option for the government. “There is no plan for no deal because we are going to get a great deal,” he said. Our study found that the British public also have significant reservations...
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Can you learn a language with an app?
Languages

Can you learn a language with an app?

...think of app-based learning. Ultimately, I wanted to find out if users can actually learn a language with an app. Busuu provides learning materials for 12 different languages and has more than 60m registered users. It offers a “freemium” model where some content is available for free and some is available behind a subscription paywall. The research found that there...
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Pathways To Success in Higher Education
Education & Development

Pathways To Success in Higher Education

...think things through and prepare for formal study – for free. All you need is access to the internet. To get started, simply click on the picture of the guide on the right of the page and work through it at your own pace. You can also download the Pathways to Success PDF here. To get the best from Pathways to success, you need a hard (paper) copy to work with alongside...
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How do historians know about the past?
History & The Arts

How do historians know about the past?

...Thinking of taking it further? If you want to study history at university level, the free course 'Taking your first steps in Higher Education' or the introductory module 'Arts and languages access module' can help you to decide which path to take and prepare you for study. You can study history at The Open University through BAs in History, Humanities, or the Open BA, all...
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The Iliad: List of characters
History & The Arts

The Iliad: List of characters

...thinking, tactical warfare and handicrafts. In the Iliad she supports Achilles and the Greeks and the King of Ithica, Odysseus, who joined in the Greek expedition to Troy, leaving his wife Penelope and infant son Telemachus behind. Troy, also known as Ilium (the Latinised form of the Greek Ilion), is the home of the Trojans, and an ancient city famous in mythical tales...
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The Odyssey: List of characters
History & The Arts

The Odyssey: List of characters

...thinking, tactical warfare and handicrafts. In the Odyssey she supports Odysseus. The suitors of Penelope take up residence in Odysseus’ palace during his long absence in hope that Penelope will marry one of them. They behave badly, drinking Odysseus’ wine and eating him out of house and home. Upon his return Odysseus outwits and kills them with the help of his son...
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