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Exploring how migration changes the places where we live
Society, Politics & Law

Exploring how migration changes the places where we live

...think about migration in a way which is pragmatic and focusses on both economic benefits and values: Message Key lines Stronger Together “Our community's success depends on making sure everyone who is a part of it-including immigrants-feelswelcome here.” Innovation “Immigrants are innovators: entrepreneurs and small-business owners whose contributions are helping us...
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Article 15 mins
Everyday maths 2
Science, Maths & Technology

Everyday maths 2

...thinking about putting a fence around it for safety. The radius of the pond is 7.4 m. What length of fencing would you require to fit around the full length of the pond? Round your answer up to the next full metre. Figure 12 A round garden pond Answer d = 15 cm Using the formula C = πd C = 3.142 × 15 C = 47.13 cm Since you need 47.13 cm and have ribbon that is 0.5 m (50...
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Free course 48 hrs
Achieving public dialogue
Science, Maths & Technology

Achieving public dialogue

...think of ways in which the public might in future become more engaged in decision-making about science that has social impact...Achieving public dialogue: 1 How did the notion of public dialogue arise? - There is a good case to be made that the emphasis on ‘dialogue’ in relation to science and the public in the UK coincided with the publication in 2000 of the House of...
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Level 3: Advanced 16 hrs
A blow to the head; a blow to rugby?
Health, Sports & Psychology

A blow to the head; a blow to rugby?

...think critically, slower motor skills, and can lead to volatile mood swings. Unfortunately, at the current time, CTE can only be definitively diagnosed post-mortem. These risks, alongside the large financial settlements that have been awarded to former NFL players who have suffered multiple concussions, maked us wonder whether rugby may be the next sport in the concussion...
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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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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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