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How Elvish has had greater impact than Esperanto
Languages

How Elvish has had greater impact than Esperanto

...course on Esperanto at university that Peterson first became interested in conlangs, while Martin has spoken of the way that his saga is, in many ways, a response to The Lord of the Rings. And as a tribute he includes various small linguistic references to Tolkien’s world: warg, for example, meaning someone who can project his consciousness into the minds of animals, is...
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Seven myths of being a female engineer
Science, Maths & Technology

Seven myths of being a female engineer

...course, there’s work to be done: with more men than women entering the industry, it’s statistically probable that more men will climb to the top. But, given the same opportunities, women are just as capable of heading up projects, departments and companies within the engineering sector. Marissa Mayer was the president and CEO of Yahoo! between 2012 and 2017. Mary...
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Why do we keep running?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why do we keep running?

...courses With a reported 2m people running in the UK and an estimated 10m in the US, the activity is on the rise, and fast becoming the most popular form of exercise. Running fits as snuggly into modern life as an eager foot into a plush pair of new trainers. It can be done alone and in almost any environment. As a solitary activity, there is no need to work around other...
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Autism quiz text
Health, Sports & Psychology

Autism quiz text

...on the autism spectrum would often like to make friends and have the company of others, though they may also have difficulties in making this happen. Hopefully you’ve learnt more about the facts concerning autism, as well as some of the myths. Discover more about the causes and impact of autism with an easy-to-follow short course: Understanding the autism spectrum....
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So you've written your novel, what now?
History & The Arts

So you've written your novel, what now?

...course of a year, many of which are competent. But competent doesn’t cut it. They need to have that extra sprinkling of magic. 2. Be receptive and resilient to feedback. Some writers work alone, and that’s great if it works for you. Others like to seek feedback from trusted others, especially when they’re starting out, and this can be very useful prior to sending...
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A brief history of the eisteddfod
History & The Arts

A brief history of the eisteddfod

...to be?...Find out more about The Open University’s music courses.  The eisteddfod story goes back to 1176 when The Lord Rhys
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Lesbianism and the criminal law of England and Wales
Society, Politics & Law

Lesbianism and the criminal law of England and Wales

...courses and qualifications Many people believe that, in stark contrast to sex between men, sex between women has never been prosecuted. It is assumed that lesbianism was unknown to lawmakers, or disbelieved by them, or too embarrassing to explain. Women’s intimate relationships are imagined as untroubled by a criminal justice system which perhaps didn’t even impose a...
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Addressing health inequalities in greenspaces to age well: Part II diversity and safety
Health, Sports & Psychology

Addressing health inequalities in greenspaces to age well: Part II diversity and safety

...partnership amongst communities of users, stakeholders, and park managers would be crucial. Of course, sharing any successful local interventions would be worthwhile and it is heartening to know the actions being undertaken, for example by MK Parks Trust. If you want to find out more, check out the authors' podcast Health Inequalities and Greenspace (youtube.com)...
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