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Helen Cammock and the art of storytelling
Languages

Helen Cammock and the art of storytelling

...simple act of placing the words of one person into the mouth of another – Powell, a right-wing and xenophobic politician; Cammock, a Black British artist – she opens up a disquieting gap in our interpretation of the effects of the speech. As she says, ‘the more we can play around with what something means the more we can understand how meaning can change and...
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What do you need to know about Donald Trump's nominee to oversee US banking?
Money & Business

What do you need to know about Donald Trump's nominee to oversee US banking?

...simple model: A handful of very smart people sit together at least eight times a year and decide how to execute the country’s monetary policy. The implications are enormous. In the words of the Fed itself, decisions made in these meetings: “trigger a chain of events that affect other short-term interest rates, foreign exchange rates, long-term interest rates, the...
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Article 5 mins
Introduction to algebra
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to algebra

...simple linear equations...This free course is an introduction to algebra which builds on the idea of using letters to represent numbers. Section 1 looks at finding, simplifying and using formulas and includes useful tips on learning algebra. Section 2 introduces some of the terminology used in algebra and techniques such as evaluating and checking equivalence of...
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Level 1: Introductory 16 hrs
Want to achieve your goal? Try our Personal Best tool
Health, Sports & Psychology

Want to achieve your goal? Try our Personal Best tool

...simple measurable goal such as exercising 3 times a week, or saving £500 in 6 weeks. When you set your target, the tool will calculate what you have to accomplish each week in order to achieve it. You need to be able to quantify your goal making sure that it is specific, measurable, achievable and realistic within 6 weeks. Please bear in mind this is a simple tool so it...
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To lie or not to lie?
History & The Arts

To lie or not to lie?

...simple? This game makes you think about your moral responses to different lies...This content is associated with The Open University's Arts and Humanities (Philosophy) qualification. [To lie or not to lie cartoon game image.] Click on the image above, to start your interactive experience... Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest...
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Activity 5 mins
5 quick tips to boost your wellbeing
Education & Development

5 quick tips to boost your wellbeing

...simple, and they have potential to become habit forming. These tips have worked for me and many others I've recommended them to. Plus, they link together, offering even more wellbeing benefits! Each suggestion is flexible, so I encourage you to experiment, tweak, and find the best version that suits you. So, onto my first top tip. 1 - Create an airlock [woman on a beach...
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Introduction to the calculus of variations
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to the calculus of variations

...simple problem – finding the shortest distance between two points in a plane. The section also introduces the notions of a functional and of a stationary path. Section 2 describes basic problems that can be formulated in terms of functionals. Section 3 looks at partial and total derivatives. Section 4 contains a derivation of the Euler-Lagrange equation. In Section 5...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
How is the IPCC helping scientists talk about climate change?
Nature & Environment

How is the IPCC helping scientists talk about climate change?

...simple principles it suggests scientists take into consideration when talking about their work and research to a non-specialist audience. And although aimed at climate scientists, the advice holds good for any scientist looking to engage more widely. You can download the full handbook - and read more about the thinking behind it - at climateoutreach.org, the UK charity...
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