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Meiosis and mitosis
Science, Maths & Technology

Meiosis and mitosis

...world around themselves and convert these into their own living material. An acorn grows into an oak tree using only water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, some inorganic materials from the soil, and light energy. Similarly a human baby grows into an adult by digesting and metabolising food and drink. The parents in each case pass to their progeny, or offspring, the information...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Studying mammals: Plant predators
Nature & Environment

Studying mammals: Plant predators

...world of scientific enquiry, progress is not made in this linear fashion. Several groups of researchers are often working on the same hypothesis, collecting evidence which they may or may not share with one another, and other groups may be working on different hypotheses. Returning to the wildebeest migrations, the hypothesis that has been under consideration for the...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Employee engagement
Money & Business

Employee engagement

...world Because it’s really no joke Christophe, 51 Fishing Port since 1978 I don’t think people know much about the fish industry. We often talk about the meat industry. But to talk about the fish industry seems a bit taboo. Our bosses have always forbidden us to talk about it. Because our working conditions are so hard. We have to cut the fish, process it, put it...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Introduction to operations management
Money & Business

Introduction to operations management

...world, we’re one of the safest food supply systems in the world. But I think what the Which? report is indicating very clearly that, because of the pressures that are on local authorities in relation to budget cuts, they are finding it very difficult to deliver the quality of service that is required. PRESENTER 2 A year on since the scandal broke, what’s changed?...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
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Education & Development

Teaching mathematics

...world. The proportions within this world-famous painting contain a special relationship, known as the golden ratio. The golden ratio, or phi, is 1:1.618 and has been coined ‘golden’ because it is said to be aesthetically pleasing. Many artists and architects use this proportional relationship in their work. Another of da Vinci’s most famous works is his Vitruvian...
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Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs
Looking at, describing and identifying objects
History & The Arts

Looking at, describing and identifying objects

...world and became part of the collection of the Duke of Gloucester. [Described image] Figure 4 Emperor Hirohito being decorated with the Order of the Garter by the Duke of Gloucester, 1 June 1929. Photo: Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images...Looking at, describing and identifying objects: Consumption: the end - On 14 November 2005 the Daily Telegraph reported: Royal heirlooms...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
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Education & Development

Succeed in the workplace

...world is not perfect and neither are people. You may, unfortunately, meet some interviewers with whom you do not have a pleasant experience. If this happens to you, the best strategy is to keep firmly in your mind that your goal is to present yourself as well as possible. Just stick to your plan of being professional, positive and focused on showing your abilities. Then,...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
The law-making process in England and Wales
Society, Politics & Law

The law-making process in England and Wales

...world of politics. Scientists, lawyers, people like that. But never, controversially, astronauts. Like the Commons, the Lords help make our laws. But they also look at the small print of every bill to make sure they’ll work using microscopes and tiny magnifying glasses. Now, both the Lords and the Commons have committees, which look at subjects in more detail and...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs