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The New Union Flag project: from an object of agitation to a space for communication
Society, Politics & Law

The New Union Flag project: from an object of agitation to a space for communication

...becoming more and more homogenous. If indeed, people will dare, be encouraged or instructed to draw the curtain aside (which is challenging given the fact that museums visitors have been preconditioned not to touch the art) – if people will do it, and when they do it, the gallery, and in particular, the Tate Exchange, can truly claim to be a public space. Now, reflect...
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Killed by Agatha Christie: Strychnine and the detective novel
History & The Arts

Killed by Agatha Christie: Strychnine and the detective novel

...become a member of the Society of Apothecaries. So she began her career with a subject she knew well. And the plot of this first novel involves the strychnine poisoning of Emily Inglethorp, a wealthy and dictatorial elderly woman living at Styles, a classic English country house. The soon-to-be victim is recently remarried to a mysteriously bearded and slightly smarmy...
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An expert’s take on AI
Digital & Computing

An expert’s take on AI

...becoming possible thanks to AI. Modern cars already have a lot of AI in them, so things such as lane guidance, making sure you're following the road, maintaining distance, reading road signs, things like that, are all done with AI technology, but it’s still you actually controlling the car. There are lots of companies experimenting with it and there are some cars on the...
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Leaving no stone unturned in the pursuit of female athletic performance
Health, Sports & Psychology

Leaving no stone unturned in the pursuit of female athletic performance

...become depleted of energy or dehydrated. And that’s only some of the science that supported this incredible feat. The ‘default male’ in sports science research [A women running through mud.] At the moment, in sport, female athletes usually train and are coached in a similar way to their male counterparts. The support that is applied to their performance (nutrition,...
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The repute and reality of being a Roman emperor
History & The Arts

The repute and reality of being a Roman emperor

...becomes less abstract. The bulk of the evidence is focused on Rome itself and the loudest voice belongs to the élite, and especially those of senatorial and equestrian status. These were men of money and education who served the emperor and some of whom wrote or commissioned diverse forms of literature, largely for the consumption of men of the same standing. Within this...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Sustainable Scotland
Nature & Environment

Sustainable Scotland

...become states (form self-determined governments) there is an increased awareness and recognition of nations and nationalism (Hobsbawm, 2000). Some commentators argue that nationalism and an increasing interest in folk cultures is a reaction to globalisation. Economic and political globalisation threatens nations and states, while the globalisation of culture is seen as...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Introduction to child psychology
Education & Development

Introduction to child psychology

...becomes mastered. Nathalia Gjersoe Could you explain to me who you work with within the school to support individual children? Duncan Gillard Usually, our main link is the school’s SENCO. SENCO is an acronym for special educational needs co-ordinator. Every school has one, they’re mandated to have one. And as the term implies, their role is to ensure that the...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Promoting the effective management of children’s pain – part 2
Health, Sports & Psychology

Promoting the effective management of children’s pain – part 2

...become more involved in managing their child’s pain in hospital where you work. Is there anything you could do to build the confidence of parents/carers who hesitate to approach a nurse when their child is in pain? SPEAKER: Many children will need to stay in hospital at some point in their lives. For most, the experience won’t have a lasting impact. But for some, it...
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Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs