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The Graeco-Roman city of Paestum
History & The Arts

The Graeco-Roman city of Paestum

...introduction to this album. The Greek city of Poseidonia An introduction to the early Greek city and three of the best preserved temples. The Tomb of the Diver A spectacular tomb illustration reveals Greek cultural behaviour. After the Lucanian conquest How the city was conquered by indigenous people who occupied the city in the 5th Century. How Poseidonia became Paestum...
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Audio 23 mins
Living in a globalised world
Society, Politics & Law

Living in a globalised world

...introduction to this album. Where worlds meet An insight into Mexican-American border control. A divided people A Mexican tribal leader talks about how the border has physically divided his tribe. Borders do move An insight into how the Mexican border with America has shifted over the years. The economic divide A presbyterian minister from Arizona talks about how an...
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Audio 1 hr 26 mins
Environment: journeys through a changing world
Nature & Environment

Environment: journeys through a changing world

...introduction to this album Conservation for Whom? How locals and gorillas can inhabit the forest in harmony. Conservationists describe the down-side of the Fortress Conservation and the benefits of Integrated Conservation Development. Gorilla Tourism Adaptive Management. Conservation workers describe how revenue trickles down to communities via job creation, extra trade,...
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Audio 1 hr 1 min
Why it is a huge mistake to get rid of parent governors on school boards
Society, Politics & Law

Why it is a huge mistake to get rid of parent governors on school boards

...management to account – will be done by “professionals”. The proposals to remove the requirement to have elected parent governors on boards risks alienating the very communities whose interests the board purports to represent. It is a grave error of judgement on the part of the government. The role of parent governors Defining what elected parents do for a board is...
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Article 5 mins
Everyday maths video: "Coming back to maths"
Science, Maths & Technology

Everyday maths video: "Coming back to maths"

Is something stopping you from learning maths? Can you do something about it? Watch this video for our introduction to maths anxiety...Click here to download the transcript
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Video 5 mins
DNA, RNA and protein formation
Science, Maths & Technology

DNA, RNA and protein formation

...introduction to this album. DNA and inherited information Dr Norman Cohen introduces four key characteristics any set of inherited instructions needs to have. DNA replication How DNA molecules replicate themselves. The information in DNA How DNA carries the information that encodes genetic instructions. Gene to protein: overview An introduction to the processes of...
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Audio 21 mins
Workplace learning with coaching and mentoring
Money & Business

Workplace learning with coaching and mentoring

...manager about that. Perhaps someone in HR might be able to point me in the right direction. COACH So a little bit of prior research, really, about the research. CLIENT Yes. COACH And how do you see this going forward? CLIENT Well, the first thing that I need to do, really, is to identify within my area what are the options with regards to potential promotion, and to find...
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Level 3: Advanced 9 hrs
Selling Empire
History & The Arts

Selling Empire

How was Empire marketed? How did British authorities and companies try to persuade people that Empire was a ‘good thing’: worth supporting by showing preference for empire goods, travel, emigration and investment? Read our introduction first for an overview of this collection.
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Article 5 mins