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Magneform (electromagnetic assembly and forming)
Science, Maths & Technology

Magneform (electromagnetic assembly and forming)

...works best on materials with a high electrical conductivity, such as aluminium, copper, brass and low carbon steel. The resistivity of material is best if it is less than 15 x 10-6 Ω cm. Materials of poor conductivity, such as stainless steels, can be formed by using a highly conductive driver, such as aluminium sheet, or a specially built high frequency machine....
How to help your child become a future Olympian
Health, Sports & Psychology

How to help your child become a future Olympian

...working to the Olympics yourself, or even have to try and win the parents’ race on Sports Day, just find something that you like. [Lady and child doing yoga together] If you’ve been walking laps of the local park in lockdown take that a step further and join a walking sports team - there’s walking rugby, football, netball and lots more. Have a look at what’s...
Year of the Tiger: Chinese New Year
Languages

Year of the Tiger: Chinese New Year

...work. Many Chinese children wear tiger-headed embroidered shoes for good luck. Each Chinese Lunar year is associated with an animal sign according to a 12-year-cycle. Babies born between 1 February 2022 and 22 January 2023 will be given the animal sign ‘Tiger’. Recent and upcoming years of the Tiger are 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010 and 2022. As the tiger...
A brief introduction to the Chinese education system
Education & Development

A brief introduction to the Chinese education system

...working at their desks in a Chinese school] Structure of the Chinese education system In China, education is divided into three categories: basic education, higher education, and adult education. By law, each child must have nine years of compulsory education from primary school (six years) to junior secondary education (three years). Basic education Basic education in...
Esports: an introduction to the industry
Science, Maths & Technology

Esports: an introduction to the industry

...work in esports! The industry is made up of a wide range of careers. @@PLUGINFILE@@/image-hotspots-5810.h5p?time=1768398456414 Esports and education Across the world governments and education systems are prioritising the development of future ready digital skills to prepare learners for new and emerging career pathways. Schools now recognise that esports offers powerful...
What is forensic science?
Science, Maths & Technology

What is forensic science?

...working in a lab. ] Forensic science, or forensics, is the application of science to establish how historical events occurred and thereby provide impartial evidence that can be used in a court of law. Science can be defined as the collection of information through systematic experimentation and observation. Science often involves the detailed study of natural or man-made...
DNA Profiling
Science, Maths & Technology

DNA Profiling

...works and how it can be used to catch a killer...When a murder has occurred, forensic science can be essential for proving the identity of both victim and killer. Some killers have wrongly assumed that the absence of a complete body, or the removal of distinguishing features such as fingerprints, would prevent the identification of a victim. The combination of different...
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The awarding gap at The Open University
Education & Development

The awarding gap at The Open University

...work and caring responsibilities. Students can take up to sixteen years to complete their degree given the modular based study routes offered by the OU. The key aim is to `remove all inequalities in access and outcomes for students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds´The OU is committed to reducing the gap and is guided by the principles set out within...