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The World Cup has already been won... by Karpatalja
Society, Politics & Law

The World Cup has already been won... by Karpatalja

...course. But, for a football researcher like me, such mission statements are useful as they can then be subject to scholarly scrutiny, particularly in the case of larger confederations such as FIFA. Academics can also look at the tournaments themselves. Recent research on sporting “mega events” has looked at whether hosting a tournament does actually promote physical...
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The experts who put storytelling, language and better paid teachers at the heart of early education
Education & Development

The experts who put storytelling, language and better paid teachers at the heart of early education

...courses in language development. Back to basics Bruner’s former student, Oxford-based Sylva (who was awarded an OBE for her service to children and families), addressed the inequalities in children’s education and was an early advocate of investment in high-quality early childhood settings. She saw that quality is achieved through upskilling the workforce and paying...
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How can you tell that you're not experiencing a delusion?
Health, Sports & Psychology

How can you tell that you're not experiencing a delusion?

...words as a sign of illness. [The Conversation]The identification of abnormal mental states therefore does not always lead to a belief or acknowledgement that treatment is a necessary or desirable course of action. When it comes to treatment, then, awareness is not the same as acceptance. This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article....
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Twin Town and Welsh cinema in the late 1990s
History & The Arts

Twin Town and Welsh cinema in the late 1990s

...course Contemporary Wales. References Morris, N. (1998) ‘Projecting Wales’, Planet 126, December–January. Perrins, D. (2000) ‘This town ain’t big enough for the both of us’ in Blandford, S. (ed.) Wales on Screen, Bridgend, Seren. Evans, M (2002) 'Looking Forward, Looking Back' in Thomas, E. Selected Work, ’95 – ’98, Cardigan, Parthian. French, P. (1999)...
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Stay together: Can LBGTQ+ and older couples show the way to a lasting love?
Society, Politics & Law

Stay together: Can LBGTQ+ and older couples show the way to a lasting love?

...course, same sex couples weren’t the only ones who were happy. The face-to-face interviews revealed that the older heterosexual couples and those who were in a second long-term relationship were often more inclined to reflect on how their relationship was working. Rather than writing off past relationships as a mistake or failure, couples were able to draw on lessons...
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So, what is this EU referendum everybody is talking about?
Society, Politics & Law

So, what is this EU referendum everybody is talking about?

...course, trade is not all a country needs but it is quite an essential element for growth and stability of nation that prides itself for the impact it has in the world. In the run up to a referendum of this kind, people need to have the chance to inform themselves about the consequences. Otherwise, the referendum would not fulfil any purpose at all and Politians may have...
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Managing our personal financial risks from the changed climate
Nature & Environment

Managing our personal financial risks from the changed climate

...domestic losses are beyond price but weighing up the personal costs we face can turn good intentions into a need for urgent personal action. OpenLearn has many short courses to keep you informed on current thinking on environmental and climate change issues. They are a good place to start. [Screenshot of animation for COP26] Click on the banner to explore the COP26 hub...
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TOTEM LATAMAT: an Indigenous reminder we are all part of the ecosystem
Nature & Environment

TOTEM LATAMAT: an Indigenous reminder we are all part of the ecosystem

...plundered. They see all of these beings as their relatives. Well, of course they are. Even science can tell you that. [Border Crossings Origins Logo]Michael Walling is the Artistic Director of Border Crossings and Visiting Professor at Rose Bruford College. Read more on the Origins Website. [Screenshot of animation for COP26] Click on the banner to explore the COP26 hub...
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