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Evolution and the human family
Science, Maths & Technology

Evolution and the human family

...size seems to contradict the Darwinian model of inclusive fitness but it can be explained as a tradeoff between the cost of bringing up children and the number of children in a family. The limits of a Darwinian approach to the family Does technology lead behaviour or does behaviour lead technology? Ruth Mace argues that the pill was invented to serve a Darwinian need....
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Is public spending a drain on the economy or the mark of a civilised society?
Society, Politics & Law

Is public spending a drain on the economy or the mark of a civilised society?

...technology in smart phones started, not with private business, but with the government (mainly through research for the defence industry). The private sector has a role to play in innovation, but often takes a short-term view, focusing on a quick return to shareholders, and will not embrace risks, which government is better equipped to take. Moreover, markets are not good...
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How is Milton Keynes a ‘smart’ city?
Society, Politics & Law

How is Milton Keynes a ‘smart’ city?

...city’, and how is smart rooted into Milton Keynes’ past and future?...50 years ago, the government authorised a unique experiment in urban culture, planning and transport - the New Town of Milton Keynes. The following video takes a look at MK, to examine how technology and innovation have shaped its past, and how the digital is set to change its future. Transcript...
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What is Critical Race Theory?
Education & Development

What is Critical Race Theory?

...Education has opposed the teaching of CRT in schools (September 2020) and the current UK government debated the teaching of CRT in schools in the House of Commons declaring itself ‘unequivocally against’ it. Proponents of CRT have critiqued the backlash from the government as a misinterpretation of the framework and its central tenets and has provided evidence and...
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How to be a critical reader
Languages

How to be a critical reader

...technology, you will need to judge whether a text is an appropriate and reliable source. Some texts will be more factual than others and some will attempt to influence your opinions. The purpose of the questions you ask in this course will be to evaluate what you are reading. As you do the activities you will develop your ability to read critically by asking questions...
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Level 2: Intermediate 7 hrs
Free online courses for refugees
Society, Politics & Law

Free online courses for refugees

...educational support and finance Cara (the Council for At-Risk Academics) provides urgently-needed help to academics in immediate danger, those forced into exile, and many who choose to work on in their home countries despite serious risks. Cara also supports higher education institutions whose work is at risk or compromised. Kiron offers free online learning opportunities...
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About University Ready
Education & Development

About University Ready

...education...[Four students sitting at a table smiling] So, you’re heading to university! It’s an exciting prospect, but you’re sure to have questions about what’s in store. That’s why we have pulled together resources from universities in Wales to help make your time in higher education rewarding, fun, and safe. University Ready is your easy-to-use hub, whether...
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Using data visualisation to track climate change
Nature & Environment

Using data visualisation to track climate change

...Technology Studies (ACTS) in Kenya, the Stockholm Environment Institute in Sweden, in cooperation with the UNFCCC secretariat, and supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, according to a statement from DIE last month (16 January). Visit the Nationally Determined Contributions Explorer The experts created a database from the (I)NDCs or...
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