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Opening up history: teaching transatlantic slavery in British schools
History & The Arts

Opening up history: teaching transatlantic slavery in British schools

...work, even if that meaning can sometimes be difficult and complicated to grapple with. 4. What is your research project about? My most recent project focuses on the teaching of slavery in British schools. Between 2008–13, transatlantic slavery was a compulsory part of the national curriculum and it is still frequently taught. Despite the sensitivity of the subject there...
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Understanding management: I'm managing thank you!
Money & Business

Understanding management: I'm managing thank you!

...work what we might call self-management. In order to do this, we will examine some of the key processes of management decision making, such as allocating time, staff, physical and financial resources: prioritising and problem solving and monitoring performance...This free course, Understanding management: I'm managing thank you! provides you with a set of ideas for...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Translation as a career
Languages

Translation as a career

...work and reflect on what they say. You will assess your own language level and find out how translators maintain their language skills. You will also engage in a short translation activity...This free course explores translation as a career. During the course you will meet professional translators discussing their work and reflect on what they say. You will assess your...
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Level 3: Advanced 4 hrs
Julie Asumu: mother, grandmother, stalwart of Manchester’s Black community, activist and care giver
Education & Development

Julie Asumu: mother, grandmother, stalwart of Manchester’s Black community, activist and care giver

...work was hard, it gave me great satisfaction when it was done. The visual impact it provided to the school was a sight to be seen. Notwithstanding the hard work that would perhaps today be classed as child labour, the chores and responsibilities, I believe, implanted in me a deep sense of accountability which put me in good stead for the path my life would take. At the...
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Everyday maths 2
Science, Maths & Technology

Everyday maths 2

...Working through the examples and interactive activities in this course will help you to, among other things, calculate how much paint you'll need for decorating, convert currencies or make progress in your career or further education. To complete this course you will need access to a calculator, a notepad and pen, and a protractor. Enrolling on this course will give you...
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Free course 48 hrs
Studying medicine bilingually
Health, Sports & Psychology

Studying medicine bilingually

...work experience, voluntary work, any experience that shows an ability to work in a team, communication skills et cetera. So, if we look at work experience, it can be anything. It could be work experience in a hospital, which is a traditional way that medical students come into medical school but it’s important to remember that there are some areas of the country ......
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Level 1: Introductory 1 hr
Exploring mathematics: a powerful tool
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring mathematics: a powerful tool

...work with scientists and biologists to create mathematical models, and how collaborations like these can help decipher and predict a range of natural phenomena. We learn how the 17th Century saw the birth of one of the most important mathematical tools - calculus, and modern mathematicians examine the contribution of its three inventors - Fermat, Newton and Leibniz. This...
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Audio 49 mins
EPQs: writing up your dissertation
Education & Development

EPQs: writing up your dissertation

...work independently on a topic that really interests you or that you think is important. It is equivalent to an A-level qualification. These articles are designed to help you if you are enrolled on an EPQ. See previous article in series: Finding and using evidence Writing up your dissertation. Being able to communicate well is an essential skill for both university and...
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