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Wales and rugby
Society, Politics & Law

Wales and rugby

...de-mythises the game. There is less room now for ongoing controversy of that kind which in some ways you know feeds into the literature, the mythology of the game. There is a lot of unnecessary speculation, pre-match post match often trivial analyses I think. I don’t think the game is best served by its commentators and as I said I think there is far too much of it. I...
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International relations: exploring territorial divisions
Society, Politics & Law

International relations: exploring territorial divisions

...de facto British and French rule, as ‘mandated territories’ under the auspices of the League of Nations (the forerunner to the United Nations (UN)). Following on from the stipulations of the Sykes–Picot agreement, the territories of modern-day Syria and Lebanon fell under French control, while present-day Palestine/Israel, Jordan and Iraq were administered by the...
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Level 3: Advanced 3 hrs
A Europe of the Regions?
Society, Politics & Law

A Europe of the Regions?

...de Calais) rather than a history of cooperation on which to build...A Europe of the Regions?: 4.4 The Committee of the Regions - The regions, however, have a privileged place in EU integration, and the Committee of the Regions has the status of an ‘expert’ which must be consulted on issues of cross-border cooperation. This Committee epitomises both the growth of EU...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Introduction to cyber security: stay safe online Badge icon
Digital & Computing

Introduction to cyber security: stay safe online

...DES, triple DES, and AES, which are widely used in financial transactions over the internet and within banks. Let's go back to Alice and Bob. Aware that Eve wants to learn their secret, they choose to use symmetric encryption. The first thing for them to do is to generate a shared key and each to make their own copy. One way of doing this is to meet, discuss their...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Gamified Intelligent Cyber Aptitude and Skills Training (GICAST) Badge icon
Digital & Computing

Gamified Intelligent Cyber Aptitude and Skills Training (GICAST)

...DES, triple DES, and AES, which are widely used in financial transactions over the internet and within banks. Let's go back to Alice and Bob. Aware that Eve wants to learn their secret, they choose to use symmetric encryption. The first thing for them to do is to generate a shared key and each to make their own copy. One way of doing this is to meet, discuss their...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Exploring sport online: Athletes and efficient hearts
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exploring sport online: Athletes and efficient hearts

...De-hydration can lead to a very poor performance so keeping optimally hydrated throughout the day as well as during training and competition is very important. Often carrying a large bottle of water with you is the best way to ensure you drink throughout the day. Audio 1 Mick Curry The diet is very, very important. It’s no good doing what some people do and eating junk...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Herodotus and the invention of history
History & The Arts

Herodotus and the invention of history

...de Dieu by Maître François, between 1475 and 1480 CE. That is not all. This is also a story about Herodotus’ brand of history. At first glance, this episode, on which Herodotus leads on seems curiously trivial, even gossipy. Yet by taking us into the bedroom Herodotus promises insight into power dynamics that have repercussions for an entire kingdom and beyond. Much...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Professor Lord Nicholas Stern - Stories of Change
Nature & Environment

Professor Lord Nicholas Stern - Stories of Change

...de France. He was Chief Economist at the World Bank, 2000-2003, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, 1994-1999. He was Head of the UK Government Economic Service 2003-7, and produced the landmark Stern Review on the economics of climate change. He was knighted for services to economics in 2004 and made a cross-bench life peer as Baron Stern of...
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