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Amazonian challenges: The loss of indigenous culture and identity
Nature & Environment

Amazonian challenges: The loss of indigenous culture and identity

...write, in 1836: “the aboriginal races of Guiana seem to be fearfully hastening, as by divine decree, to complete annihilation” (Schomburgk, 1836:104) Wiessner argues that by the 19th century, the dispossession of Amerindians was nearly complete. Furthermore, with the loss of their ancestral lands to which their culture was intimately related, the few communities that...
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Neurodivergence and the menopause: a personal journey
Health, Sports & Psychology

Neurodivergence and the menopause: a personal journey

...writing and resources that are now out there have been really liberating for me, in terms of how I view myself and the parts of me that may both be enjoyed or alarm others at times, such as maverick humour, or startlingly insightful connections and overviews. I also see how these traits enabled me to be a successful social entrepreneur alongside my other work, and to take...
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Using OpenLearn as an OU Student
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Using OpenLearn as an OU Student

...writing, avoiding plagiarism, using online forums or revision techniques can help you get ahead with your studies. OpenLearn has a large selection of study skills material, so that you can find just what you need. If you're thinking of changing jobs, moving sectors, starting a new career, or want to develop in your existing role, OpenLearn can help with that too. Our...
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How do historians know about the past?
History & The Arts

How do historians know about the past?

...writing history is a complicated process. Different authors will have differing views and opinions on the same subject. Thinking of taking it further? If you want to study history at university level, the free course 'Taking your first steps in Higher Education' or the introductory module 'Arts and languages access module' can help you to decide which path to take and...
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Brexit and the Irish border
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Brexit and the Irish border

...writing this article on February 1st, 2017, as the House of Commons voted to trigger Article 50 starting the process of withdrawal from the EU. One week previously the UK Supreme Court confirmed that the so-called “devolved nations” of the UK, namely Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, will have no veto on the process of Brexit. The Westminster government is...
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The People on the Notes: Adam Smith
History & The Arts

The People on the Notes: Adam Smith

...writing up a book that summarized his reflections on the economic system of Europe: this was the Wealth of Nations, which proved an immediate success upon its publication in 1776. Shortly after, he was appointed a commissioner of customs in Edinburgh, where he lived with his mother until his death in 1790. Smith’s Intellectual Project [Engraving depicting a pin factory...
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Unlocking the diversity of the past
History & The Arts

Unlocking the diversity of the past

...write and have their contributions acknowledged. This empty space is widely recognised, and many people are trying to fill it, but other histories, particularly those of other minoritised groups, are even more hidden – or even forbidden. The history of disability, race, sexual orientation, and gender identity to name just a few, are lacking due either to open...
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Five ways you can tell if your child is ‘normal’
Health, Sports & Psychology

Five ways you can tell if your child is ‘normal’

...write down your concerns, and take these with you into the consultation, that way you can be sure to get your key points across when discussing things. As a general rule, it is better to seek help even if things aren’t that serious, than to wait and have things get a lot worse. 3: Mental health matters [Werry Centre Logo] As a lecturer and researcher with an interest in...
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