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Art and visual culture: medieval to modern
History & The Arts

Art and visual culture: medieval to modern

...de Belges wrote a poem for his patron Margaret of Austria, sister of the ruler of the Netherlands, in which he listed prominent artists of the day. In addition to painters, he mentions book illuminators, a printmaker, tapestry designers and goldsmiths (Stechow, 1989 [1966], pp. 27–9). Giorgio Vasari (1511–74), the biographer of Italian artists, claimed in his famous...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
An introduction to social work law
Society, Politics & Law

An introduction to social work law

...adult, OK. NARRATOR: A 16-year-old is being held at Telford's main police station, suspected of carrying an offensive weapon. By law, an appropriate adult must be with him to safeguard his welfare and ensure that he understands all procedures and any charges being brought against him. As his parents are refusing to attend, that role will fall to Sam. SAM SWAN: So the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 5 hrs
What is the Minamata Convention on Mercury and what does it mean?
Science, Maths & Technology

What is the Minamata Convention on Mercury and what does it mean?

...the convention, has only just entered into force, the focus of the work has been on support for countries to develop de internal requirements to implement the convention. Regarding implementation, guidance to the GEF has been developed indicating the aspects which will be supported by funding”. This article was originally published by SciDevNet under a CC-BY...
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Article 5 mins
How we live is seen as a justification: Why the French way of life became a target
Society, Politics & Law

How we live is seen as a justification: Why the French way of life became a target

...de France was a good opportunity to hit the two countries who are the driving forces of the European Union. The terraces of the bars and restaurants that were attacked embody the choice we all have to frequent a public place – or not. The rock concert illustrates that Paris, as IS claims, is: “the capital of abomination and perversions”. Music, and rock music in...
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Article 5 mins
Business Bursts: Branding
Health, Sports & Psychology

Business Bursts: Branding

...de Swaan Aron, Co-founder: Isabella Oliver With the Isabelle Oliver brand, what we wanted to establish Isabella Oliver as being as modern, confident and sexy, really like our customers. We want our customers to be able to walk down the street and if they’ve got Isabella Oliver tote bag to feel proud, to feel this is a brand that I’d like to be associated with. The...
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Video 5 mins
The history of Blaenau Gwent
History & The Arts

The history of Blaenau Gwent

...de-industrialisation but also recognition that perhaps something has been gained as well. Pit Ponies in Britain By Katharine Marquis [A preview image of the ‘Pit Ponies in Britain’ PDF] Download Pit Ponies in Britain This is a short but detailed essay on the use of ponies in coalmines, by local historian Katharine Marquis. Although Katharine covers the whole of...
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Coaching others to coach Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Coaching others to coach

...adult skill development. Find out more here cpdstandards.com/research. By participating in this high profile research, you will be contributing to scientific knowledge about adult skill development and how we can develop successful future careers. Participation is confidential, voluntary and we will not pass on your details to others....Session 1: What do coach developers...
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Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs
The range of work with young people
Education & Development

The range of work with young people

...adults that they meet. As we progress through the course you will have the opportunity to focus on settings with which you are familiar, as well as The Factory Project – just one example of the range of work with young people. The first part of the course outlines some features that we might use to describe the settings where work with young people takes place. This...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs