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Influential women scientists in chemistry
Science, Maths & Technology

Influential women scientists in chemistry

...Physics in 1903 with her husband Pierre Curie for their studies on the radiation phenomena discovered by Professor Henri Becquerel. In 1911 she won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the discovery and study of the elements radium and polonium. These discoveries and further work at the Curie Institute in Paris developed the technique of implanting a small radioactive...
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Dangoor Education
Science, Maths & Technology

Dangoor Education

...physics at Imperial College London before working as a systems analyst for IBM. He has been a long-term supporter of the OU, and this support is demonstrative of David’s transformative and forward-thinking attitude towards education, providing chances for people – regardless of faith, location or background – to better themselves through the power of education....
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Learning How To Learn: Words from the Wise
Education & Development

Learning How To Learn: Words from the Wise

...physical classroom. It is important, therefore, to keep in contact with your tutor. Too often, distance learning is seen as something which people undertake alone. In fact, to make the most of the experience, it is always wise to keep in contact not only with your tutor but also your fellow learners. This has more than just social benefits, and this is highlighted by a...
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How should Rwanda remember the genocide?
History & The Arts

How should Rwanda remember the genocide?

...These are some examples of the diverse perspectives of kwibuka, all of which are valid and coexist in the same physical and emotional space every April in Rwanda. [The Conversation]Eric Ndushabandi, Director, Institute of Research and Dialogue for Peace, Rwanda, co-authored this article. This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article....
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What happens ‘When East Meets West’?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What happens ‘When East Meets West’?

...physical move to another country or university campus, my research project is novel in that I Skype interviewed distance learners who engaged with another culture from the comfort of their own homes. Mind the culture gap! Previous studies have focussed on culture shock whereas my findings highlighted that distance learning may help reduce some of the barriers of being...
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A head for heights: How athletes keep calm at altitude
Health, Sports & Psychology

A head for heights: How athletes keep calm at altitude

...physical. "Fear is a very interesting thing," she said. "It can be a very good motivator but can also be an inhibitor. It just depends on how you go about dealing with it, and I think in our sport you have to push yourself to be able to progress, you have to walk that fine line of using it as a motivator and not letting it inhibit you." Hight like Alcott is an example of...
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Understanding Female Genital Mutilation and its impact across the lifespan podcast
Health, Sports & Psychology

Understanding Female Genital Mutilation and its impact across the lifespan podcast

...physical, mental, emotional, sexual and reproductive health consequences and has social and economic implications for the women and girls who have been subjected to this practice. We invite you to listen in to this informative, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive audio-recorded discussion between Grace (a Registered Nurse working in Health and Social Care in Northern...
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How to keep your kidneys healthy
Health, Sports & Psychology

How to keep your kidneys healthy

...physical exercise is crucial to maintain ideal body weight but also to reduce stress which is linked to high blood pressure. Consuming a balanced diet, containing plenty of fruits and vegetables and low in saturated fats, salt and sugar will help to maintain healthy body weight. If you need to lose weight, speaking to your General Practitioner (GP) is a good place to...
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