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Myth in the Greek and Roman Worlds: the Temple of Diana at Nemi
History & The Arts

Myth in the Greek and Roman Worlds: the Temple of Diana at Nemi

...introduction to this album. The Temple of Diana at Nemi: temple model Examining the mysterious miniature terracotta model of temple, found at Nemi. The Temple of Diana at Nemi: anatomical votive What can we learn about Diana and her worshippers from this statue, found at Nemi? The Temple of Diana at Nemi: Oil lamp Gleaning clues about the fabric of Roman society from a...
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Audio 38 mins
Rundblick: beginners' German
Languages

Rundblick: beginners' German

...Introduction A series of short tracks giving speaking, pronunciation and listening practice on the theme of food and drink. What do you have for breakfast? 1 What do you have for breakfast? 1 A breakfast buffet A breakfast buffet Pronunciation practice 1 Pronunciation practice 1 What do you have for breakfast? 2 What do you have for breakfast? 2 Speaking practice: Your...
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Audio 16 mins
Our top OpenLearn hubs to get you started
Miscellaneous

Our top OpenLearn hubs to get you started

...introduction Interactive Learning – grow your knowledge and have fun with these games and quizzes Sustainability – for those passionate about creating a greener, fairer future Resources for Schools – curriculum content for secondary school-age pupils and educators Race & Ethnicity – covering themes of race, racism and ethnicity Religion, Belief & Worldviews –...
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Article 5 mins
Computer technology: robotic milking and interactive mirrors
Science, Maths & Technology

Computer technology: robotic milking and interactive mirrors

...introduction to this album. The cows that milk themselves The automatic milking robot that gives cows control over when they are milked. Tempting the cows into the machine How the robotic milking system works. Feeding the babies From the robot milker to the robot feeder in the calf nursery. Keeping check on the cows Regular monitoring and emergency alerts. Why go robotic?...
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Audio 38 mins
Understanding your sector Badge icon
Money & Business

Understanding your sector

...manager about possible training and other opportunities with his employer his HR department about the company’s graduate training scheme his trade union about possible IT training friends and contacts from college about their career paths family contacts about other career opportunities an impartial career adviser to help him review his options. More broadly, Phil may...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Valuing death at home: making preparations
Health, Sports & Psychology

Valuing death at home: making preparations

...manager working in hospice and palliative care for 40 years. I write this from the perspective of a white western European mother, and grandmother. I know there will be people and cultures that will have different views about how we should prepare for death, but in this series of articles, I will be focusing on my thoughts about western practices, especially those I have...
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Article 5 mins
Seeing the internet
Digital & Computing

Seeing the internet

...managed by digital technologies. The bus that runs into town will probably have a sensor on it sending wireless signals to an LED sign on a bus stop saying when it will arrive; traffic lights may be controlled by sensors counting traffic flow; the stock levels in local supermarkets are managed using software; the cash register where shopping is paid for, and the loyalty...
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Article 10 mins
Reducing the digital carbon footprint of the cloud
Nature & Environment

Reducing the digital carbon footprint of the cloud

...manage and create new data has an energy overhead that is greater than the amount of energy required to do the work, therefore, any energy we are wasting by doing needless work is also creating demand for needless cooling. What is needless work? Cloud technologies are often very easy to set up and activate, and when they’re running they keep running in the background...
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Article 5 mins