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The first geological map of the UK
History & The Arts

The first geological map of the UK

...public display in Cambridge after being restored to its former glory. ...William Smith’s 1815 Geological Map of England and Wales, which measures 8.5ft x 6ft, demonstrated for the first time the geology of the UK and was the culmination of years of work by Smith, who was shunned by the scientific community for many years and ended up in debtors’ prison. Transcript...
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How much money does the UK really contribute to the European Union?
Science, Maths & Technology

How much money does the UK really contribute to the European Union?

...public spending, but how much does the UK pay to the EU as a current member? What about the rebate the UK gets, called the Fontainebleau Abatement, and the net impact of money the UK receives from the EU, for example through the Agricultural Guarantee Fund? We take a look at the numbers, using latest data from the ONS that account for the UK’s official transactions with...
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By extending the remit of PCCs, the government is playing with fire
Society, Politics & Law

By extending the remit of PCCs, the government is playing with fire

...confidence in accountability and governance of the British emergency services is likely to be undermined by the new, flawed, system currently being rolled out by the Uk government, writes Jacqueline Baxter. ...[Illustration of Dads Army in fire fighter uniform] The UK government has proposed to extend the remit of Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) to cover other
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Why do we need free speech?
History & The Arts

Why do we need free speech?

...public trust in democracy. In January 2021, rioters stormed the US Capitol after false rumours circulated that the presidential election had been stolen. Five lost their lives, while faith in democracy was deeply shaken. Even in the more peaceful world of universities, debates have also raged around the no-platforming and ‘cancelling’ of speakers on controversial...
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An introduction to death, dying and grief
Health, Sports & Psychology

An introduction to death, dying and grief

...public. This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract from the Open University course K220 Death, dying and bereavement. Please note that this course includes video about people talking personally about their experiences in relation to death and dying. If you have been affected by the issues in these videos, you can call Macmillan Cancer Support free of charge on 0808 808...
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Level 2: Intermediate 7 hrs
A blow to the head; a blow to rugby?
Health, Sports & Psychology

A blow to the head; a blow to rugby?

...health dangers of NFL football, following the mounting evidence that repeated concussions can lead to degenerative brain disease - chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). CTE is a neurodegenerative disorder characterised by a diminished ability to think critically, slower motor skills, and can lead to volatile mood swings. Unfortunately, at the current time, CTE can only...
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Inside the mind of Trump's true believers
Health, Sports & Psychology

Inside the mind of Trump's true believers

...health care could be so complicated.” And, of course, Trump had no political or public sector experience to inform his most controversial decisions. Yet he masterfully parlayed this shortcoming into the virtue of being an “outsider” battling an entrenched Washington establishment. Hoffer viewed “true believers” as craving “a new life – a rebirth – or,...
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What is politics?
Society, Politics & Law

What is politics?

...public services such as infrastructure, health care, education, employment and other social services. Of course, not all states provide citizens with the same kinds or quality of services. Likewise, successive governments may not always provide the same kinds of services as their predecessors. While one government may be concerned with the issue of national defence and...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs