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Unlocking the diversity of the past
History & The Arts

Unlocking the diversity of the past

...account - and we do need positive narratives from the past to add to our varied histories. Moving away from mainstream narratives is important, because without proper representation, we cannot ever form an accurate picture of society. For much of this we have to turn to local histories, and in order to facilitate that, the Welsh Government has funded extensive training in...
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Herbal medicine
Health, Sports & Psychology

Herbal medicine

...account the patient's general state of health and medical history. A wide range of herbs is used in this country, from all over the world. These range from common British "weeds" such as dandelion – a powerful diuretic and liver tonic; to exotics such as the bark of the South American Lapacho tree – an immune-system stimulating plant used for its antibiotic and...
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Studying Environments and Societies
Society, Politics & Law

Studying Environments and Societies

...account environmental factors - flora, fauna, animals, birds, plants et cetera - more centrally as part of the imagining and decision making process. Now this really feeds into what we are trying to do in block five of the module. One of the starting points for this module is a well-known theorist named Bruno Latour. And one of his main ideas that kind of informs what we...
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The Open University at 45: What can we learn from Britain's distance education pioneer?
Society, Politics & Law

The Open University at 45: What can we learn from Britain's distance education pioneer?

...accountability, and scalability are the watchwords of the day, together with high hopes for the educational technology that promises to make all those things possible. Against this backdrop, and early naysayers notwithstanding, the OU is a longstanding exemplar of how to serve nontraditional students who many don’t see as college material. From its revolutionary...
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Diary of a new Life Peer
Society, Politics & Law

Diary of a new Life Peer

...account. I will be unashamed in advocating for a fairer, more sustainable, and ultimately independent future for Cymru. As a young woman, I will work to inspire the next generation of women to take an active role in our communities and our nation. Take us through a timeline of your journey to the House of Lords. 31 October 2023 Following the announcement by Lord Wigley,...
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Reimagining professional learning: conversations across perspectives
Education & Development

Reimagining professional learning: conversations across perspectives

...account (Ferguson, 2026). Reflection or diffraction? If professional learning is often serendipitous and informal, this reframes ‘what counts’ as processes of professional learning. Reflective practices are commonly discussed across professions, where we look backwards and towards ourselves as a stimulus for future action. Current literature asks whether diffraction,...
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Should we read John Locke today?
Society, Politics & Law

Should we read John Locke today?

...accountability to parliament, and the king championed the slave trade. To criticise or resist royal policy might be a treasonable offence. It would have been exceedingly difficult for Locke to openly criticise the slave trade. One person – Morgan Godwyn – who tried to challenge it mysteriously disappeared soon after. Perhaps Locke could have done more, but he lived in...
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Data analysis and interpretation
Education & Development

Data analysis and interpretation

...account of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, culture and religion in its design, undertaking, and reporting. The body of research evidence available to policy makers should reflect the diversity of the population.’ This consideration can only be guaranteed at this stage of the research process if it has been adopted in all the previous phases. Research...
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