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Intergenerational perceptions: Busting age-related stereotypes
Education & Development

Intergenerational perceptions: Busting age-related stereotypes

...adults towards younger generations, and combat some of the negative perceptions that younger people have of those they see as old. A long-term intergenerational relationship can provide young people with role models who can motivate and encourage young people to fulfil their potential. There are benefits for older people too. Engaging with young people can help them...
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Are the Orlando murders part of a public health emergency?
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Are the Orlando murders part of a public health emergency?

...adults in other developed countries such as France have made it difficult for youth to access handguns. However, a recent study showed that about a quarter of U.S. adolescents reported they had easy access to a gun in their home. Meanwhile, the majority of young respondents told researchers they wished to live in a society where it is impossible for teens to obtain guns....
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Will Brexit reduce the UK's soft power in Europe?
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Will Brexit reduce the UK's soft power in Europe?

...adults putting a lot of pressure on themselves too. Evening courses are always full. So, that’s to partly explain how we’ve come to Brexit – Europe’s historical schism. It’s also to do with soft power veering out of control. Too much attraction. Appeal gone bonkers. True, the actual amount of foreigners in Britain is way lower than their perceived numbers, but...
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Free online resources for Ukrainians settling in the UK and Ireland
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Free online resources for Ukrainians settling in the UK and Ireland

...adult refugees - A Council of Europe Toolkit. Legal advice and support GOV.UK - Find a legal aid adviser (England and Wales). Search for a legal adviser or family mediator with a legal aid contract in England and Wales. GOV.UK - Find an immigration adviser. You can get immigration advice from an immigration adviser if you need help with getting permission to stay in the...
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Why is Donald Trump a challenge for translators?
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Why is Donald Trump a challenge for translators?

...adult register. Should translators be condemned for censoring Trump? Many would argue not. Translation scholar Peter Newmark explains that the translator has a duty to be faithful to the speaker or writer only in as far as their words do not conflict with material and moral facts as known – and they can express dissent if the text is likely to mislead the receiving...
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OpenLearn Champions Hub | Hafan Hyrwyddwyr OpenLearn old
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OpenLearn Champions Hub | Hafan Hyrwyddwyr OpenLearn old

...adults across Wales to develop skills, raise their confidence and explore what OpenLearn and OpenLearn Wales has to offer...well over 1,000 free courses! On OpenLearn you can find a range of courses aimed at improving employability skills, as well as science and technology engineering, essential skills in maths and English and much more. Many of these courses offer...
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Teaching reading: what are our long term goals?
Education & Development

Teaching reading: what are our long term goals?

...adult reading groups and Dr Kucirkova (Open University) who will be sharing the conceptual work on reading for pleasure with children’s digital books. The day, chaired by Professor Cremin also involves an exploration of research undertaken and/or funded by key UK literacy charities, including the NLT, Reading Agency, Reader Organisation and BookTrust. Do join us.Among...
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The science behind your Christmas dinner
Science, Maths & Technology

The science behind your Christmas dinner

...adults and kids alike. But, why do we like sugar so much? Sugars are carbohydrates found naturally in many foods. They are a great fuel for our body because they provide lots of energy, but that is not always good: if we eat more calories than we use in a day, the leftovers will be stored in our bodies in the form of fat. However, their delicious sweet taste might tempt...
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