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The social nature of being human
Society, Politics & Law

The social nature of being human

...research into the social aspect of the human condition, by showing you three examples. First you will be introduced to research on crowds and look at a specific example: pilgrims gathering at the Magh Mela in India. Next, you will look at somewhat smaller social groups as you will be guided through an understanding of a politically inspired interruption of a BBC Proms...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Do you trust forensic science in the criminal justice system?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Do you trust forensic science in the criminal justice system?

...research-based approach to studying traces of a past activity, such as the presence of a person and their actions. This is undertaken through many steps, including detecting, recognising, and recovering trace materials, comparing them with other traces that are recovered, interpreting and evaluating what they mean in relation to the crime and communicating the meaning of...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
A discussion on melanoma (skin cancer) as a teenager
Health, Sports & Psychology

A discussion on melanoma (skin cancer) as a teenager

...research and education portfolio around children and young people with cancer. Wendy completed her PhD in early 2020 which explored the experiences of young people living with malignant melanoma and has played a leading role in developing many best practice initiatives. Melanoma in young peopleI was 16 at the time, and I found this spot on my neck... it looked like a...
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Audio 20 mins
How data is making our cities smarter
Society, Politics & Law

How data is making our cities smarter

...research may lead to more efficient, sustainable and democratic societies says Gillian Rose, Professor of Human Geography at the University of Oxford...Recorded at The Open University for BBC Radio 4's sociological discussion programme, Thinking Allowed. Transcript Data is a significant part of technological life and has made the news recently due to breaches, misuse and...
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Video 5 mins
My career goal: Health and science
Health, Sports & Psychology

My career goal: Health and science

...research, you can help break new discoveries and improve our scientific understanding. This page has info on career options from food science to forensics, and working for the NHS...An introduction to roles in healthcare science Transcript How does the NHS work? Where can you find jobs? These questions are explored in this short animated guide from the King's Fund:...
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Article 20 mins
Adventure in the Amazon
Nature & Environment

Adventure in the Amazon

...research project which empowers local indigenous communities in the North Rupununi to promote their own community solutions to current and emerging challenges. Our aim is to promote local indigenous solutions to current and emerging challenges through the use of accessible information and communication technologies. Visit Project COBRA to see how you can help support this...
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Activity 10 mins
Revisiting Red Clydeside: 'Bloody Friday': The Battle of George Square, Glasgow, 1919
Society, Politics & Law

Revisiting Red Clydeside: 'Bloody Friday': The Battle of George Square, Glasgow, 1919

...in January 1919, and to reflect on the enduring legacies of this period. The controversy around Glasgow 1919 and Red Clydeside more generally is a key element of this material. A secondary aim has been to provide a guide to previous research, writing and published output of many varied kinds, as well as accounts of the events on Clydeside provided in other forms of media....
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Article 1 hr
Asteroids
Science, Maths & Technology

Asteroids

...research... [City lights - Central America. Elements of this image furnished by NASA] ​ Can a space rock from Costa Rica reveal the origin of water on Earth? Ross Findlay, a Cosmochemistry PhD Student in The School of Physical Sciences, explores different types of meteorites which have landed across our planet. [Satellite Phobos orbiting around Mars planet. 3d...
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Article 15 mins