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A parasocial Valentine's letter
History & The Arts

A parasocial Valentine's letter

...out more about our relationships with fictional characters, then be sure to check out OpenLearn’s free, open access courses ‘What happens to you when you read?’ and ‘Introducing the psychology of our relationships with fictional villains’. Catherine Earnshaw Wuthering Heights Haworth Moor West Yorkshire BD22 9QS My dearest Cathy, I write, as usual, as I sit by...
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HeadStart Classical Studies
History & The Arts

HeadStart Classical Studies

...out more about ancient Greece and Rome. With no prior knowledge assumed, these courses are designed to allow you to get a head start with each topic, whether you are currently studying – or thinking about studying – a classical subject at school or university, or are simply interested in knowing more about the ancient world and the people who inhabited it. In these...
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Belfast - healthy city
Society, Politics & Law

Belfast - healthy city

...out from Europe to the rest of the world, and is particularly important in South America. Belfast as a healthy city Joan Devlin of Belfast Healthy Cities on the historical high levels of deprivation in Belfast. Implementing WHO targets Joan Devlin on how Belfast set out a five year plan dealing with issues such as urban planning and healthy aging. Influences on policy...
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Can talking two languages keep your brain healthy?
Languages

Can talking two languages keep your brain healthy?

...out on something important...[Translating Prohibited sign] In the Czech Republic, signs prohibit the translation of sightseeing tours are an attempt to prevent foreign tourists being fleeced by a huge mark-up In a café in south London, two construction workers are engaged in cheerful banter, tossing words back and forth. Their cutlery dances during more emphatic...
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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Society, Politics & Law

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

...out the word 'poverty'] The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty has been running every year since 1993, when the United Nations General Assembly assigned this day to promote awareness of the need to eliminate poverty in all countries. Here on OpenLearn, we have collated a range of videos, content and free courses to help aid your understanding of poverty....
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What is ‘woman’s work’?
Money & Business

What is ‘woman’s work’?

...experiences of work–family interface the chapter will also discuss the specific factors that affect the balance between work and life. Read the chapter: De Simone, S., & Priola, V. (2015). 24. What’s ‘woman’s work’? Work–family interface among women entrepreneurs in Italy. Handbook of Gendered Careers in Management: Getting In, Getting On, Getting Out, 390....
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A Time To Live - Extended Interviews
Health, Sports & Psychology

A Time To Live - Extended Interviews

...out you had a terminal illness? Hear more from some of the people in 'A Time to Live' as they discuss their experiences of dealing with just that. ...If you have been affected by the issues in these videos, you can call Macmillan Cancer Support free of charge on 0808 808 00 00. You can also call Samaritans free from any phone on 116 123 (it will not appear on your phone...
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Explore Welsh & Wales with OpenLearn
Languages

Explore Welsh & Wales with OpenLearn

...their plans being overheard? Or perhaps you were unaware that one of the 55 languages sent out to greet possible alien lifeforms on the NASA Voyager spacecraft was Welsh? You can find the Open University’s home of bilingual, free learning in Wales over at OpenLearn Cymru (linked below). And be sure not to miss OpenLearn's other fantastic features on all things Welsh:...
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