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Quiz: Which Brontë sister wrote it?
History & The Arts

Quiz: Which Brontë sister wrote it?

...find out. @@PLUGINFILE@@/QuizWhichBront%C3%ABsisterwroteit.h5p?embed=1 Find out more Written in blood: Family, sex and violence in Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre Prof. Sara Haslam on the Brontë sisters’ work Explore the OU/BBC drama on the Brontë sisters, To Walk Invisible. Practise the Brontë’s art with our free courses Take it further with The Open University...
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Activity 10 mins
Art and visual culture: medieval to modern
History & The Arts

Art and visual culture: medieval to modern

...history? This free course, Art and visual culture: medieval to modern, explores the fundamental issues raised by the study of western art and visual culture over the last millennium. It moves from discussing the role of the artist and the functions of art during the medieval and Renaissance periods to considering the concept and practice of art in the era of the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Can we get to a world without suicide?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Can we get to a world without suicide?

...history of depression in his family, but can only surmise that genetic flaws created the fatal cocktail of chemicals that compelled him to end his life. Research in this field is evolving. Last year, scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital identified 17 genetic variations that appeared to increase the risk of depression, in an analysis of DNA data from more than...
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Article 15 mins
'As rich as Croesus'
History & The Arts

'As rich as Croesus'

...Histories’ narrative, use the Hestia map ‘Place Detail’ to read the chapters in ten references to Halys. Not only did he have an extensive empire, but Croesus was extremely wealthy, credited with issuing the first gold and silver coins. Sardis had rich mineral resources during the time of Croesus, including gold and silver, with evidence of a gold refinery near the...
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The Centre for Children and Young People’s Wellbeing at The Open University
Health, Sports & Psychology

The Centre for Children and Young People’s Wellbeing at The Open University

...families, and those who seek to support them, such as health advocates or policy makers. Addressing children and young people’s wellbeing in body, mind and media, the Centre currently builds research and advocacy on: Food, food practices, food marketing and healthy weight Mental health and well-being Digital media: Practices, pitfalls and potentials The Centre is...
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Article 5 mins
My experience of being a South Asian LGBTQI+ ally
Education & Development

My experience of being a South Asian LGBTQI+ ally

...family or friends who have felt safe to ‘come out’ to me or share the challenges and difficulties they are facing around acceptance, stigma and shame. I found this deeply saddening, as I believe everyone should be able to embrace their identify regardless of their protected characteristics. [Asian male couple holdings hands with the pride wristbands] Anyone can be an...
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En rumbo: intermediate Spanish
Languages

En rumbo: intermediate Spanish

...family We’re going to listen to two women talking about their families. The first woman is from Spain and the second woman is from Colombia. Describing places We’re going to listen to Francisco, a Mexican man, talking about two cities: Jalapa and Veracruz. Comparing places We’re going to listen to Francisco again. This time he compares the two cities of Jalapa and...
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Audio 35 mins
Did Donald Trump ride a tide of anti-feminism to the White House?
Society, Politics & Law

Did Donald Trump ride a tide of anti-feminism to the White House?

...history of American anti-feminist sentiment can explain how Hillary Clinton was defeated in the US Presidential election...[Anti-Hillary Clinton sign at a campaign rally for Donald Trump at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada] Anti-Hillary Clinton sign at a campaign rally for Donald Trump at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada The victory of Donald J Trump...
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