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Society, Politics & Law
How do you become British Prime Minister?
Ever fancied being Prime Minister and running the country? Dr Richard Heffernan has some advice on the mechanics of the political system.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Man up or open up?
Why do men find it so hard to talk about their mental health?
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Health, Sports & Psychology
How places affect well-being
This free course looks at how where people live affects their well-being. This includes the kind of neighbourhood people live in, how places are organised and run, as well as the detail of the layout of buildings. You will learn about some of the ways that psychologists explain the links between places and well-being. This includes some of the ...
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Society, Politics & Law
The Middle East conflict has swiftly exposed economic vulnerability in the region
Emilie Rutledge discusses the economic impact to the region of the current conflict in the Middle East.
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Society, Politics & Law
Who needs research ethics? Take the challenge!
Take our short interactive experience to learn why research ethics is really a researcher's best friend. You'll be taken through a case to look at where and when you think the ethics committee might step in and why this would be necessary. Meet a fictional committee and become a member!
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History & The Arts
Religion as Social Control - Karl Marx
Why did Karl Marx thought religion was like Opium? Had Marx got his way, society would be so happy being revolutionaries, there’d be no need for religion. This 60 second animation explains more.
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History & The Arts
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a major Islamic holiday, marking the end of Ramadan. Find out more about the ‘lesser Eid’ in this article.
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Society, Politics & Law
Concepts and theories in international relations
What role do concepts and theories play in the study of International Relations? And what are the key features of each theory? Through a series of narrated mind maps and activities you will be introduced to the purpose and features of concepts and theories in the study of International Relations.
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History & The Arts
Who gets to be a human? Religion in colonial histories and Indigenous resistance
The global challenge of growing inequalities is intricately linked to the distinction made between those historically regarded as human and those who have not been. The division between ‘civilised’ and ‘non-civilised/primitive’ played a vital role in justifying the colonisation and enslavement of those who were deemed ‘lesser human’, ‘other ...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Political grief: understanding an emerging phenomenon
Can we feel grief about political events? Neil Thompson explores this question and how it may impact you.
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Society, Politics & Law
Using generative AI in relation to legal issues
This guidance note explores how generative AI works, where its limitations lie, and how it can (and cannot) be used when dealing with everyday legal issues.
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History & The Arts
Religion as Virus - Richard Dawkins
Athiest and evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins said religion and science can't sit side by side. This animation explains more...