Humanities
Explore what it means to be human – what we think, what we write, what we believe and what we say. Our humanities cover the broad spectrum of the human condition through philosophy and religion, literature and writing, politics and society, and science and technology. I think, therefore I am!
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Neurosciences and Longevity
<p>Learn how to live longer and stay physically and mentally young by discovering the latest research in neurosciences and the art of looking after our brains. Discover the secrets of the “Blue Zones”
...Neurosciences and Longevity
<p>Learn how to live longer and stay physically and mentally young by discovering the latest research in neurosciences and the art of looking after our brains. Discover the secrets of the “Blue Zones”
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Metaphysical Question - Is there life after death?
<p>Metaphysics offers profound insights into the deepest and most perplexing questions. What does it suggest about life after death? What is the relation between metaphysical arguments and scientific
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Let's Kill All The Lawyers - Shakespeare On Justice
<p>From the quality of mercy to the law’s delay, this fun, informative and interactive presentation explores Shakespeare’s depiction of justice. Is the threat to ‘kill all the lawyers’ horror or
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Tolkien's Fellowship - from Rivendell to the Great River
<p>Follow Frodo and his companions, in the 2nd part of The Fellowship of the Ring, as they journey from Rivendell to the book’s climactic end at the summit of Amon Hen. We look at both the story and
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The Middle East - Those Other Countries
<p>We hear of the big players in the Middle East such as Israel, Iran and Saudi Arabia, but we don’t often hear much about the smaller countries who can, at times, play a pivotal role. This role could
...The Middle East - Those Other Countries
<p>We hear of the big players in the Middle East such as Israel, Iran and Saudi Arabia, but we don’t often hear much about the smaller countries who can, at times, play a pivotal role. This role could
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Shakespeare's Baddies - The Villains We Love to Hate
<p>Shakespeare was the master of characterisation and his vile villains showcase the worst in human nature and yet are marvellously entertaining. We explore the who’s who of the best of Shakespeare’s
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Madeleine Albright - The diplomatic & political power of jewellery
<p>Madeleine Albright was the first female Secretary of State in 1997 - the highest ranking woman in the history of the U.S. government. While serving under President Bill Clinton, first as U.S.
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Award-Winning Women Writers
<p>Explore the profound impact of women writers in this course, focusing on Virginia Woolf, Alice Munro, Elizabeth Strout, and Jhumpa Lahiri. We discuss the way these writers engage with ideas about
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AI - A General Introduction
<p>The recent rise of AI, thirty-something years after the advent of the Internet, heralds the beginning of another technical revolution. What is AI? Where has it come from? Where is it going? This
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Election Day in the USA
<p>Election Day 2024 is being called the most consequential American election of our times, again! The election delivered surprises and triumphs, but what will the outcome mean for the next four years
...Election Day in the USA
<p>Election Day 2024 is being called the most consequential American election of our times, again! The election delivered surprises and triumphs, but what will the outcome mean for the next four years
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