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- https://iai.tv/
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- Arts and Humanities, Bio-Medical, Science and Technology, Social Sciences
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- Film/Video, Radio/Sound
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- Podcasting, Streaming/Download
Founded in 2008, the IAI’s aims- in their own words- ‘to rescue philosophy from technical debates about the meaning of words and returning it to big ideas… Not in aid of a more refined cultural life, but as an urgent call to rethink where we are’. The website offers a wealth of resources including: The Philosophy for Our Times Podcast, a weekly programme tackling current ideas, and IAI Player which contains over a 1000 video debates and talks. Latest additions include: Corruption and Climate Change, The Fascination with Evil, The Limits of Logic, Return to Radical Feminism and Duchamp’s Deception. There is also IAI Education, which provides online courses aimed at pre-university students who have an interest in critical thinking.
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- https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b048s3my/episodes/downloads
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- Bio-Medical
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- Botany
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- Podcasting, Streaming/Download
Presented by professor Kathy Williams, Director of Science at the Royal Botanic Gardens, the 25-episode series delves into Kew’s archive, including the herbarium of over seven million preserved plant specimens, to tell the story of how modern botany was born around the time of Kew’s establishment in 1759. It also examines how changes in scientific, economic and social preoccupations have influenced our attitudes to plants. The series is available indefinitely and episodes can be listened to individually or in five omnibus instalments.
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- https://wyss.harvard.edu
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- Bio-Medical, Science and Technology
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- Architecture, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, General Science, Medicine, Physics, Technology
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An institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University devoted to research and technology development to create new bioinspired materials and devices with high-impact applications in healthcare, manufacturing, robotics, energy, and sustainable architecture. The Multimedia section of the website offers videos, animations and podcasts. Content is organised into Focus Areas (e.g. 3D Organ Engineering, Molecular Robotics, Synthetic Biology), Technology Areas (e.g. Building Materials, Medical devices, Organs on Chips), Disciplines (from Aging, Architecture, Biochemestry and Design to Materials Science, Medicine and Physics), and Application Areas (e.g. Balance & Motor Control, Cancer, Diabetes, Heart, Kidney, Liver and Lung diseases).
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- http://www.healthtalk.org
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- Bio-Medical, Social Sciences
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- Medicine, Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Studies
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- Film/Video
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- Organisations, Streaming/Download
Created in 2001 by GP Dr Ann McPherson and Dr Andrew Herxheimer after their own experiences of illness, this vast resource is the fruit of a partnership between a charity called DIPEx and The Health Experiences Research Group at The University of Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Primary Healthcare. The Learning & Teaching section offers over 25,000 videos of people talking about their experiences of health and social care. The videos are an excellent teaching and training resource for medicine, nursing, social care, allied health professions, sociology and psychology. The content is protected by copyright and is available for reuse to educational and non-profit organisations for an annual fee.
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- https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006r4vz/episodes/downloads
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- Arts and Humanities, Bio-Medical, Science and Technology, Social Sciences
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- Current Affairs, Politics and Government, Social Studies
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- Radio/Sound
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- Podcasting, Streaming/Download
BBC series examining the ideas and forces, which shape public policy in Britain and abroad. The programmes are presented by distinguished writers, journalists and academics. Recent episodes include How to Kill a Democracy, which looks at how democracies around the world are being dismantled; What are Universities for? which looks at the main purpose of the sector; and Why Are Even Women Biased Against Women, which examines discriminatory attitudes amongst women. There is also The Best of Analysis, where episodes are grouped under specific subject headings including, Economics, British Politics, Global Politics, Political Islam, Education, gender and Identity, Society and Culture, Europe, and Business and Finance.
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- https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b019dl1b
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- Bio-Medical
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- Medicine, Psychiatry, Psychology
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- Radio/Sound
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- Podcasting, Streaming/Download
BBC series in which Dr Mark Porter, with the help of GP Margaret McCartney,
demystifies health issues by separating fact from fiction and bringing clarity to conflicting health advice. There are over 200 episodes covering just about everything, from the confusion and prejudice around the skin condition vitiligo to social prescribing, where patients are referred to non-clinical services such as looking after an allotment and exercise programme at a local football club. Each episode last 30 minutes and has its own page on the site which includes a transcript and links to related resources. The Podcasts are updated weekly and available indefinitely.
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- https://www.exploratorium.edu
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- Arts and Humanities, Bio-Medical, Science and Technology, Social Sciences
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- Art, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, General Science, History, Mathematics, Nature, Physics, Technology
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- Film/Video, Radio/Sound
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- Archives/Museums, Streaming/Download, Web Links
A public learning laboratory, The Exploratorium, is devoted to just that: exploring the world through science, art and human perception. Their mission is ‘to create inquiry-based experiences that transform learning worldwide’ and perhaps more importantly their vision is ‘a world where people think for themselves and can confidently ask questions, question answers, and understand the world around them’. The museum makes available a vast range of, video programmes, organised by subjects, including: Arts (532 videos), Astronomy and Space (220), Biology (331), Chemistry (97), History (35), Mathematics (19), Nature of Science (13), Perception (55), Physics (215), and Social Science (575). There is also a Websites section with over 35, 000 pages of content, which can be explored by subject too.
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- https://www.bbc.com/teach
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- Arts and Humanities, Bio-Medical, Science and Technology, Social Sciences
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- Education
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- Film/Video, Radio/Sound
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- Information Sources, Podcasting, Streaming/Download
The new home to all the BBC classroom resources, which cover 22 subjects ranging from early years to GCSE. Major cultural events such as Black History Month or Shakespeare Season are also covered. The new site includes: Primary and Secondary Class clips, which are arranged by subject and age group; Live Lessons, half-hour curriculum-linked webcasts for the classroom; School Radio, with resources covering music, dance, history, collective workshop, literacy and maths; Terrific Scientific, which is aimed at encouraging scientific enquiry for Key Stage2; Ten Pieces, the classical music project which aims to open up the world of classical music to 7 to 14-year-old across the UK.
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- http://www1.wfp.org
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- Bio-Medical, Science and Technology, Social Sciences
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- Agriculture, Environmental Studies, Food, Geography, Social Studies, Women’s Studies
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- Film/Video
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- Information Sources, Streaming/Download
The World Food Programme is one of the leading humanitarian organisations, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition. Free short videos are available via their website and these are organised into four categories: Video Stories, Corporate, Public Service Announcement and Video News Releases. There is also a wide range of educational and research material (e.g. factsheets, case studies, discussion papers, etc) on Climate change, Disaster Risk Reduction, Gender Equality, Nutrition and Sustainable Livelihood and Ecosystems. Users can search all the resources by Publication or Video type, Topic, Country and Year.
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- https://www.countrysideclassroom.org.uk/
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- Bio-Medical, Social Sciences
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- Agriculture, Education, Environmental Studies, Food
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- Film/Video
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- Courses, Information Sources, Lists, Organisations, Streaming/Download, Web Links
The aim of this organisation is to promote the best educational resources in food, farming and environment in the UK. The website contains a wide range of content gathered from a significant variety of contributors. Resources can be searched by Key stage/Age, Curriculum Subject, Theme, Type and Format. The Multimedia option offers a selection of videos and short films on subjects including how the agricultural industry works, careers in horticulture, the use of medicines in livestock production, the importance of plant breeding and the process of bread production in the UK.
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