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Have you ever been treated negatively because of your accent? 👁 Today, in recognition of International Mother Language Day, OpenLearn is releasing the mini-lecture I have an accent (why) does it matter? https://youtu.be/mIGYtPorFbE

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🙍Have you been treated negatively because of your accent?🧏‍♀️ Research shows that women in particular are judged more because of their accent, even more so women of colour. Accentism is a form of discrimination and yet accent isn’t a protected characteristic like race, religion and gender identity. With a growing desire for diverse representation, is it time we should all feel proud of our regional and global accents?

Today, in recognition of International Mother Language Day, OpenLearn is releasing the mini-lecture I have an accent (why) does it matter?

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📣 Today we are publishing our award-winning short film What Would You Do? 📣 Through the characters Tee and Rafi, this film delves into power dynamics, social inequality, and the struggles of youth in marginalized communities. It explores the impact of systemic oppression, the importance of family, and the resilience required to navigate a world fraught with danger and prejudice.

To understand some of the problems young people can face today, step into the shoes of Tyler and Rafi and live a day of their life in our ‘What would you do’ interactive www.open.edu/openlearn/what-would-you-do

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Using maths with AI gadgets 🧠 What’s your opinion on doing maths with the help of AI apps?🧠 Watch this video to find out why your own maths study still makes sense: https://youtu.be/a-THNBAIdgA

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🧠 Which everyday maths situations do you usually worry about the most? 🧠 Watch this video in which one of our students tells her own maths success story! https://youtu.be/x_Z_R_m_doY

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💭 Is something stopping you from learning maths? Can you do something about it? Watch our new video for an introduction to maths anxiety https://youtu.be/SBfflXBdgps 🧠 Thinking about your attitude to everyday maths – which zone are you in most of the time? 🧠

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⚽️ 🥅 Which of the following do you think is the most important factor in determining a football coach’s success?

The opportunity to coach at a professional football club in Europe is difficult to attain, and more so if you’re of African heritage. Our animation, Broken Pipeline for Black Coaches in World Football, explores the topic further: https://youtu.be/n4qgydaSJZ8

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📜 It was common to see graffiti in public areas in ancient Rome, and it has taught us a lot about society, culture, and even humour two millennia ago. But today, graffiti is mostly criminalised and often removed at the first opportunity. Do you think contemporary graffiti should be preserved for future generations? ✍ To know more about the topic, watch Latin Graffiti at Pompeii - Fun and Games on the Walls of Pompeii: https://youtu.be/ksJEO1u2uZo

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🧬 Have you ever heard of direct-to-consumer, or DTC, genetic tests? These genetic tests can be bought and carried out at home, just by spitting in a tube. DTC genetic tests often promise to reveal things about your health, heritage, and unique traits that are hidden in your DNA, but what can these tests really tell you? New video coming soon! 📣

Have you ever done a genetic test?

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📣 After the recent news that the Horniman Museum in London is returning artefacts to Nigeria (www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-62456366), looted in the 19th Century from the Kingdom of Benin, watch our documentary on the Benin Bronzes. 🌍

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