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Learn to Debate: Join the WEA Debate Club
Learn to Debate: Join the WEA Debate Club
<p>Debating is both an intellectual challenge and great fun. This practical and interactive course introduces the principles and techniques of formal debate, including constructing arguments,
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The Trial of Oscar Wilde
The Trial of Oscar Wilde
<p>The trial and imprisonment of Oscar Wilde remains one of the most famous legal and cultural episodes of the nineteenth century. This course explores the events that led to Wilde's prosecution, the
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WEA Debate Club
AI: Good or Evil? How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Our Future
AI: Good or Evil? How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Our Future
<p>Artificial intelligence is transforming our world at extraordinary speed. It promises new opportunities in medicine, education and productivity while also raising concerns about jobs,
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The Next Stage: Building a Great Life After Work
The Next Stage: Building a Great Life After Work
<p>Retirement is one of the biggest transitions we experience. Moving from the structure and identity of working life to an open diary can be both exciting and daunting. With people now spending
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The Assassination of Stepan Bandera
The Assassination of Stepan Bandera
<p>The assassination of Stepan Bandera by a Soviet agent in 1959 is a remarkable story of espionage, nationalism and Cold War politics. This course examines Bandera's role in twentieth-century
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Individualism and the Great Retreat from Connection
Individualism and the Great Retreat from Connection
<p>Since the Second World War, Western societies have become increasingly individualistic, placing greater emphasis on personal autonomy, self-expression and individual fulfilment. While this has
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The Future of Working from Home: Promise, Problems and Possibilities
The Future of Working from Home: Promise, Problems and Possibilities
<p>Working from home has transformed the way many people live and work. Advocates point to greater flexibility and work-life balance, while critics raise concerns about productivity, collaboration and
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