Physics and the Arrow of Time
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Physics and the Arrow of Time
<p>The passage of time from the past to the future constitutes our basic perception of the world. This phenomenon, known as the arrow of time, arises from a fundamental law of physics called the
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Archaeology 102: The Neolithic Revolution from Hunters to Farmers
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Archaeology 102: The Neolithic Revolution from Hunters to Farmers
<p>Around 10,000 years ago, human societies began one of the biggest transitions in history. Small, mobile groups gradually settled, cultivated crops, domesticated animals and created the first
...Archaeology 102: The Neolithic Revolution from Hunters to Farmers
<p>Around 10,000 years ago, human societies began one of the biggest transitions in history. Small, mobile groups gradually settled, cultivated crops, domesticated animals and created the first
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Brick Built This City: Shaping Sydney, 1788 to the Present Day
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Brick Built This City: Shaping Sydney, 1788 to the Present Day
<p>Explore Sydney’s built environment through one deceptively simple material: brick. This course traces the city’s brick story in a 3 part form, from the earliest colonial buildings of 1788, through
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Making Sense of the 2026 US Elections
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Making Sense of the 2026 US Elections
<p>The American electoral system is unlike any other, and its midterm elections often have major consequences. This course explains how the 2026 elections work, who is contesting power, and why the
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The Secret Sex Lives of Older Women
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The Secret Sex Lives of Older Women
<p>A warm, insightful, and often humorous exploration of how women from the “Beatles generation” have experienced love, intimacy, and identity across their lives.</p>
<p>Drawing on personal experience
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Understanding Democracy and the Rise of Authoritarianism
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Understanding Democracy and the Rise of Authoritarianism
<p>Democracy promises representation, accountability and the rule of law, yet many people now feel those promises are fraying. This course takes a critical look at democracy from its Greek origins to
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The USA Mid-Term Elections
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The USA Mid-Term Elections
<p>American Presidents are elected every four years and with them are elected the members of the House of Representatives and one-third of the Senators. In 2024 Donald Trump won the Presidency and his
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Environmentalism in Australia
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Environmentalism in Australia
<p>How Australians relate to the environment has changed dramatically over time. This course traces that shift from the colonial British impulse to tame, control and exploit the land towards later
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The Spanish Civil War: Ideology, the International Brigades, World War II and Beyond
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The Spanish Civil War: Ideology, the International Brigades, World War II and Beyond
<p>The Spanish Civil War was far more than a national conflict, it was a testing ground for the ideas and alliances that would soon ignite World War II. This engaging course explores the passions,
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Intermediate Intensive French: B1 Course (Conversation, Debate & Culture)
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Intermediate Intensive French: B1 Course (Conversation, Debate & Culture)
<p>Build confidence and fluency in spoken intermediate French through intensive practice and guided debates on contemporary French life and culture. Each session introduces key vocabulary and
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