4.3.3 Stage 3: Passive continental margin formation
The landscape of the British Isles has undergone dramatic changes during the history of the Earth, from shallow sea to desert to the familiar terrain of the 21st century. In this unit you will explore the processes that have shaped the British landscape over time, gaining insight into the geological evolution of the entire planet.
4.3.2 Stage 2: Embryonic ocean basin formation (southern Red Sea stage)
The landscape of the British Isles has undergone dramatic changes during the history of the Earth, from shallow sea to desert to the familiar terrain of the 21st century. In this unit you will explore the processes that have shaped the British landscape over time, gaining insight into the geological evolution of the entire planet.
4.3.1 Stage 1: Continental rifting (northern Red Sea stage)
The landscape of the British Isles has undergone dramatic changes during the history of the Earth, from shallow sea to desert to the familiar terrain of the 21st century. In this unit you will explore the processes that have shaped the British landscape over time, gaining insight into the geological evolution of the entire planet.
4.3 Continental extension
The landscape of the British Isles has undergone dramatic changes during the history of the Earth, from shallow sea to desert to the familiar terrain of the 21st century. In this unit you will explore the processes that have shaped the British landscape over time, gaining insight into the geological evolution of the entire planet.
4.2 Revealing past plate tectonic events
The landscape of the British Isles has undergone dramatic changes during the history of the Earth, from shallow sea to desert to the familiar terrain of the 21st century. In this unit you will explore the processes that have shaped the British landscape over time, gaining insight into the geological evolution of the entire planet.
British Election Study 2009-2010 at the University of Essex
The British Election Study (BES) has been conducted at every UK general election since 1964. Topics surveyed include: voting intentions, political knowledge and voter turnout. This site provides information on the study covering the 2010 UK general elections. It includes details of the researchers, who are based at the University of Essex, their methodology and work. It includes information and links on how to obtain datasets from this study and earlier ones from 2001 onwards. Some historic tech
2 Geological time-scales – a brief review
The landscape of the British Isles has undergone dramatic changes during the history of the Earth, from shallow sea to desert to the familiar terrain of the 21st century. In this unit you will explore the processes that have shaped the British landscape over time, gaining insight into the geological evolution of the entire planet.
Learning outcomes
The landscape of the British Isles has undergone dramatic changes during the history of the Earth, from shallow sea to desert to the familiar terrain of the 21st century. In this unit you will explore the processes that have shaped the British landscape over time, gaining insight into the geological evolution of the entire planet.
A Year in Focus - Assessing Gordon Brown Part 2
In this podcast Doctor Steven Fielding takes a look back at Gordon Brown's first half-term in office.
In Part 2, Doctor Fielding looks at the election that never was and the fallout for the Prime Minister and his cabinet. He also c
Steven Fielding
David Cameron under the microscope
This podcast marks the recent inaugural conference of the Centre for British Politics. You'll hear from Peter Riddell of The Times, David Willetts MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills and Centre Director Professor Steven Fielding.
In this podcast...the Tories under close scrutiny by some of the country's foremost experts.
Influencing Government
MP for Broxtowe, Dr Nick Palmer, explains how you can get a start in the career and once there how to influence policies and Prime Ministers.
Dr Palmer was speaking at the second seminar in a series hosted by the Centre for British Politics.
This podcast gives a behind the scenes look at life as a backbencher in Parliament.
Love on the rocks
Expert in the field - Professor Mick Moran - assesses the cracks in the relationship and how the crisis will affect it in the future.
Professor Moran was at the University to open the inaugural seminar series for the Centre for British Politics.
How badly has the recession affected the relationship between political parties and business?
Making a difference
He talks about the pressures of national policy work and his challenging portfolio.
Mr Coaker was speaking in the seminar series hosted by the Centre for British Politics in the School of Politics and International Relations.
Labour MP for Gedling and Minister of State (Policing, Crime and Security) Vernon Coaker talks about how politicians can make a difference locally and nationally.
Gordon Brown: 'moral coward?'
The Prime Minister though has hit back saying he has been proven right and will continue with his strategy on the economy.
Professor Steven Fielding looks at the latest in the build-up to Election 2010 and looks ahead to the Iraq inquiry,
In the latest pre-election volley David Cameron has accused Gordon Brown of 'moral cowardice' on the issue of the deficit, calling on him to make cuts, and not spend.
Rebuilding parliament
Mr Clarke was recently at the University to speak in the Centre for British Politics' Spring Seminar Series
Will there be reform in Parliament or will the election put the process on hold? Reformer and Shadow Business Secretary the Rt Hon Kenneth Clarke, looks ahead to the election and weighs up possible outcomes.
Lake Windermere and walking with dinosaurs
British Geological Survey scientists have completed the first full geological survey of Lake Windermere in the English Lake District since the Royal Navy made a survey in the 1930s.
Circus in America: 1793-1940
This archive traces the history of the American circus since 1793, when British equestrian John Rickets presented the first circus in America. Learn about the acts, animals, people, music, and marketing of circuses -- and the impact of the circus on popular culture in America. Get an in depth look at six major circuses, including P.T. Barnum and the Ringling Brothers. A timeline and video clips are provided. The site contains artifacts from private collections, museums, archives, brought togethe
Two Pin Dura Plug
Two pin plug. Marked 'Dura plug connect to mains socket 250v Made in England 5amp'. Maker: Dura - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Hornsea Pottery Kitchen Container: Flour
Brown stoneware container with greenish-brown stylised design. Has wooden lid with rubber seal. Labelled 'Flour'. Maker: Hornsea Pottery. Date: 1970 - 1979 (circa) - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
British Democracy (pt. 3)
Former MP Benn gives a description of Democracy as it exists, how it was
gained, and describes efforts to take it away and to get it back.
(While from a British point of view, it can easily be applied to
American democracy.)
