1401 Acro courses in Cardiff delivered Live Online

Now that the course has started verifications will take place every Tuesday and access granted to the module at this point. If the booking is received after 12pm on a Tuesday access will be granted the following week. 2025 is the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War – a conflict that defined the twentieth century and still has an influence on relationships and attitudes today. In this course we welcome academics from institutions across the UK and abroad to contribute to a series of lectures and discussions on aspects of the Second World War. This is not a course about battles but rather about how people engaged with the conflict in different regions, exploring political motivations, cultural responses and social impacts and legacies. Sessions include:  25 February - Fascism in flames: Italy at war, 1940-1943 | Dr Alexander Henry 4 March - Imperial defence and relations in the interwar period, c.1930-1939 | Dr Adam Dighton 11 March - The British Empire at war, 1939-1945 | Dr Adam Dighton 17 March - We can’t stand by and do nothing’: the lives and work of Britain’s conscientious objectors during the Second World War | Dr Linsey Robb 25 March - Postponed - New date TBC - Propaganda in Nazi Germany during the Second World War | Dr Paul Moore 1 April - The aftermath of war: Allied occupation and displaced persons in post-war Europe | Dr Samantha Knapton 8 April – Samurai Nation: Global Views of Japan from the 1890s to the Second World War | Dr Oleg Benesch 15 April - Music as Propaganda: A Case Study of Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia During the Second World War | Dr Percy Leung 22 April - War and Crime: Britain, 1939-1954 | Dr Mark Roodhouse 29 April - Blood for Blood! Death for Death!” The Soviet Partisans and the Great Patriotic War 1941-45 | Professor Mark Sandle 6 May - Economic intelligence ignored: The road to the Pacific War | Dr Satona Suzuki The course also features two workshop sessions to discuss your learning with other course participants. All sessions will take place from 7.30-9.00pm. This course is free to all HA members, and available for a small charge to non-members. Access to the course will be via the HA website once your booking is verified, you will be contacted via email once this is complete. The introductory session will take place on 25 February. Further information can be found on our course page here.

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Mercer’s Financial Education Clinic – Helping You Plan for the Future We are excited to invite you to Mercer’s Financial Education Clinic, a group session designed to help you take control of your financial future. This session will provide expert guidance on key financial topics, equipping you with the knowledge to make informed decisions about your finances. What Will Be Covered? During this session, we will explore: Financial challenges that women may face throughout their lives Pension gaps and the financial impact of career breaks or part-time work Broader financial disparities experienced by women How we can all build awareness and contribute to financial equity Although this session is titled Female Finance, it is open to all employees and aims to raise awareness and understanding of these important financial topics. This interactive session will provide the opportunity to ask questions and gain insights into how to navigate and support financial well-being across different life circumstances. We encourage all employees to attend and take advantage of this valuable financial education opportunity. Session Details: Date: 15th July 2025 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: Virtual

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