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I finally finished the revision notes for the biology module — I've uploaded them to the shared folder. The diagrams on cell division took longer than expected, but I think they're clear enough now. Happy to walk anyone through them during the evening session.
Has anyone tried the free statistics course from the Open University? I'm considering it for the autumn term and would love to hear if the pace suits part-time learners.
Quick reminder: the virtual study circle for French conversation meets tomorrow at 19:00. We'll be practising the past tense, so bring a short story about your week.
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