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Cell signalling
Science, Maths & Technology

Cell signalling

...classes of membrane receptors: (a) ion-channel receptors; (b) 7-helix transmembrane receptors (7TM receptors); (c) receptors with intrinsic enzymatic activity (RIEA); (d) enzyme-associated receptors (recruiter receptors). Receptors that also serve as the effector For example, one type of acetylcholine receptor is also an ion channel, and belongs to a family of receptors...
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs
An introduction to digital simulation in healthcare
Health, Sports & Psychology

An introduction to digital simulation in healthcare

...feedback: Learners receive instant feedback on their performance, allowing them to quickly identify and correct mistakes. Accessibility: digital simulations can be accessed remotely, making training more accessible to healthcare professionals regardless of their location. These benefits highlight how digital simulation is transforming healthcare by improving the quality...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Scotland’s links with Caribbean slavery
History & The Arts

Scotland’s links with Caribbean slavery

...La(r)mond, Wood, Walker, Elliot, Gordon and Mowatt. In the famous Bob Marley and the Wailers’ reggae band, Tosh is short for McIntosh. Other Jamaicans with Scottish names are Naomi Campbell (model), Shelley-Ann Fraser-Price (athlete) and Sol Campbell (footballer). [A cartoon of two figures wearing traditional Jamaican clothing] Glasgow University’s action in...
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Article 5 mins
Unequal journeys: exploring the contradictions of citizenship and asylum regimes
Society, Politics & Law

Unequal journeys: exploring the contradictions of citizenship and asylum regimes

...feedback and exchange around these issues. But in the end, we did feel very strongly that attention needed to be paid to the inequalities of citizenship and asylum regimes, the commodification of citizenship, the unequal opportunities afforded the rich and the poor, and the incredible risks some people must take and the hardships they must endure to try to escape conflict...
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Article 10 mins
Golden Globe Ocean Race: Antarctic ice cliff instability and sea-level predictions
Nature & Environment

Golden Globe Ocean Race: Antarctic ice cliff instability and sea-level predictions

...feedback loops (science slang for a self-sustained process: if the result is undesired, as in this case, you can also call it a vicious cycle). ‘Marine’ in both MISI and MICI refers to glaciers which are based on bedrock below sea level and there are large parts of Antarctica where the bed is actually deepening upstream along the glaciers (blue areas in the interior...
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Article 10 mins
What's in your toolbox?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What's in your toolbox?

...feedback to her interviews (shifting perspective). She uses this to help refine her interview technique, to anticipate the questions she might be asked and work through her past positions to think of examples of her competencies (reconfiguring resources). One of the companies at which Jan had an interview calls her some days afterwards because an applicant did not take up...
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Article 10 mins
Addressing health inequalities in greenspaces to age well: Part I socio-economic and transport access inequalities
Health, Sports & Psychology

Addressing health inequalities in greenspaces to age well: Part I socio-economic and transport access inequalities

...feedback on ways to improve. Conclusion While there are significant benefits to health and wellbeing from natural spaces and people’s engagement therein, there are various barriers and inequalities for parts of our society. While we need for those who keep the natural spaces functioning and well, there is also a need to understand causes of inequality and address them...
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Article 5 mins
Why do female footballers experience knee injuries and what can be done?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why do female footballers experience knee injuries and what can be done?

...feedback to facilitate changes in biomechanics and movement patterns (i.e. training players to cope with the physical demands and teaching them less risky movement patterns). An effective ACL injury prevention programme should also consider socio-cultural and psychological perspectives, as well as other non-physical factors (e.g. training environment) which might...
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Article 5 mins