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Coronavirus: How can athletes get through this period of isolation?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Coronavirus: How can athletes get through this period of isolation?

...changing lives of millions of people and in particular those for whom performance sport is their livelihood. What is the problem? Sports teams and athletes are dependent on having people around them to train with, compete against and be supported by. Isolation makes this nearly impossible as team mates, coaches and support staff are kept at a distance and often restricted...
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Why has Sweden tightened its borders?
Society, Politics & Law

Why has Sweden tightened its borders?

...changed?...Sweden’s decision to introduce identity checks on all incoming traffic from Denmark represents a significant step away from what was, until recently, among the most generous refugee policies in Europe. Since January 4, anyone crossing the famous bridge between the two countries (or boarding a ferry) has had to show their documents, as part of a bid to cut...
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Design from the inside
Science, Maths & Technology

Design from the inside

...changed the way that components are designed, and in a broad range of engineering sectors the internal form of products is as important as the external form. For example, safety equipment such as helmets or body armour, can be made from lighter material with a cellular structure that makes it better able to absorb impact. Similarly, medical implants can be made from...
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Targeted genome editing: Introducing the CRISPR/Cas9 system
Science, Maths & Technology

Targeted genome editing: Introducing the CRISPR/Cas9 system

...changes to the DNA sequence of the organism or cell they are studying. If the DNA sequence is changed, the information contained in a gene will also be changed. This process, known as “genome editing”, enables scientists to study the function of individual genes and is useful in many applications, including investigating how genetic diseases are caused. Genome editing...
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The RFS Career Academy Free Learning Collection
Education & Development

The RFS Career Academy Free Learning Collection

...The OU and can be used to enhance your work skills, apply for a new job or a change in career. The courses are available immediately and you can work through them at your own pace - plus if you sign up you can track your progress and receive a free Statement of Participation or a digital badge (if the course offers one). Take a look at the options below to get started....
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Looking globally: the future of education
Education & Development

Looking globally: the future of education

...change? In this free course you'll reflect on possible purposes for education. You'll then look to the future to think about what educationalists can do to fit the young people they work with to meet the challenges of the future. This course is designed for those with an interest in education or experience as an educator. It will also form part of a new Open University...
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Free digital, numeracy and employability courses to build your skills
Education & Development

Free digital, numeracy and employability courses to build your skills

...of free courses to boost your skills from The Open University. Many others are available by exploring OpenLearn. You might like to visit The Skills Toolkit from the National Careers Service, where you can find many more courses to help you learn new skills or change jobs. Once you’ve finished studying, the National Careers Service can help you decide your next steps....
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Wimbledon - The Championships
Health, Sports & Psychology

Wimbledon - The Championships

...changing FREE courses We've put together some of our top FREE courses - perfect if you're a budding athlete, a coach or mentor, psychologist, or if you just want to find out more about sport and fitness. Women in sport Discover a series of articles on women in sport, such as the challenges faced when returning to compete after becoming a mother. Anyone for tennis? Take a...
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