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Surface water
Nature & Environment

Surface water

...Introduction - We have seen that where precipitation reaches the ground, some runs off the surface into streams and rivers and some of it infiltrates, passing through the soil. Water that reaches the water table to become groundwater may eventually re-emerge at the surface as springs where the water table intersects the surface. Almost all streams and rivers have springs...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Why HR leaders needs to be systems thinkers
Money & Business

Why HR leaders needs to be systems thinkers

...management. Systems thinking is an approach to problem-solving that sees complex entities as a series of components with each part interacting with and influencing the rest. The approach can be applied to managing organisations: the various divisions, units and teams – the components – of a large organisation are seen to continually interact with and affect each...
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Europe’s Borders in Question
Society, Politics & Law

Europe’s Borders in Question

...introduction of border controls by EU member states should have no bearing on those crossing borders to seek asylum. Under the 1951 Refugee Convention, set up in response to the tragedy of the Holocaust, member states have an obligation to assess all asylum claims on their territory. Anyone seeking asylum is entitled to do so under international law. But there’s a...
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Fossil soft parts
Science, Maths & Technology

Fossil soft parts

...tides, and wind. For dead organisms to become preserved there must be some special circumstances to reduce the degree of biological, chemical and physical activity, which usually destroys them. As will be explained later, these special circumstances range from early burial to lack of oxygen around the dead organism. Previous: Fossil introduction Next: Fossil bonanzas...
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Article 5 mins
Our top OpenLearn hubs to get you started
Miscellaneous

Our top OpenLearn hubs to get you started

...introduction Interactive Learning – grow your knowledge and have fun with these games and quizzes Sustainability – for those passionate about creating a greener, fairer future Resources for Schools – curriculum content for secondary school-age pupils and educators Race & Ethnicity – covering themes of race, racism and ethnicity Religion, Belief & Worldviews –...
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Article 5 mins
Applied social work practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

Applied social work practice

...introduction to this album. From Home into Care Three residents reflect on their decision to move to Drummond Grange. Staff work with residents to make the transition as smooth as possible, matching each individual's needs with the activities the care home community can offer. Elizabeth's Story A resident describes the challenges of fitting in and adapting to the daily...
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Introducing Health Sciences: Trauma, Repair and Recovery
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing Health Sciences: Trauma, Repair and Recovery

...introduction to this album Falling: Mary's Story Mary describes her fall, the extent of her injuries and the treatment she received in hospital. Recuperating After Injuries Mary talks about her recovery and the help she now needs. Falling: Hermine's Story Hermine describes her fall, the hospital treatment she received and her rehabilitation programme. Coping with...
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Audio 30 mins
Starting with Maths
Science, Maths & Technology

Starting with Maths

...introduction to this album. A brief history of numbers Starting in Africa 20,000 years ago, trace the history of numbers through time, including Egyptian use of fractions and the problems of Roman numerals. Today numbers help us learn solve complex problems. But what of the future? Graphs and Tables We find out from Mark Davis and Water Bailiff Jim Smith how graphical...
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Audio 52 mins