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British public open to compromise on Brexit deal, new research finds
Society, Politics & Law

British public open to compromise on Brexit deal, new research finds

...Social Attitudes survey. We asked people to make choices, and trade-offs, between hypothetical options for a Brexit deal, to elicit their preferences. This contrasts with opinion polls, which ask people to report their preferences directly, and by doing so can be subject to various distortions, such as the pressure to give socially acceptable answers. Our approach enabled...
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Ageing, health inequalities and person-centred care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Ageing, health inequalities and person-centred care

...Social Care courses and qualifications. As part of the Ageing Well Public Talk Series we explore how important it is to maintain well-balanced nutrition and hydration throughout our lives, as well as regular physical and social activity in older age. Within the series we also explore how this knowledge might be used to facilitate self-management and delay the ageing...
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The GOP tries to focus: A guide to the third debate
Society, Politics & Law

The GOP tries to focus: A guide to the third debate

...Social Security to tax policy and even a brief exchange on daily fantasy sports. The moderators became part of the scrum, and Hillary Clinton and her fellow Democrats took a few bashes, as GOP contenders strove to stand out. Here’s an instant analysis from three scholars. [Chris Christie] Chris Christie Candidates and media spar, but Americans get their moment Thomas...
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Medicine transformed: on access to healthcare
History & The Arts

Medicine transformed: on access to healthcare

...social factors, such as poor diet and long working hours, which were also associated with death in childbirth. Their chosen solution to these problems was to encourage women to give birth in hospital, in sterile conditions and with medical staff on hand. The proportion of births taking place in hospitals began to rise at this time – from 15% in 1927 to 24% in 1933. This...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Using data to aid organisational change
Money & Business

Using data to aid organisational change

...work context. Finally, you will obtain hands on experience in collecting and using secondary sources of information in the context of researching and making this organisational change...This free course explores how to use data to inform a change you would like to make within your business or organisational context. It looks at the type of evidence you can gather to...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Collective leadership
Money & Business

Collective leadership

...social life. We all want people in organisations to work together towards a common goal with open communication, trust, respect, and sharing their knowledge and experiences. Building relational bridges across the collective canyon is one way to consider getting the best results, but they're not always well or easily maintained bridges. Disconnect, disinterest, and lack of...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Methods in Motion: Emotionally sensing knowledge
Health, Sports & Psychology

Methods in Motion: Emotionally sensing knowledge

...work of emotions...[Volleyball on a beach in Dakar] Sport on a beach in Dakar Due to the deep emotions which may be evoked among both participants and researchers, topics such as death and bereavement can raise particular challenges for qualitative and cross-cultural researchers. Indeed, I and my colleagues have reflected during our project Death in the Family in Urban...
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Why I created a podcast to celebrate the OU’s BME community
Education & Development

Why I created a podcast to celebrate the OU’s BME community

...work would demonstrate just how integral BME experiences are to research and wider social issues impacting all demographics. I also wanted to showcase BME skill, expertise and notable achievements. There were so many stories around me – stories of resilience, innovation and triumph – that I was truly spoiled for choice. The main challenge was pinning down dates that...
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