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Living History: Life as a Railway Worker During the 2020–21 COVID-19 Global Pandemic
Society, Politics & Law

Living History: Life as a Railway Worker During the 2020–21 COVID-19 Global Pandemic

...managers to discuss measures to maintain the safety of both their colleagues and passengers alike. It was often railway workers who were responsible for getting other ‘key’ workers – such as carers, doctors and nurses – to their places of work. Most of the time, their managers were working at home, so they very much relied on their colleagues and union...
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Article 10 mins
Language in professional life
Languages

Language in professional life

...management’. This is a term that HR departments use. And, really, they use it in a way to say ‘This is a standard up to which you can never quite get yourself.’ Or, actually, you’re on ‘performance management’, or ‘performance measurement’, shortly before you’re fired. So whilst the engine-oil manufacturer was talking about the performance of this engine...
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs
Succeeding in postgraduate study Badge icon
Education & Development

Succeeding in postgraduate study

...manage your studies, and reflect on your own learning. Parts of this course will introduce you to aspects of studying for Master's by distance learning, and communicating in an online environment. The course covers four thematic areas (over eight sessions): The nature of Master's level study and distance learning Essential information and digital literacy skills for...
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Level 3: Advanced 24 hrs
Teaching secondary geography
Education & Development

Teaching secondary geography

...Introduction - This free course, Teaching secondary geography, is designed for people who are learning to be a teacher, are in their first few years of teaching, or who are working in an educational setting. It identifies and explores some of the key issues around teaching geography in secondary schools. Engaging with these issues and debates will help you to reflect upon...
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Level 3: Advanced 11 hrs
Coaching neurodivergent athletes
Health, Sports & Psychology

Coaching neurodivergent athletes

...Introduction - In this first week of the course, you will familiarise yourself with the key terminology and how this will be used throughout the course. Following this the concept of neurodiversity is explored including the potential strengths and challenges that may arise when working with neurodiverse athletes in a sport and exercise setting. You will be introduced to a...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Skills to succeed in the workplace
Education & Development

Skills to succeed in the workplace

...In addition to the opportunities for young people, The Open University in Scotland is also committed to supporting staff in our partner organisations to upskill and continue their professional development. Liaising with staff, we've suggested some free courses which might be of interest. Working with young people Leadership and management Discover more content like this...
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Article 10 mins
Entrepreneurial Lives
Money & Business

Entrepreneurial Lives

...management - and the need to act-out or ‘perform’ to clients and customers. Mompreneurs: Working mothers who run their own businesses MariaLaura focuses on women entrepreneurs with children, the reasons for their business choices, and the challenges / rewards of balancing demands of work and family in this way. Friends, family and fools: A help or a hindrance?...
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Audio 1 hr 17 mins
A Support Net: Can you help someone in need?
Health, Sports & Psychology

A Support Net: Can you help someone in need?

...manage alone. Contacting your GP is a common starting point, if you are feeling mentally unwell - but also think about consulting a trained therapist, friends and family, charities, community and work support, and student services. Additionally, below is a list of useful resources and helplines: Mind's information and support pages Call the Samaritans on 116 123, for free...
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Activity 20 mins