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The UK votes out: Instant reaction
Society, Politics & Law

The UK votes out: Instant reaction

...changed UK politics but it’s brought out some of the nastiness in our political life – something that potential immigrants might want to consider. Paul Cairney, professor of politics and public policy, University of Stirling The truth is we don’t know what will happen in Scotland following the Brexit referendum, even though it is tempting to say that Scottish...
How can we dismantle racism in public institutions and services?
Education & Development

How can we dismantle racism in public institutions and services?

...change the organisational culture(s) within police forces, and improve police and community relations, especially with communities with historically low trust in the police (Lammy Review, 2017). Increasing diversity of the UK’s police forces remains a top priority in light of the recent Uplift initiative which will provide funding for the addition of 20,000 police...
Does prison work?
Society, Politics & Law

Does prison work?

...change in emphasis in the way the prisons were being used through that approach and, although one can see that it appealed to a certain trend present in society at that time with one or two reactions to events of that period, nevertheless anybody working in the criminal justice system realises that prisons are very damaging places for individuals and that we should use...
Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
Forensic science and fingerprints
Health, Sports & Psychology

Forensic science and fingerprints

...change; that is, the transformation of one substance into another, in this case often accompanied by a colour change. The second uses light, and other types of electromagnetic radiation, to interact with the fingerprints and make them visible. The fingerprints can then be photographed, ready to be compared by experts with a database of fingerprints or with fingerprints...
Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Rio 2016: A Caster Semenya reading list
Health, Sports & Psychology

Rio 2016: A Caster Semenya reading list

...change had made it harder to race against Caster: Sharp told the BBC after the race: “I have tried to avoid the issue all year. You can see how emotional it all was. We know how each other feels. It is out of our control and how much we rely on people at the top sorting it out. The public can see how difficult it is with the change of rule but all we can do is give it...
Measure the Pulfrich Effect
Science, Maths & Technology

Measure the Pulfrich Effect

...changed into an elliptical swing. In other words, the pendulum should appear to be tracing an oval path. This will still work perfectly well if you wear spectacles – just hold the sunglasses in front of one lens. However, if your spectacles are of the photochromic variety that change shade according to the amount of light falling on them, holding the sunglassesi n front...
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Education & Development

Leadership and followership

...changing world. Finally, you’ll identify how you want to develop your own leadership skills and devise a plan to build your experience. Please tell us more about your Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and personal skill development! We would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to complete this survey and tell us about yourself and your experiences of...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Wholly Trinity: Abortion, Art and Activism in Ireland
OpenLearn Ireland

Wholly Trinity: Abortion, Art and Activism in Ireland

...artists themselves, it describes how artists used creativity and performance to inspire people to action, ignite powerful conversations and build communities of solidarity. It explores how art can change opinions, transcend barriers, shape narratives and make history, her story and their story. [Wholly Trinity: Abortion, Art and Activism in Ireland] Download transcript...