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About University Ready
Education & Development

About University Ready

...health, or student life – by institution, and by subject area, so you can find the resources you need. It doesn’t matter which university you’re heading to, or even if you haven’t made your mind up yet. You can use all of the resources on our hub to find out more about university life. Take a look around and explore all of the different support on offer....
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Article 5 mins
The homeless problem
Society, Politics & Law

The homeless problem

...health to the relationship between homelessness and the criminal justice system. Watch the eight short videos below to discover more. You may also be interested in our free short course An introduction to social work. The homeless problem Transcript Being homeless Transcript Impact of legislation Transcript Lack of coordinated support Transcript Criminalisation of...
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Video 30 mins
Walk the walk: encountering death and dying spaces in hospital
Health, Sports & Psychology

Walk the walk: encountering death and dying spaces in hospital

...Health and Social Care courses and qualifications. In this interactive, you will explore two people’s experiences of visiting a hospital in these circumstances. You will find out how the hospital environment could be adjusted to improve the experience. In the interactive there are two animations, both of which are accompanied by transcripts. [A scene from an animation...
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Activity 15 mins
At a crossroads: navigating work and/or family alongside study
Health, Sports & Psychology

At a crossroads: navigating work and/or family alongside study

...Health and Social Care courses and qualifications. [A lady sitting down in cafe working on a laptop.] Click on the image above, or click here to start your interactive experience. Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Research with students The interactive is based on the real-life...
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Activity 20 mins
Digital Nepal
Science, Maths & Technology

Digital Nepal

...health, language and the economy. This material forms part of The Open University course TU100 My digital life... Nepal: Wireless network innovator Dr. Mahabir Pun explains how he brought internet connections and communication systems to rural villages in Nepal. Telemedicine A look at how video conferencing provides medical support doctor's in Nepal, as it enables...
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Audio 31 mins
The Art of Rich Pictures
Science, Maths & Technology

The Art of Rich Pictures

...The Art of Rich Pictures in Storytelling How do people tell stories and complex narratives with Rich Pictures? The Art of Rich Pictures in Health How Communicative Art is used as a therapeutic tool The Art of Rich Pictures at Work How can Rich Pictures help in Business situations? The Art of Rich Pictures in Big Picture thinking How Rich Pictures help tackle large issues...
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Video 21 mins
Citizen science and global biodiversity Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Citizen science and global biodiversity

...public involvement in scientific research activities as individuals learn and build skills. Traditional biological keys are introduced and online recording is demonstrated using citizen science techniques and practical activities using the www.iSpotnature.org platform. The course goes on to demonstrate how, once a species is identified, web resources can be used to...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
What does climate change mean for Pakistan?
Nature & Environment

What does climate change mean for Pakistan?

...health. Heat waves raise the irrigation needs of summer crops, increase droughts and contribute to groundwater depletion in the country. Rising average temperatures during pre-monsoon months (March, April and May), during which most of the heat waves are expected to occur in the coming decades, could lead to early maturity of winter crops including wheat, maize, potato...
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Article 5 mins