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The interplay of language and culture in times of crisis: COVID-19 and beyond
Languages

The interplay of language and culture in times of crisis: COVID-19 and beyond

...Learning for Peace, 2022a). For this purpose, over 600 keywords in Ukrainian and Russian are searched, and these are supplemented by other terms and phrases commonly used on the platform in relation to the war in Ukraine (Machine Learning for Peace, 2022b). A proactive engagement with complex aspects of language and culture is paramount in times of crisis to gain a deep...
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Article 5 mins
Can Space Technologies solve the Sustainable Development Goals?
Science, Maths & Technology

Can Space Technologies solve the Sustainable Development Goals?

...learn all about how space technologies are used for astrobiology research, whilst also learning about how these technologies can improve lives on earth. I've learnt that the potentials of space technologies are immense. For example, remote sensors are being used by first responders to improve disaster search and rescue missions. This use aids the following: SDG 11.5 to...
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Article 15 mins
From dreams to reality: becoming a nurse and educator
Health, Sports & Psychology

From dreams to reality: becoming a nurse and educator

...learning suited my personal needs, allowed me to study and I had the knowledge of being supported by my employer and the OU. This gave me the flexibility to study, while also working. I was provided with a network of support which included a mentor from the hospital and a Practice Tutor from the OU. I successfully passed my Diploma in Adult Nursing, and I became a Band 5...
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Introduction to Ukrainian language and culture
Languages

Introduction to Ukrainian language and culture

...learning/community advisor who will provide support to learners during the course and will provide check-ins at key points throughout the course. Learners can chat together on the course forum, where the advisor will answer questions about the language and other Ukraine-related topics...Building on the experience developed since the launch of the Open Centre for Languages...
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Level 1: Introductory 25 hrs
Fundamentals of accounting
Money & Business

Fundamentals of accounting

Learn about the essential numerical and double-entry skills required for accounting. This free course, Fundamentals of accounting, will explain the fundamental purpose and role of accounting as well as the double-entry rules that are the foundation of all financial records and reports in any modern business...This free course, Fundamentals of accounting, will introduce...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Cognition and gender development
Education & Development

Cognition and gender development

...learning theories, where the main focus was on the simple, one-way effect of environment on behaviour, were criticised because they provided too simplistic a picture of human development. Bandura’s social cognitive theory (SCT) builds on the earlier social learning approaches by addressing the fact that human development involves a complex interplay of many factors. SCT...
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Article 15 mins
Personal development planning for engineering
Science, Maths & Technology

Personal development planning for engineering

...learning and development in an efficient and effective way. In the same vein, career development planning focuses on the principles and processes that are involved in effective career development, and examines the benefits of developing and/or updating a career plan during your studies and beyond. If you have already gone through the development planning process, you...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
An introduction to floodplain meadows
Nature & Environment

An introduction to floodplain meadows

...learn about this unique environment, increasing your ecological knowledge, developing your skills in critical reasoning, and offering you an opportunity to contribute to future research priorities...This free course, An introduction to floodplain meadows, explores how these traditional landscapes can deliver a range of nature-based solutions that will improve our...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs