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Universities United
Nature & Environment

Universities United

...2 emission reductions which support the government’s plans for reducing emissions by 78% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels and achieving net-zero by 2050 at the latest (or devolved government equivalents). Set a target for scope 3 emission reductions and other environmental targets beyond emissions or commit to a programme of work to set targets as soon as possible....
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Can computers be therapists?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Can computers be therapists?

...2), such that computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (a type of computerised/e-therapy) has been recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) for adults with mild to moderate depression (NICE, 2009). A number of computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (cCBT for short) progams have been shown to be effective in clinical trials and...
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Tackling systemic human and workers’ rights issues in garment supply chains
Society, Politics & Law

Tackling systemic human and workers’ rights issues in garment supply chains

...2 global unions to develop a legally binding approach to address building safety in Bangladesh, and has helped make factories a safer place to work. Indeed, we have seen a paradigm change in terms of the willingness of brands and trade unions to collaborate to address the systemic issues of the industry. This is a new opportunity, as we firmly believe that systemic change...
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I have an accent, (why) does it matter?
Languages

I have an accent, (why) does it matter?

...speech. References Dragojevic, M. and Goatley-Soan, S. (2020) ‘Americans' attitudes toward foreign accents: Evaluative hierarchies and underlying processes’, Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 43(2), 167–181. Lippi-Green, R. (2012) English with an accent: Language, ideology, and discrimination in the United States. 2nd edn. London: Routledge....
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Five reasons why you should care about mindfulness
Health, Sports & Psychology

Five reasons why you should care about mindfulness

...2: Mindfulness can help you manage something we all experience - pain The human condition includes pain, it is unavoidable, but the mind and body don’t have to just instinctively react to painful experiences. Mindfulness is a skill that allows us to be less responsive to what is happening in the present moment. It is a way of relating our experiences (positive, negative...
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A Victorian Christmas: Victoria's Christmas
History & The Arts

A Victorian Christmas: Victoria's Christmas

...2, and 3 verses. We then took the Sacrament. Came home at a ¼ to 3. The service at the Chapel really is too long. Drew. At 10 m. to 4 came my good Lord Melbourne and stayed with me till 10 m. to 5. He seemed well I thought. Talked of many things - of the service at the Chapel of Mr. Anderson's preaching - about Cracow - Belgium, &c.,&c. Drew. Wrote to dearest Uncle...
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Why getting active with children is good for parents too
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why getting active with children is good for parents too

...R. A., Morgan, K., Rapport, F., Lyons, R. A. & Brophy, S. (2020) ‘Parent recommendations to support physical activity for families with young children: Results of interviews in deprived and affluent communities in South Wales (United Kingdom)’, Health expectations: an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy, 23(2), pp. 284–295....
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Dementia Awareness: What is dementia, and how can we reduce the risk?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Dementia Awareness: What is dementia, and how can we reduce the risk?

...2 diabetes can increase the risk of dementia. Reduce stress - don't forget to breathe when you feel stressed and take up a calming activity such as yoga or meditation. Be sociable - make a date with friends, volunteer or join a new activity club and keep in contact over social media. Learn more about healthy diets Can I take a dementia care course? Here at OpenLearn we...
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