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Water: Managing the 1% in a climate changing world
Nature & Environment

Water: Managing the 1% in a climate changing world

...resource...Water, water, every where, And all the boards did shrink; Water, water, every where, Nor any drop to drink. The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner (1834 text), Samuel Taylor Coleridge [All of Earth's water in a single sphere] The World's water in 3 spheres As the Ancient Mariner realised, almost all of the water on Earth is seawater. Of the total volume of water on...
What do we mean by digital health and social care?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What do we mean by digital health and social care?

...overlooked, the publishers will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements at the first opportunity. Don't miss out If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses....
Effective writing in professional social work practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

Effective writing in professional social work practice

...Open University Social Work courses....Effective writing in professional social work practice: Introduction - This course introduces you to professional writing which is an integral aspect of social work practice. Social workers need to consider how their writing forms part of their communication and record keeping. Ensuring people who are being written about are at the...
Hidden talents
Health, Sports & Psychology

Hidden talents

Children living in adverse conditions are more likely to struggle in school. But what if these children have abilities that are enhanced through adversity, “hidden talents” that educators can harness to promote their learning?...Transcript.
Autumn on OpenLearn
Miscellaneous

Autumn on OpenLearn

...resources, of course...1: Walk among the autumnal landscape The woods provide the perfect backdrop for an autumn walk, with an array of rich colours and woodland creatures. Why not take a walk there and check out the nature happening around you? Here are some free resources to inspire you to do so. 2: Make the most of the night sky October provides the Orionids and the...
Introduction to Ukrainian language and culture
Languages

Introduction to Ukrainian language and culture

...Open University. Now read on: More resources for learning about Ukrainian language and culture English language resources for Ukrainian refugees in the UK Introduction to Ukrainian language and culture: Key language The Ukrainian alphabet The Ukrainian alphabet...Week 1: Greetings: Acknowledgments - This free course was written by Olga (Olha) Volosova and Caroline...
Homeland, Carrie and how mental health is portrayed on-screen
Health, Sports & Psychology

Homeland, Carrie and how mental health is portrayed on-screen

...education of mental health issues. Wilma Townsend from the Centre for Mental Health Services (co-sponsor of the Voice Award) suggested that the show is “a good educational piece for both the general public and people who have a mental illness” because it sends the message that “a person can have a mental illness and still function”. Ellen Leibenluft, from the...
Armistice Day
History & The Arts

Armistice Day

...which marked the end of the First World War took effect at 11am on 11th November 1918. Here's a collection of resources for Armistice Day, to commemorate and remember these events...The origins of the First World War Annika Mombauer from the British Library takes you through a series of articles exploring the factors and events that led Europe, and the world, to war....