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Researching Professional Development Framework
Education & Development

Researching Professional Development Framework

...think about your ongoing development as a researching professional identify actions to support your development during the forthcoming Professional Doctorate year document these on your Researching Professional Development Plan discuss them with your supervisors evaluate your progress at the end of the year. First, click on each of the three overarching themes – which...
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Activity 5 mins
Cannabis, Consciousness and the Imagination
Health, Sports & Psychology

Cannabis, Consciousness and the Imagination

...thinking How artists and scientists think. Linking processes in the brain How does the imagination use linking processes? What is consciousness? Examining the nature of consciousness. Explaining consciousness The difficulties of trying to describe consciousness. Can science explain consciousness? Can consciousness ever be described and explained in scientific terms?...
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Audio 59 mins
What is politics?
Society, Politics & Law

What is politics?

...Think about two or three events that would make your list of extraordinary global events, and some reasons why you think they are globally significant. Then examine the boxed list below – a compilation of some of the events we thought of. Do any of the events on your list overlap with ours? You might also start thinking about what might make these events...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Software and the law
Science, Maths & Technology

Software and the law

...systems in a specific context...Software and the law: 1 Why law is necessary - Computers have become embedded in society, making certain transactions between people or organisations affecting other people – what economists call ‘externalities’. Sometimes these externalities are generally positive and good, but lead to the ‘free-rider’ problem. In other cases the...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
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Society, Politics & Law

Working in the voluntary sector

...thinking about volunteering or working in the voluntary sector and want to find out more about it? Do you already work or volunteer and are seeking to build on your existing knowledge or skills? Do you have a general interest in voluntary organisations? Are you looking to develop your study skills for further learning? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions this...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
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Society, Politics & Law

Advancing Black leadership

...think about the largely negative effects of power – on the body and on the mind. You will explore how the body is restricted and potentially liberated as power affects movement, space and life. In terms of the mind, you will consider how the legacy of colonialism continues to affect mental health and the capacity of people to lead in ways that enhance equity. You will...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Biofuels
Science, Maths & Technology

Biofuels

...think this arrow relates to? Answer The compound is gaseous carbon dioxide and it is used by the tree for photosynthesis. In Figure 2 there are many arrows depicting movement of carbon compounds from one place to another. For instance, when plants and animals die they may get buried in soil and eventually as more material is deposited on top of them, they are buried deep...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Supporting babies and toddlers
Education & Development

Supporting babies and toddlers

...system that nurtures the child in their most formative years. A strong relationship between caregivers and parents fosters trust. When parents trust the caregiver, they feel more comfortable and secure leaving their child in their care. Open communication ensures that parents are informed about their child’s day, progress, and any concerns that may arise. [Described...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs