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Let’s not talk about dying: Five reasons why people avoid planning for their end-of-life care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Let’s not talk about dying: Five reasons why people avoid planning for their end-of-life care

...research about their health and future care didn’t know what they were either. Advance care planning (or anticipatory care planning as it is known in Scotland) is care planning for the future. It is thinking about what needs or preferences a person may have in the future in relation to their care. Advance care planning can happen at any time and does not depend on a...
More than carbon sinks: Other ways forests can fight climate change
Nature & Environment

More than carbon sinks: Other ways forests can fight climate change

...Research Programme on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA) virtual symposium 21 and 22 March on the connection among forests, water and climate. The virtual symposium was held with live simultaneous conferences in Bogor (Indonesia) and Nairobi (Kenya). The Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) is a global partnership that unites organisations...
Why is Netball and other team sports so important for female sports participation?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why is Netball and other team sports so important for female sports participation?

...Research shows that team-based sport not only brings about beneficial effects on physical performance, but also on well-being and motivation. Studies researching women’s well-being have reported maintaining social relationships as an important constant factor. This craving for social interaction also impacts activity choice, for example, team membership has been...
Active Citizenship in Wales
Society, Politics & Law

Active Citizenship in Wales

...Research Citizens’ Voices, People’s News: Making the Media Work for Wales An IWA report, in partnership with The Open University in Wales This research was commissioned by The Open University in Wales (OU) and the Institute of Welsh Affairs (IWA), who are working together with Welsh citizens to explore how access to, and understanding of, the media, news and...
Language in the real world
Languages

Language in the real world

...researchers and practitioners necessarily tend to focus on a small area of particular interest. Not all academics use the term ‘applied linguistics’ to describe their work – some call themselves sociolinguists or language teaching specialists, for example. Some also focus very much on making a practical contribution. What they share is a concern with language and...
Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
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Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding dyslexia

...Research Report of the ICAA Word Blind Centre for Dyslexic Children. London: Pitman. NHS (2022) Overview: Dyslexia. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dyslexia (Accessed: 3 October 2025). Newman, M. (2004) The Civil Rights Movement. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. Oliver, M. (1983) Social Work with Disabled People. London: Macmillan. Parliamentary and...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Professional Doctorate Hub
Education & Development

Professional Doctorate Hub

...new professional knowledge and practice? Discover what a Professional Doctorate offers and whether you are ready to register for this type of degree by exploring this collection of FREE resources...EXPLORE MORE: To discover the locations of EdD programmes in the United Kingdom, click on this interactive map or head over to our WELS postgraduate and researcher's blog page....
Hard Choices: How Would You React?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Hard Choices: How Would You React?

...children are routinely involved in? The following case study is based on real life experiences of social workers, but for the purpose of this activity all characters have been fictionalised and details have also been greatly simplified. As you read through each stage of the case study, you will be asked to stop and make a decision. There are no "right" or "wrong" answers...