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Professor John Naughton On Using Systems Thinking In Practice
Society, Politics & Law

Professor John Naughton On Using Systems Thinking In Practice

...Public Understanding of Technology) on September 31, 2011. On October 1, 2011 John became Vice-President of Wolfson College, Cambridge, a post held for four years, until his term came to an end in September 2015. In 2012, with the historian Richard Evans and the political theorist David Runciman John was Co-Principle Investigator on a large 5-year Leverhulme-funded...
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Design is open
Science, Maths & Technology

Design is open

...public services (Design Council, 2022). Design is in demand, because it is about shaping and bringing ideas to life – ideas that can make a real difference to people, places, and the planet. Whether the challenge is about improving digital and physical connectivity, reducing social isolation in an ageing society, enabling innovation, or helping make our cities greener,...
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Retail management and marketing
Money & Business

Retail management and marketing

...public relations to help their businesses grow and make an impact. How supply chains work Using frozen peas as an example, this video takes us through the complete supply chain process. Retail buying in the fashion industry A look at how UK fashion companies trade overseas. Independent retailers Several independent retailers explain why they are a preferred alternative to...
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The pensions timebomb
Society, Politics & Law

The pensions timebomb

...public lost faith in occupational and private pensions? Should the state pension be enough to see us through our old age? And with the non-working to working ratio continuing to rapidly increase, who will pay? We hear from those that were directly affected by the scandals of the 90's and the collapse in private pensions since - and from the experts whose job it is to help...
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Welfare, crime and society
Society, Politics & Law

Welfare, crime and society

...public, formal and informal forms of security in the White Rose Shopping Centre. Gated communities: who and why? Exploring some of the reasons why people in different parts of the world choose to live in gated communities. Gated communities: insiders and outsiders The purpose and nature of surveillance for residents of gated communities. Gated communities: socialness and...
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Audio 1 hr 20 mins
Politics
Society, Politics & Law

Politics

...public in relation to issues of toxic and nuclear waste. In the final three of the audio tracks, course team member Andy Dobson explains why these topics were chosen for this course, and unpicks some of the issues that emerge. The material forms part of the course DD203 Politics... Politics A short introduction to this album. GM: The UK debate An introduction to the UK...
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Viento en popa: upper intermediate Spanish
Languages

Viento en popa: upper intermediate Spanish

...public give their verdict on the theatre and the play. At the tourist office A scene where a tourist asks for information about places to visit in the area. Visit Segovia An insight into Segovia Spanish Architecture A guided tour of the most fascinating places in Spain. Integrated Cultures Segovia's past influences, which include Arabic, Christianity and Gothic, are seen...
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Teaching assistants: support in action (Wales)
Education & Development

Teaching assistants: support in action (Wales)

...public services of health, social services and education have insights into the diverse roles and distinctive contributions of teaching assistants across the UK be able to identify some of the skills that teaching assistants use to provide effective support and that contribute to productive teamwork be reflecting on the value of the work of teaching assistants and on the...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs