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Impossible Peace 2: Tea for two
OpenLearn Ireland

Impossible Peace 2: Tea for two

...project, he says he was alive to the political sensitivities of the case, but totally oblivious to the background negotiations involving Gerry Adams and the British Government. On the eve of the IRA statement, Kelly was granted temporary release, pending the Commission’s decision. I am a supporter of the current peace process. Since my release from prison in 2000 I and...
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Article 5 mins
Different cultures, different childhoods
History & The Arts

Different cultures, different childhoods

...project at Faleloa Primary School] Royal New Zealand Navy Petty Officer Richard Boyd dances with school children during a Pacific Partnership 2009 community service project at Faleloa Primary School, Tonga. But some chilldren have a tougher time of it on the island. [Image: US Navy]. In contrast, children on the Pacific island of Tonga, studied by Helen Morton, are...
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Writing your research proposal
Education & Development

Writing your research proposal

...project you would like to pursue if you’re offered a place. When reviewing your proposal, there are three broad considerations that those responsible for admission onto the programme will bear in mind: 1. Is this PhD / PD research proposal worthwhile? 2. Is this PhD / PD candidate capable of completing a doctorate at this university? 3. Is this PhD / PD research...
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Flying Fatigued: Fatigue in Aviation
Health, Sports & Psychology

Flying Fatigued: Fatigue in Aviation

...manage this?...Take a look at these two case studies: Case Study 1 1994 ‘OASIS’ BOEING 737-2D6C, 7T-VEE, COVENTRY airport, UK link for full report On 21 December 1994, a B737 had been leased by Phoenix Aviation (from Air Algerie) to transport live animals from the UK to France and Netherlands. At 06:42, the airplane departed Amsterdam to Coventry. The weather worsened...
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Eco-anxiety and how to cope with the Climate and Ecological Crisis
Health, Sports & Psychology

Eco-anxiety and how to cope with the Climate and Ecological Crisis

...manage our feelings about the climate and ecological crisis? So, how can we be engaged with the climate and ecological crisis without eco-anxiety overwhelming us? The current literature suggests that three elements need to be present and in balance: [pie chart showing 'action', 'emotional engagement' and 'self care']Three elements of living with the Climate and Ecological...
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Heritage case studies: Scotland
History & The Arts

Heritage case studies: Scotland

...managed as a heritage site...Heritage case studies: Scotland: 2.1 Overview - Heritage sites have particular and significant roles in our personal and national identity. They operate as fundamental building blocks in the construction of a sense of self and of ‘pastness’. They are key elements that enable individuals to locate themselves within a larger group past and...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Could we control our climate? Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Could we control our climate?

...manage your digital badges online from My OpenLearn. In addition, you can download and print your OpenLearn statement of participation – which also displays your Open University badge. The Open University would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to tell us about yourself and your expectations for the course before you begin, in our optional start-of-course...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Introducing healthcare improvement
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing healthcare improvement

...managers and educators). Batalden and Davidoff (2007) propose that quality improvement is: …the combined and unceasing efforts of everyone – healthcare professionals, patients and their families, researchers, payers, planners and educators – to make the changes that will lead to better patient outcomes (health), better system performance (care) and better...
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Level 3: Advanced 3 hrs