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“We don’t just change nappies – we change lives”: Reflections on the Scottish Nursery Nurses Strike, 2004
Society, Politics & Law

“We don’t just change nappies – we change lives”: Reflections on the Scottish Nursery Nurses Strike, 2004

...Social Sciences courses Setting the scene When we think about things like militancy, trade unionism, struggle and fightback, we draw on familiar imagery of braziers at shipyard gates and pitheads. We think of charged mass meetings, packed full of angry and determined … well, men. It is perhaps hard for us to contemplate, then, that early in the first decade of the...
Adam Peaty: the family behind the athlete
Health, Sports & Psychology

Adam Peaty: the family behind the athlete

...social class, the home environment and economic status (Dagkas and Stathi, 2007). "You do feel on the back foot if you don’t come from a rich family or a family who are already involved in sport… You’re starting off at a massive disadvantage against those kinds of people." "As an amateur you’re up against people with money who can afford physio or therapists, and...
Raising awareness and support for men
Health, Sports & Psychology

Raising awareness and support for men

...social, emotional, physical and spiritual facets that contribute to a sense of self. To highlight discrimination against men: in areas of social services, social attitudes and expectations, and law. To improve gender relations and promote gender equality: this includes both men and women leading by example to create a fair and safe society that allows everyone the...
Introducing ageing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing ageing

...Social Care...Introducing ageing: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current issues in ageing and later life reflect on experiences of ageing and later life analyse case studies of care situations, drawing out their wider relevance to concepts and ideas demonstrate developed literacy, numeracy,...
Level 1: Introductory 11 hrs
Enacting European Citizenship (ENACT)
Money & Business

Enacting European Citizenship (ENACT)

...sociality, which emerge out of interactions with strangers, often mediated by monetary exchanges. These are in tension and can trigger their own forms of injustice. But political mobilisation and the constitution of collective subjects as citizens implies that both are surpassed in a sense. Rights claims ultimately address anybody, not just a particular group. Coming...
What is a Professional Doctorate?
Education & Development

What is a Professional Doctorate?

...Social Care graduate) and Dr Pauline Lyseight-Jones (Doctorate in Education graduate) talk about their experiences of undertaking their doctoral studies. You may find that their experiences relate to your own professional context. Transcript In the following video students and supervisors explain the main characteristics of the Doctorate in Education at the Open...
Soft skills training
Money & Business

Soft skills training

...social attitudes and emotional intelligence. These qualities (also known as ‘core skills’) are increasingly important for success in the workplace – and not just for those in leadership positions. Everyone can benefit from some focused training and development to help them realise their full potential. OpenLearn has a number of courses you can study to enhance your...
Parent and guardians: Your questions answered
Education & Development

Parent and guardians: Your questions answered

...social media support groups, accessing additional support and selecting the right student halls. Tips for belonging and community One of the biggest concerns for parents and guardians is whether their young person will feel a sense of belonging when they move away to university. In this video Alexandra offers practical ways to get involved so they feel part of the...