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Studying social work law
Society, Politics & Law

Studying social work law

...system. You will hear the experiences of social work practitioners, lawyers, advocates and advice workers about ways they support people with insecure immigration status. All four courses are open to anyone who has an interest in how social work is underpinned by legislative frameworks in the UK. They will be of particular interest to people considering entering the...
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Understanding Social Change
Society, Politics & Law

Understanding Social Change

...system caught up with this change in family structure? Divided Society Divides between rich and poor, spatial and rural/urban divides. New Labour, new society? Under New Labour, things have improved but only for some sections of society. Rising inequalities and uncertainties about issues such as pensions. Globalisation - what is it? Changing Definitions of Globalisation,...
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Audio 1 hr 15 mins
Children and young people’s participation
Education & Development

Children and young people’s participation

...thinking about these issues it will be important to reflect on your own assumptions and to critically evaluate relevant research, findings and theory. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of postgraduate study in Education...Children and young people’s participation: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: define the complexity of...
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs
Engineering your dream career
Science, Maths & Technology

Engineering your dream career

...you ever considered a career in engineering? Perhaps this makes you think of dirty overalls, hard hats and a lot of maths. But in reality, engineering projects and job roles are much more diverse. Explore these 5 areas in engineering, detailing some of the unexpected roles involved and discover your dream job. Select the image above to start the interactive....
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You are here
Science, Maths & Technology

You are here

...find out more about the Milky Way, the 30 or so galaxies that make up our local group and much more...Find out more You might be closer to a science degree than you think: find out if you're ready to study science with The Open University Discover more about Stargazing LIVE which returns to our screens to take us on a brand new journey of discovery through the night...
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Activity 5 mins
A January detox to kick-start your year
Health, Sports & Psychology

A January detox to kick-start your year

...lifestyle change. To learn about your diet and health and how these are connected, below are some, articles, quizzes and courses designed to make you think about why you eat what you eat. Looking for more inspiration to become a better person this year? Why not learn a language or volunteer at your local charity - Here are some new year's resolutions to get you thinking....
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Article 15 mins
An introduction to digital simulation in healthcare
Health, Sports & Psychology

An introduction to digital simulation in healthcare

...thinking and decision-making skills in a real-world context. Technical issues: simulations rely heavily on technology, which can sometimes fail or be difficult to use. Technical glitches can disrupt learning and cause frustration. High costs: developing and maintaining high-quality simulation programs can be expensive. This includes the cost of software, hardware, and...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
General principles of cellular communication
Science, Maths & Technology

General principles of cellular communication

...systems that suit their physiological function. The main focus of this topic is cellular communication that occurs when extrinsic stimuli bind to receptors on their target cells. Although not all cellular communication relies on the activation of receptors, it is the most common mechanism by which cells sense their environment or communicate with each other. The central...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs