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Introducing research in law and beyond
Society, Politics & Law

Introducing research in law and beyond

...business opportunity. He discussed it separately with two business acquaintances, both of whom expressed enthusiasm. One had money. The other had relevant expertise and a small company that might be used to nurture the venture, but also represented a threat. The young man was struggling to sort out how best to proceed; he had about six alternatives in his head but had not...
Ian Kershaw on Hitler's Place In History: The Lecture Podcast
History & The Arts

Ian Kershaw on Hitler's Place In History: The Lecture Podcast

...business of the First World War. More than all else, it had to expiate the shame of capitulation in 1918. What’s crucial to note, then, is this: for Hitler, the Second World War was revenge for the First. As a second world war loomed, Hitler returned to the connection with the Jews in the infamous ‘prophecy’ he first made on 30 January 1939. He said: ‘If...
Collaborative leadership in voluntary organisations
Money & Business

Collaborative leadership in voluntary organisations

...Business School’s Department of Public Leadership and Social Enterprise. His main research focus is leadership and the political. Prior to working for the OU he worked in leadership development facilitation and research at the New Zealand Leadership Institute (NZLI), University of Auckland. He secured his PhD at Cranfield University, basing his thesis on public sector...
The science of nuclear energy
Science, Maths & Technology

The science of nuclear energy

...money for an expensive train trip to some health spa when you can buy one of our water jugs? And it will make your water just as radioactive as you’ll find at Saratoga Springs. One of the more popular so-called radium spas for the home was this Revigator, made in 1912. Hundreds of thousands of these were sold, and it was made in a variety of shapes and sizes. It has...
Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Caring for adults
Health, Sports & Psychology

Caring for adults

...busy since I started working for the agency. I have done a lot of work with Leonard Cheshire as a home carer. I feel that I have established a good reputation for reliability as I never like to let my clients down. My kids are quite happy to look after themselves before and after school and they are old enough to leave safely. I think they would like me to be around a bit...
Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
When Heath met Nixon
History & The Arts

When Heath met Nixon

...business-like basis." The President remarked that "we need vision rather than technicians." The Soviets and arms reduction BACKGROUND: After the nuclear arms races of the 1950s and the 1960s, slowly the nations of the world were starting to talk about reducing the number of nuclear weapons and - since 1968's Non-proliferation Treaty - many countries were voluntarily...
Understanding dyslexia Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding dyslexia

...business meeting, and their neurological differences can lead to misperceptions of laziness or unintelligence. These misconceptions can significantly impact their experiences in traditional educational settings, where instruction is primarily delivered through reading and writing. Activity 3 Considering the two models Timing: Allow about 15 minutes Investigate the...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Teachers sharing resources online
Education & Development

Teachers sharing resources online

...busy trying to get your own practice perfect that you’re sort of isolated and you’re doing it yourself. But when you look at the TES you realise, oh my god, there’s so much out there, then you feel a bit inspired. It was almost like I was addicted. I was like I need this resource, I need that resource. I was looking all the time at resources and then one day I tried...
Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs