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The range of work with young people
Education & Development

The range of work with young people

...study in Education...The range of work with young people: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand the distinction between description and reflection describe the range of work with young people and the variety of organisations, settings and working practices that this encompasses compare and contrast work in a range of settings,...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Do I have mental health problems and should I get some help?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Do I have mental health problems and should I get some help?

...studies (i.e. research conducted with the same people over many years) support the notion that experiencing a diagnosable mental health condition or disorder at some stage during a person’s life is the norm, not the exception. A study recently published by Schaefer and colleagues (2017) established that over 80% of participants from their health and development study...
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Article 10 mins
Exomoons: astronomers report first ever discovery
Science, Maths & Technology

Exomoons: astronomers report first ever discovery

...study, published in Science Advances, reports signs of such an “exomoon” orbiting Kepler-1625b, which is a Jupiter-sized exoplanet. The planet goes around the yellow parent star every 287 days at the same distance as the Earth orbits the sun. The planet and moon are therefore likely to be in the “habitable zone” of the star, with equilibrium temperatures likely...
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Article 10 mins
Exploring Europa
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring Europa

...studying Europa. Together, these missions stand to revolutionise our knowledge of Europa and its ocean. There is a plethora of science planned for both missions. They will use radar to peer below the ice and search for liquid water, and they will study how Europa affects Jupiter’s magnetic field, providing information on the depth and salinity of its ocean. To learn...
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Article 5 mins
People with dementia and meaning in music
Health, Sports & Psychology

People with dementia and meaning in music

...study of Eleanor (a care home resident) shows how the experience of playing instruments and making music helped her to improve her speech (Music for Life, 2016: page 24 of report). Music can also reach people with dementia when usual care approaches are not working well and the person is struggling to get the attention they need. This case study of Val (another care home...
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Article 5 mins
Closing the awarding gap: practical actions to support Black and minority ethnic students
Education & Development

Closing the awarding gap: practical actions to support Black and minority ethnic students

...study’s focus (e.g. ‘Black students’, ‘minority ethnic students’, ‘Muslim students’) to ensure clarity about who the recommendations apply to. Why this matters For many students – particularly those who are Black, minority ethnic, first in their family to attend university, or from communities where higher education feels unfamiliar – the unwritten rules...
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Article 5 mins
Lead and manage change in health and social care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Lead and manage change in health and social care

...skills required for managing and leading change in health and social care work...Change is everywhere in health and social care work and can evoke a variety of emotions, from excitement and eager anticipation, to fear and outright hostility. In this free course, How to manage change in health and social care, you will explore the role of managers in the change process and...
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Level 3: Advanced 7 hrs
Is Tinder changing the way the world dates?
Society, Politics & Law

Is Tinder changing the way the world dates?

...study by Mitchell Hobbs, Stephen Owen and Livia Gerber (2016) asks whether that assessment is really true. The project explores the experiences of dating app users and investigates how the technology has influenced their sexual practices and views on romantic ideals and long-term relationships. Offline desires, online realities Meeting sexual and romantic partners...
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Article 5 mins