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Creative writing and critical reading
History & The Arts

Creative writing and critical reading

...work of a variety of different authors is invaluable for expanding your awareness of what a text can be and do. Reading provides not only inspiration and useful exemplars – of methods, subjects and styles – but also a context within which to develop your own voice and individuality as a writer. This kind of critical reading and thinking will enhance your practice of...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
HR at the heart of the productivity shift
Money & Business

HR at the heart of the productivity shift

...pass the proverbial 'hot potato' onto middle managers who do the same to the employees they supervise. It is a vicious cycle where everyone is on the defensive, creating a culture of pointing the finger, instead of constructive problem solving and engagement with work. Read more: When all that we count becomes all that counts: HR at the heart of the productivity shift...
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Article 5 mins
Northern Ireland Science Festival 2022: Tackling BAME Disparities in STEM Education
Miscellaneous

Northern Ireland Science Festival 2022: Tackling BAME Disparities in STEM Education

...work and opinion on why this exists and what can be done to encourage more students from BAME groups to take up STEM subjects. Panel members: Clem Herman, Prof. of Gender Technology at The Open University; Moira Dean, Prof. in Consumer Psychology and Food Security at Queen’s University, James Uhomoibhi, Lecturer in Engineering and Head of the Mixed Augment and Virtual...
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Article 5 mins
Genealogy: Your Family Tree
History & The Arts

Genealogy: Your Family Tree

...work. Talk to people. Your family, friends and neighbours may know the names of the people you are wanting to know about. It's vital to start backwards and to focus on which area of your family you want to research. Jenny Adams-Barbaro found the Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain was invaluable. For others, the National Archives is a good place to start. Genuki...
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Article 5 mins
Boost your Business, Computing and IT Skills
Digital & Computing

Boost your Business, Computing and IT Skills

...University and a range of short courses on FutureLearn. Try an Economics Free Course Explore a variety of topics related to government policy, international trade, business decision making, work and climate change. Check out our free economics courses below. Find out more about Economics qualifications at The Open University and a range of short courses on FutureLearn....
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Article 5 mins
Systems explained by Peter Checkland
Money & Business

Systems explained by Peter Checkland

...to management problem solving which is now used and taught world-wide. Checkland, originally from Birmingham, studied chemistry at Oxford in the 1950's and worked as a technologist and then a manager for ICI fibres. But when he made the move from research to management he found that little existed in the way of training and preparation for his new role. Transcript...
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Audio 15 mins
The Real Wonder Women
Society, Politics & Law

The Real Wonder Women

...working in male-dominated fields; many had to fight for success and recognition which may have gone ignored. While this list is by no means exhaustive, we hope it inspires you to celebrate the importance of women's achievements and to learn from their stories. [Start our interactive to learn more] Special thanks to: Sarah Bridgman, Tracy Buchanan, Jenni Carr, Jessica...
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Activity 5 mins
My career goal: Business and administrative
Money & Business

My career goal: Business and administrative

...work. Transcript icould links icould is a site that provides career guidance based on real world experiences, providing an inside view of many different jobs, and tips on how to get there. They have over 1000 personal video stories, and every page contains detailed job information and insightful practical advice. Transcript Transcript Transcript Take your learning further...
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Article 20 mins