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Art and the Mexican Revolution
History & The Arts

Art and the Mexican Revolution

...World uprising against American economic penetration and control’ (Hart, 1989, p. 18). The nationalism mobilised by the post-revolutionary regimes was, however, largely rhetorical in that at key points they looked to the United States for military support to contain the revolution (Hart, 1989, pp. 283, 290, 294, 299, 311 and 345–6). This struggle also framed the...
Level 2: Intermediate 7 hrs
Talk the talk
Education & Development

Talk the talk

...world without digital being part of their life, then shame on us if we think we can sit still, put our head in the sands and deliver a teaching experience for them that not only doesn't map to the world that they live in, doesn't map to the jobs and prosperity we wish for them and their families for the generations ahead. Quite convincing, isn’t he? But how exactly does...
Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
An introduction to digital simulation in healthcare
Health, Sports & Psychology

An introduction to digital simulation in healthcare

...world experience: simulations cannot fully replicate the unpredictability and complexity of real-life clinical situations. This can limit students’ ability to develop critical 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...
The problem with crime
Society, Politics & Law

The problem with crime

...world. Delegations came from North American cities like Chicago, New York and Philadelphia to inspect Glasgow's colossal shipyards and foundries and marvel at the scale of its municipal enterprises. The self-confidence of the city was clearly signified by its external image and was also reflected in its literature. Moira Burgess is the pre-eminent bibliographer of Glasgow...
Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
Hybrid working: planning for the future
Money & Business

Hybrid working: planning for the future

...world and technology. Often when you are asked to imagine the future the first reaction is to talk about technology. The video highlighted the human impact of an evolving world and as future planners you have to balance both organisational and people’s needs. This requires you to be open to collaborating with others and to draw on examples from other industries and...
Challenging ideas in mental health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Challenging ideas in mental health

...heritage, in many ways it is typical of the experiences of people who have periods of mental distress. Psychophobia leads to prejudice and discrimination. This may be something you have experienced yourself or have witnessed first-hand. Being seen as someone with mental health problems may result in discrimination, often of a severe kind, as many people have found to...
First steps in innovation and entrepreneurship
Money & Business

First steps in innovation and entrepreneurship

...world and at different scales, including: technological and social innovation; commercial and social enterprise; independent and corporate entrepreneurship. It also helps learners to develop subject-related skills, knowledge and understanding as they participate in activities including preparing a ‘visual essay’, taking part in online negotiations and developing their...
Travelling for culture: the Grand Tour
History & The Arts

Travelling for culture: the Grand Tour

...world held such fascination for elite European culture at this time, for example, and explore how visitors conveyed that fascination through art and literature. We can also ask how the experience of other groups, such as women and children, might have compared to those of the typical male Grand Tourist. In this free course, you’ll have the opportunity to explore some of...