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Challenging ideas in mental health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Challenging ideas in mental health

...Introduction - This free course, Challenging ideas in mental health, takes you on a journey of discovery where you are invited to challenge ideas, both new and old, in relation to mental health. It is made up of a series of three sections. The first section, ‘Boundaries of explanation’, sets out the theme of boundaries: boundaries within and between groups; within and...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
The business of film
History & The Arts

The business of film

...Introduction - The film business aims to make money, just like any other business. However, it's also an important cultural aspect of our lives, and a key part of the creative sector. The usual norms and expectations of a business are sometimes tempered by other considerations. This free course, The business of film, will highlight particular areas of business learning...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Physical and mental health for young children
Education & Development

Physical and mental health for young children

...Introduction and guidance: Introduction - This free course, Physical and mental health for young children, lasts 24 hours, with 8 ‘sessions’. You can work through the course at your own pace, so if you have more time one week there is no problem with pushing on to complete a further study session. The eight sessions are linked to ensure a logical flow through the...
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Level 1: Introductory 20 hrs
Applying your community engagement skills
Society, Politics & Law

Applying your community engagement skills

...Introduction - This course is the last of 10 courses developed on the theme of community engagement. The courses cover a wide range of topics that should have equipped you with the ability to make good decisions when dealing with members of the public, especially in a community policing setting. This course brings all of these ideas together in one scenario. We strongly...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Student-Parents: It’s a juggling act
Education & Development

Student-Parents: It’s a juggling act

...management) Student-parents with Disabilities Student-parents with additional caring responsibilities Finance and funding Budgeting tips Being a student-parent is not easy but when graduation day comes you can look back on what you have achieved. It can often feel like the experience is only just starting to unravel your potential! Helen's article is based on her book...
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Article 10 mins
Saving capitalists from themselves?
Society, Politics & Law

Saving capitalists from themselves?

...Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), was found guilty as French finance minister in 2007 of “negligence with public money” in approving a €400 million payout of taxpayers’ money to controversial French businessman Bernard Tapie, acting against the advice of experts. Within hours of the court’s decision, the IMF executive board convened a...
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Article 5 mins
How did a natural disaster take us closer to Brexit?
Languages

How did a natural disaster take us closer to Brexit?

...managers accept that BP must pay compensation for the oil spill and the damage it is doing to parts of America’s coastline, they argue that the cost to the company’s market value from the president’s criticism is far outweighing the clean-up costs. In sum, the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill was told in some UK media as a national-economic problem for Britain...
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Article 5 mins
Could volunteering be bad for our health?
Society, Politics & Law

Could volunteering be bad for our health?

...managers to account are discussed in the same breath as the work of citizens who offer information, advice and support to current patients? Research repeatedly shows that some members of the public want to contribute to organisations in a range of ways, and many (even most) may not want to contribute at all. Emphasising the activist end of the involvement spectrum might...
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Article 10 mins