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The benefits of social media in academia
Education & Development

The benefits of social media in academia

...communication and collaboration. Social media is widely used by individuals and organisations across various sectors. In academia, social media usage is becoming increasingly common due to its potential to bring academic audiences together, be they educators, researchers, students, or others with an interest in academic discussion. [Hands holding a tablet showing the word...
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Social Care: Past and Present
Health, Sports & Psychology

Social Care: Past and Present

...community. The tracks on this album look at welfare issues faced by different communities across the UK, focusing mainly on care of the elderly, and people with physical or mental disabilities. The album also explores how care and welfare in the community has changed over the years. This material was part of The Open University course K202 Care, welfare and community......
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Making connections in end-of-life conversations: essential tips for professionals
Health, Sports & Psychology

Making connections in end-of-life conversations: essential tips for professionals

...communication is always the best, including in contexts about life-threatening illness, injury or at the end of life. But is open and explicit information always what patients and families want from health and social care professionals at these times? In a diverse society, there are cultural and personal preferences in terms of communication expectations, with some...
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Mental Health Awareness Week
Health, Sports & Psychology

Mental Health Awareness Week

...community, loneliness, anxiety, depression, mindfulness and more with our FREE resources...Mental Health Awareness Week (12–18 May) celebrates the power and importance of community for our mental health and wellbeing. Feeling connected to others and being part of a safe, supportive community is vital for maintaining good mental health. Explore the role community plays...
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Capacities for managing development
Money & Business

Capacities for managing development

...communities are buying forested land, to preserve forests for the greater benefit of society. In the developing world, forestry commissions are actively empowering villagers to engage in forest management and conservation. The video tracks on this album use case studies in the UK and in India to illustrate ways in which forest management is changing, and how such changes...
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Audio 1 hr 35 mins
Nouvelles mises au point
Languages

Nouvelles mises au point

...La Créolité Description of the late 20th Century literary movement, la créolité by one of its best-known authors, Patrick Chamoiseau. Science Museum: Introduction Explanation of the aims of the Cite des Sciences et de l'Industrie (Science and Industrial Museum) in Paris. Science Museum: children's zone Shows various exhibits in the children's area of the museum where...
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Telling Tales: what is happening on police Facebook sites?
Society, Politics & Law

Telling Tales: what is happening on police Facebook sites?

...communication can be an effective way to capture community sentiments regarding police work. With the right investment, it is an exciting opportunity to allow communities and police to work effectively together...There are some obvious positives for the police arising from communicating with communities via social media, including that it allows them to directly ......
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How old is a mountain range?
Science, Maths & Technology

How old is a mountain range?

...la (Pronounced: shea-tang-la), Bhutan] Gangkhar Puensum from Cher-tang-la, Bhutan When we think about mountains we might think about them being constant, permanent features of our landscapes. However, through geology, we know this isn’t the case. The surface of our planet is forever changing and evolving, due to the movements of tectonic plates that make up our rocky...
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