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World Day of Social Justice
History & The Arts

World Day of Social Justice

...work, support people through social protection, and ensure the voices of the poor and marginalised are heard." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Social justice is an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and among nations. The UN upholds the principles of social justice by promoting gender equality and the rights of indigenous peoples and...
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The Harrison Centre for Social Mobility
Education & Development

The Harrison Centre for Social Mobility

...social mobility by working with young people and connecting them up to employment. 2022 saw the expansion of the Harrison Centre for Social Mobility business model, culminating in new Centres opening across northern England and overseas. This includes the first online Harrison Centre in partnership with The Open University, providing a curated series of freely accessible...
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The benefits of social media in academia
Education & Development

The benefits of social media in academia

...social media into their work is very straightforward. For instance, sharing a document and commenting on it with others in a work or study team is possible in a few clicks or taps on a screen. Academic research projects can not only be shared or publicised, but researchers can put out a call for fellow researchers or participants. Social media can also be used creatively...
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Social Care: Past and Present
Health, Sports & Psychology

Social Care: Past and Present

...Social Care: Past and Present A short introduction to this album. Changing communities in north Sheffield Introducing the two adjacent but distinct communities of Darnall and Tinsley in north Sheffield. Sheffield Health Action Zone Working with the community to improve individual and community welfare. Ethnic diversity in Sheffield communities Sheffield Social Services'...
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Audio 3 hrs 7 mins
Working with children and families
Health, Sports & Psychology

Working with children and families

...social levels. This material forms part of The Open University course K204 Working with children and families... Working with children and families A brief introduction to this album. Families and origin Husband and father Calvin Wilkes discusses his attitudes to family life and living as part of a second-generation immigrant family. Life as a single parent Three...
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Audio 2 hrs 46 mins
Communication in health and social care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Communication in health and social care

...work. This material forms part of The Open University course K309 Communication in health and social care... Communication in health and social care A short introduction to this album Relationships in two settings Using two locations in the West Midlands, interpersonal relations are analysed in the context of everyday working practice, providing a unique look at...
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Audio 2 hrs 30 mins
Crime, Order and Social Control
Society, Politics & Law

Crime, Order and Social Control

...social problems - how should we respond to it? This album visits various communities in the UK to explore issues of criminal justice and the introduction of possibly controversial crime control initiatives such as restorative justice, which involves offenders meeting their victims. It also looks at schemes tackling problems of racial violence and other anti-social...
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Audio 2 hrs 32 mins
Work and mental health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Work and mental health

...working musician is a valued social position. What factors contributed to Nick and Louis becoming unwell? You need to pay attention to both what Nick and Louis say and what they imply. Louis’ lifestyle as a chef – long hours, little time off, the need for perfectionism – undermined his mental health. For Nick the uncertainties of living as a jazz musician...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs