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Supporting climate action through digital education
Education & Development

Supporting climate action through digital education

...world. They propose an expanded green skills framework that encapsulates three overlapping types of skills: skills needed for green jobs that support transition to a low-carbon economy skills for a green transformation that help societies to adapt and transform social and economic injustice green life skills that crosscut both of the above. There are advantages to this...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Could we control our climate? Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Could we control our climate?

...world - Imagine it’s the future, say fifty years from now. Humans have been forced to devise ways of minimising the impact of climate change. If we are to determine the future, we should first try to imagine how it could be. Activity 1 Imagining an engineered world Timing: Take 10 minutes to imagine a future. What climate change challenges do you imagine we are facing?...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Hybrid working: organisational development
Money & Business

Hybrid working: organisational development

...world and will take a holistic approach to wellbeing and sustainability, drawing on the Well-being Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. Throughout the course there are documents, reports and articles. While you are encouraged to read these, the timings for activities will provide an indication if you are expected to read them in detail. Some are long and you may wish to...
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Level 1: Introductory 21 hrs
The refugees hoping to make a splash at Rio 2016
Health, Sports & Psychology

The refugees hoping to make a splash at Rio 2016

...world, and will make the world better aware of the magnitude of this crisis,” said IOC President Thomas Bach, when he announced the final team selection. “It is also a signal to the international community that refugees are our fellow human beings and are an enrichment to society.” The refugee team is funded by the Olympic Solidarity Programme, created to assist...
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Disraeli on Munich
History & The Arts

Disraeli on Munich

...world. But, then, it is not merely the palace of a king: it is a temple dedicated to the genius of a nation. The apartments of state, painted in fresco on the grandest scale, bold in design, splendid in colour, breathe the very Teutonic soul. The subjects are taken from the ‘Nibelungenlied,’ the Gothic epic, and commemorate all the achievements of the heroic...
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Article 5 mins
How do social networks play a key role in disaster recovery?
Society, Politics & Law

How do social networks play a key role in disaster recovery?

...world. While climate change is making some disasters more devastating over time, there is good news from our findings. Governments, NGOs and private citizens have many tools available to foster horizontal and vertical connections. Nonprofits like the Australian Red Cross, BoCo Strong in Boulder, Colorado, and New Zealand’s Wellington Regional Emergency Management...
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Article 5 mins
Life-changing scholarships and bursaries at The Open University
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Life-changing scholarships and bursaries at The Open University

...world of difference for a brave disabled veteran who is ready to work towards a brighter, better future and just needs a helping hand. To learn why veterans deserve our support, head over to our Open Futures scholarship page. Caring for those who care for others [Stock photo of a young Caucasian female, caring for an elderly Caucasian female ] The day-to-day life of an...
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Article 5 mins
LGBTQIA rights: why The Good Friday Agreement matters
Society, Politics & Law

LGBTQIA rights: why The Good Friday Agreement matters

...world we are seeing increased hostility towards LGBTQIA+ people and particularly trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people. The Northern Ireland Assembly has again failed to develop an LGBTQI+ strategy in the last mandate despite this being a commitment since 2007. We do not have adequate protections for LGBTQIA+ young people within schools. Research published by...
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Article 5 mins