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How FMRI works
Health, Sports & Psychology

How FMRI works

...work?...This content is associated with The Open University's Health Science courses and qualifications. What is FMRI? [Brain image produced by FMRI [Image: FMRIB Centre]] Functional magnetic resonance imaging, or FMRI, works by detecting the changes in blood oxygenation and flow that occur in response to neural activity – when a brain area is more active it consumes...
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How Bitcoin works
Digital & Computing

How Bitcoin works

Everything you need to know to get started with Bitcoin. ...[Two door keys on a dark surface] Bitcoin is an application of public-key cryptography (cyrptographic algorithms which require two separate keys). Getting started with Bitcoin is relatively simple. You need to download one of many special ‘wallet’ applications available for most computers and smartphones. You...
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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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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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