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Mental health: Survivor suggestions
Health, Sports & Psychology

Mental health: Survivor suggestions

...people with, but if something bothers you it is important I think mental health is all about life balance; which sounds easy but it's not always so easy to achieve This resource is part of the 'Wellbeing and Mental Health Collection' created by the Open University in Wales. You can learn more and find courses, articles and other activities on the collection's homepage....
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How does JK Rowling use Latin and other classical languages in Harry Potter?
History & The Arts

How does JK Rowling use Latin and other classical languages in Harry Potter?

...last names: the mythological name of the boy brought up a by a wolf, along with his twin brother Romulus, is paired with an adaptation of the Latin word lupus, meaning wolf. These are just a few of the many examples of Rowling’s use of classical languages throughout the Harry Potter series, which drew on her own experiences as a student of classics at Exeter University....
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Discover OpenLearn on Spotify
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Discover OpenLearn on Spotify

...University academics about their areas of expertise and the content they have on OpenLearn. With over 900 courses available, and thousands of articles, interactives and videos covering a huge array of subject areas, you can expect a fascinating new topic in every episode! We’ll also be sharing some of the most popular and relevant content on our YouTube channel, so you...
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Introducing Religions
History & The Arts

Introducing Religions

...University Course A217 Introducing Religions... Introducing Religions A short introduction to this album. The architecture of a mosque The largest and most splendid mosque in India. An important shrine in Delhi The most important Sufi shrine in India in Awia near Delhi. Hinduism in an Indian village How Hindu practice has changed in a small Indian village over the last 25...
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Introducing professional practice
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Introducing professional practice

...University course K114 Introducing professional practice... Introducing professional practice A short introduction to this album. A day in the life of a hospital ward: Ward Sister A Ward Sister describes a typical day for her A day in the life of a hospital ward: Senior Registrar A Dave Senior Registrar in medicine describes a typical day for him A day in the life of a...
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Retail management and marketing
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Retail management and marketing

...University course B122 An introduction to retail management and marketing... Store operations A look at how stores plan and operate, focussing on Waterstone's and Clarks. Bar code technology Looking at the increase and benefits of online shopping and barcode technology. The impact of marketing The importance of marketing and communication. The agency and the message This...
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Financial strategy and private finance initiative
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Financial strategy and private finance initiative

...University course B821 Financial strategy... Financial Strategy An introduction to this album. PFI - an introduction Culture shift: using private finance to fund public projects. Why PFI? Comparing the Private Finance Initiative with financing through the public sector. The public sector Choosing the PFI route means Calderdale NHS Trust can finally have a new hospital....
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Diverse perspectives on health and illness
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Diverse perspectives on health and illness

...University course KYN275 Reflecting on whole lives - diverse perspectives on health and illness... Diverse Perspectives on Health and Illness A short introduction to this album Holism: the whole truth The notion of holistic therapy is one that is becoming increasingly mainstream. An engaging debate with practitioners explores the pros and cons of this approach. Fuel...
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