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Sea level rise | International case studies
Nature & Environment

Sea level rise | International case studies

...studies on how these countries are coping...To read more about each area affected, click on the below banner... [Banner image for Tuvalu article. ] 1) Tuvalu, South Pacific Tuvalu, a country consisting of several small islands, has been described as a canary in a mine, as it is predicted to become the first country to disappear into the ocean.... Read more.... [A group of...
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Free online Philosophy / Religious Studies courses
Education & Development

Free online Philosophy / Religious Studies courses

Discover these free Philosophy and Religious Studies courses on OpenLearn...[university ready - white back ] This resource is part of the University Ready hub. Find more resources like this on the hub homepage.
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At a crossroads: navigating work and/or family alongside study
Health, Sports & Psychology

At a crossroads: navigating work and/or family alongside study

...studying with family or employment responsibilities can be difficult. This interactive explores different challenges, including lack of understanding and support from family members and employers, time pressures, and dealing with the emotional side of navigating work, family and study. Based on the real-life experiences of students*, our evidence-informed tips and advice...
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Free tech tools to help you study
Digital & Computing

Free tech tools to help you study

...studies. ...What this resource is about Are you new to being a student and setting up your laptop ready to study? Or perhaps you're returning after a break and getting back into the swing of things. You may already have preferences for how your devices are set up. For example, you might like dark mode, prefer having documents read aloud, or find larger text easier to...
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Ordinary dying and the Queen: Reflections on a case study
Health, Sports & Psychology

Ordinary dying and the Queen: Reflections on a case study

...study reveals...Find out more about The Open University’s Health and Social Care courses. This article is reproduced with kind permission of Marie Curie. Shortly after Queen Elizabeth II died in early September, renowned palliative care consultant, Dr Kathryn Mannix outlined on Twitter how the Queen’s death might be an example of ‘ordinary dying’. Others both on...
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Systems in action: Pea canning case study
Money & Business

Systems in action: Pea canning case study

...study dates from 1965, and is an example of a situation that still occurs frequently. The company concerned was the leader in its market in the food canning industry in the UK and belonged to a large parent group. Its main product (a canned vegetable) has some 65% of this market, a share that had been relatively stable since before the war. Investment Believing it would...
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Classical studies: it's more than the words
History & The Arts

Classical studies: it's more than the words

When thinking about ancient literature and historiography, we need to consider more than just the words written, but the aims of the author, role of the translator, political and cultural issues of the time of writing as well as the period in history...Historiography and ancient literature: it’s more than words This second introductory article provides some ideas about...
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Gamified Intelligent Cyber Aptitude and Skills Training (GICAST) Badge icon
Digital & Computing

Gamified Intelligent Cyber Aptitude and Skills Training (GICAST)

...study the course and about badges in the next sections. Gamified Intelligent Cyber Aptitude Skills Training (GICAST) has several learning outcomes, describing what we hope you will achieve by the end of the course. After completing this course, you should have a better understanding of: implementing a plan to protect your digital life recognising threats to online safety...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs