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Opening up history: anti-nuclear activism during the Cold War
History & The Arts

Opening up history: anti-nuclear activism during the Cold War

...research on anti-nuclear and peace activism, it’s striking how far the actions and campaigns of individuals and groups of citizens are noticed by policymakers, who need to respond. In some cases, this means addressing their concerns; in others it means trying to mollify them; sometimes it’s much more antagonistic. But overall, it is encouraging to see the impact we...
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An introduction to software development
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to software development

...research in many areas of computing and in other science-based disciplines. The workflow is lightweight but structures any future research you may do – for instance, as part of other taught or research modules – and will underpin your studies as you progress through the programme...An introduction to software development: 8.1.1 Preparation - There are many tools...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Literacy, social justice and inclusive practice
Education & Development

Literacy, social justice and inclusive practice

...research approaches and methodologies do you think have underpinned Graff’s research and development of the concept of the ‘literacy myth’? How do you think Graff’s research methodology differs from the approaches of economists interested in the relationship between literacy and economic growth? How could Graff’s research methodology explain the different views...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Sporting women in the media
Health, Sports & Psychology

Sporting women in the media

...research on gender in sport today. Thanks for joining me today, Katie. KATIE BARAK: Oh yes. Thank you for asking me. I’m really excited to talk about this. HELEN OWTON: I just wanted to start by asking your view about gender? KATIE BARAK: Gender plays in the- I mean pretty much every aspect of everyone’s everyday life. It affects how we engage with each other. It...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Mental health: Tips for mates
Health, Sports & Psychology

Mental health: Tips for mates

...Research - Try to find out about the illness to enable you to understand it. Family and friends who live with someone suffering need to have a grasp on the problem - and, because any condition like this can affect the lives of those around the ill person, they need support too. There are lots of books and websites you can look at. Danger signs - If you think your friend...
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Why was the Systems Thinking in Practice hub created?
Society, Politics & Law

Why was the Systems Thinking in Practice hub created?

...researching systems thinking in practice for 50 years. Many of our staff and students have played significant roles in many different organisations and in many different settings. We have taught thousands of students and reached hundreds of thousands of learners. Many have found that systems thinking has profoundly changed their lives and the way they work. With the...
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What this hub is about
Education & Development

What this hub is about

...research and some of the university's high-quality teaching in this area, but also provide a necessary and important source of knowledge for this organisation as well as for the general public. These resources will help people to understand both historic and contemporary ideas of race and racism and how these ideas could inform our decisions and interactions. A short...
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Introduction to mental health science
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introduction to mental health science

...research and employment in the fields of medical and psychological sciences (neuroscience, psychology, health sciences). It will develop the critical skills and knowledge that are relevant to employment within the health sector, life sciences, medical and related fields, and to inform and strengthen professional practice. These free courses are adapted extracts from the...
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