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Children and violence: an introductory, international and interdisciplinary approach
Society, Politics & Law

Children and violence: an introductory, international and interdisciplinary approach

...Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: discuss the ways in which children are the victims of violence and the multiple effects that violence has on children, encompassing not only physical pain and injury but also psychological damage examine the various roles that children play in relation to violence, as victims, perpetrators, witnesses,...
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Level 2: Intermediate 20 hrs
Aquatic mammals
Nature & Environment

Aquatic mammals

...Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: contrast the physical properties of air and water and describe implications of such differences for aquatic mammals give examples of the adaptations displayed by aquatic mammals that enable them to hold their breath while submerged for relatively long periods describe some of the biological differences...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
MSE’s Academy of Money Badge icon
Money & Business

MSE’s Academy of Money

...learn how your income is affected by the deductions of income tax and National Insurance Contributions (NICs). This will help you understand the difference between your net income and your gross income. This distinction is crucial to make a good budget. The key message of this session is that a carefully planned household budget is the foundation of good financial...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
What is COVID-19?
Science, Maths & Technology

What is COVID-19?

...minimising contact is currently our only tool to get on top of this pandemic. It is important to learn lessons from the international response to the crisis. As the UK prepares for the impact of the peak of the epidemic, life in China is gradually returning to normal, as the lockdown and physical distancing measures have successfully turned the tide of the epidemic....
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Article 10 mins
Fair shares? Why sharing needs a democratic revolution
Society, Politics & Law

Fair shares? Why sharing needs a democratic revolution

...learn from each other and develop new social relationships. The perils There are some downsides to running a democratic platform, however. The most prominent being that Freegle’s democratic model has made growing the network even more challenging than it might otherwise have been. Lengthy decision-making processes, based on discussion and voting, have meant that...
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Article 5 mins
How testosterone affects risk taking behaviour
Science, Maths & Technology

How testosterone affects risk taking behaviour

...learning more about risk taking behaviour, dopamine and addictions why not try our second level module SDK228 The science of the mind: investigating mental health. This module covers addiction as one of its topics with a focus on the role of dopamine in producing risk taking behaviour. The module also covers other aspects of mental health including mood disorders like...
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Article 10 mins
Here's how we can save the car – and the planet at the same time
Science, Maths & Technology

Here's how we can save the car – and the planet at the same time

...all cars will survive into the future, but if we are better stewards of what we have now and learn to cherish products in a more subjective way than the market does, cars can definitely last for longer. [The Conversation] Alexandre Rodrigues, PhD candidate, , Nottingham Trent University This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article....
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Article 10 mins
Why do American parties hold conventions?
Society, Politics & Law

Why do American parties hold conventions?

...learn both from the contents and delivery of the speeches as well as from who is up there on stage. While the political establishment in each party may well know a lot about a vice-presidential nominee, the vast majority of voters will not. This matters because a running mate is often chosen to “balance” the ticket and broaden its appeal, whether on ideology, age,...
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