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The contribution of women in the Singer factory strike of 1911
Society, Politics & Law

The contribution of women in the Singer factory strike of 1911

...preparation of this part of the publication were; Clydebank and Renfrew Press Engineering Forward Glasgow evening News Glasgow Herald The Industrialist Lennox Herald Paisley Daily Expresss The Socialist Clydebank on OpenLearn There are a series of articles regarding different aspects of Clydebank’s History on OpenLearn under the heading, Clydebank - strife and strikes....
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Ashura
History & The Arts

Ashura

...public gathering in the contemporary world. For Shi‘a muslims too Muharram is also a time for charity. People will feed the poor and those taking part in the processions. People may also host gatherings where those attending listen to recitations of narratives and poems focusing on the events at Karbala. The recitations dwell on the sufferings of Imam Husayn and his...
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‘Land grab’: an environmental issue?
Nature & Environment

‘Land grab’: an environmental issue?

...public policies and investment in infrastructure...‘Land grab’: an environmental issue?: 3 Senegal and land acquisition/land grab - Natural capital may be defined as those features of the natural environment that people rely on for food, livelihood and quality of life. Natural capital includes arable and grazing land, forests, water, fisheries and minerals. Natural...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
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Digital & Computing

Digital skills: succeeding in a digital world

...health information. For organisations, becoming more digital is likely to increase visibility, efficiency and competitiveness. For society in general, being digitally confident empowers people to make their voices heard on issues of importance to them. Digital skills are also highly important when it comes to studying. There is more to succeeding online than just knowing...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Strategic planning for online learning
Education & Development

Strategic planning for online learning

...public hosting solutions exist (e.g. WordPress and MediaWiki) to support pupils publishing online. Similar tools are available within virtual learning environments, offering the security of developing content in a closed environment. * Open Educational Resources (OER) Open Educational Resources are forms of learning content that are shared online with minimal restrictions...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Should the Americans consider the lessons of Brexit before voting this November?
Society, Politics & Law

Should the Americans consider the lessons of Brexit before voting this November?

...health of markets is to retirement and savings accounts. It also reminds us how important stability is for consumer confidence, employment and overall growth. It is perhaps a small irony that echoes of 2008 are a key driving force behind the current push toward populism. If nothing else, the Great Recession should highlight the need for greater certainty in the political...
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Life-changing scholarships and bursaries at The Open University
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Life-changing scholarships and bursaries at The Open University

...health deteriorated. Since April 2019, I have been her full-time unpaid carer and look after her 24 hours a day, seven days a week with intermittent respite. Caring for a loved one means it’s very easy to stop being yourself. Thanks to this chance I feel alive, reborn like I am back in control of my life and I am going to succeed. This scholarship has given me the hope...
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Early widowhood: navigating a way through grief
Health, Sports & Psychology

Early widowhood: navigating a way through grief

...Health and Social Care courses and qualifications. Becoming a widow When my husband Alan was dying, one of the thoughts that haunted me every day I cared for him was: soon I would become a widow. I was 60 and Alan was 63 when on 21 November 2017 he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease. We had met in 2006 and married in 2014 and neither of us had children from our...
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