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What can we expect at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What can we expect at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games?

...learns her moves on YouTube rather than having a coach. What about Team GB’s chances of medals? While Sky Brown does have the chance of a medal Team GB having some hot favourites, such as swimmer Adam Peaty in the 100m breaststroke event. Cycling golden couple, Laura and Jason Kenny, are both close to creating British Olympic history as Laura is one gold medal away from...
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Synthesis as a way of understanding the changing uniqueness of rural Ireland
OpenLearn Ireland

Synthesis as a way of understanding the changing uniqueness of rural Ireland

...Learning Outcomes After completing this series of articles, you will be able to: Recognise how the different elements of society are linked together in any one particular place Apply the method of synthesis to explain how places in rural Ireland retain their uniqueness within evolving systems of interdependence Recognise how links between places, are part of wider...
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The Olympic torch: the truth
History & The Arts

The Olympic torch: the truth

...with the Olympic torch in the centre of London, just be glad it isn’t Goebbels. Visit our 2021 Olympics Hub to read more articles like this, play our Olympisize Me game, watch videos with leading athletes and much more. The Open University provides a wide range of courses and degrees through distance learning. Why not request a prospectus today and start a new journey?...
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How can governments ensure their cybersecurity is strong?
Digital & Computing

How can governments ensure their cybersecurity is strong?

...Thus when states or localities are doing interesting things – like Michigan, but also like New Jersey and others – it is worth taking note, giving recognition, and hoping that other jurisdictions can learn from their experience. This article originally appeared on Stanford University's Center For Internet and Society blog under a CC-BY Creative Commons licence...
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A gift of life at the end of life
Health, Sports & Psychology

A gift of life at the end of life

...learning to live with loss building a new way of living looking forward with hope. As you watch the film reflect on some of the themes above and the important messages shared by the families and the professionals involved in organ donation. Please be aware, the film contains emotionally challenging content. Transcript As a society we find it uncomfortable to hear the...
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Water: Managing the 1% in a climate changing world
Nature & Environment

Water: Managing the 1% in a climate changing world

...learning approaches to water management. Systems thinking acknowledges the holistic nature of water and our own roles and collaborative responsibilities as managers in water systems, rather than just as consumers. In England, this approach has helped develop catchment partnerships between government and national and local groups. From very small beginnings, the...
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Three solutions for the nursing staffing crisis in the NHS
Health, Sports & Psychology

Three solutions for the nursing staffing crisis in the NHS

...learning opportunities available for students. Even if the 40,000 vacancy deficit of 2018 has diminished, it is unlikely that increasing the number of students is likely to have significant impact - at least in the shorter term – and retention of staff is therefore another important factor. 3. Upskilling the healthcare workforce - The role of Nursing Associates and...
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A brief history of the lens
Society, Politics & Law

A brief history of the lens

...that appeared through a lens. The arrival of photography did not solve the challenges of understanding what we could now see, but it extended the possibilities of what we could explore. Explore further: To learn more about the impact lenses have made in our lives, check out our 'Life through a lens interactive' where you will get to explore the history of lenses and more....
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