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How religious groups support peacebuilding in the UK
History & The Arts

How religious groups support peacebuilding in the UK

...enabling people working in the public sector and schools to better understand the identities and needs of different communities. In this film, Dr John Maiden interviews Riaz Ravat, Deputy Director, about its work. Transcript These OpenLearn materials are an adapted extract from the Open University course DA332 Religion and global challenges in the past and present....
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Health, Sports & Psychology

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...best. Delve deeper into the subject Has this whetted your appetite to find out more about sports psychology and other related topics? Why not take your journey further with a wealth of content on OpenLearn, from bespoke video produced for the Commonwealth Games, to academic insight and free course exploring psychological impact of sports injury. Sit forward and enjoy!...
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Art, Loot and Empire: The Benin Bronzes
History & The Arts

Art, Loot and Empire: The Benin Bronzes

...courses and qualifications. This is the remarkable story of the Benin Bronzes, beautiful artworks in their own right, but also artefacts of cultural significance to the West African kingdom that produced them. Join retired Open University associate lecturer Linda Buckley, as she explores the history behind these objects. [Benin Bronzes head statue] We go on a journey from...
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How can I support bereaved neurodivergent children?
Health, Sports & Psychology

How can I support bereaved neurodivergent children?

...courses and qualifications. Not everyone experiences grief in the same way. Whilst under-researched, there is evidence that neurodivergent people may experience grief, as well as the social practices around death and bereavement, differently from others. This is thought to be related to their neurodivergence – in the differences in how their brains process information,...
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What failing in the learning journey feels like
Education & Development

What failing in the learning journey feels like

...courses and qualifications. Failing an assignment at whatever point in your learning journey is not simply an academic event – it can feel deeply personal, almost existential. Students often describe an overwhelming mix of shock, disbelief, grief, and shame. These mix of emotions can raise questions regarding self and study. How the feedback of a failure is delivered...
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Should I use a skills-based CV to smooth the gaps in my employment history?
Money & Business

Should I use a skills-based CV to smooth the gaps in my employment history?

...ask their permission first) You do not need to include: nationality (unless you will need a UK work permit) marital status details and ages of children your health status school and university address examining boards minor qualifications unrelated to the post applied for You can find further support with developing an effective CV as part of the Learning To Learn course...
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Water in Ethiopia
Nature & Environment

Water in Ethiopia

...course U116 Environment: journeys through a changing world... Water in Ethiopia A short introduction to this album. Water - a human right Access to water in Ethiopia can be a matter of life or death. This is brief look at the lives of people for whom an adequate water supply can never be taken for granted. Water in rural Ethiopia A day in the life of Yeshiemebet Zewdu., a...
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English: Personal Experiences
Education & Development

English: Personal Experiences

...course U214 Worlds of English... Benjamin Zephaniah Benjamin Zephaniah describes his love for the organic nature of English language. Colin Goh Colin Goh explains how English influenced his life growing up in Singapore. Derek Simpson Derek Simpson discusses how growing up in a working class area changed his accent. Garth Judd Garth Judd describes his experience adapting...
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