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A Europe of the Regions?
Society, Politics & Law

A Europe of the Regions?

...think globally and act locally’, rather than simply relying on nation states to do their ‘thinking and acting’ for them, as was often the case formerly. This is especially true of regions in the EU where these developments have advanced furthest, and the EU now has an increasingly important regional dimension (Jeffery, 1997). Section 4 considers the EU itself as a...
Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
The 'what now Wednesday' after the Super Tuesday before
Society, Politics & Law

The 'what now Wednesday' after the Super Tuesday before

...think that Sanders’ supporters will fall behind Clinton when he’s no longer in the race, but don’t be too sure. Sanders’ surprising success so far has been based on his criticism of the establishment, his pleas for common sense, and his appeal to individuals – small donors. Who else in the race purports to represent the same ideals? Donald Trump. True, Trump and...
6 ways to make your voice heard in Wales
Society, Politics & Law

6 ways to make your voice heard in Wales

...think about their ideas for new laws and policies is by holding public consultations and inquiries. Usually, an idea will be opened for consultation, and people and organisations across Wales will have the opportunity to say what they think about it. [6 ways to make your voice heard in Wales body] Whichever body has proposed the idea will then take all this feedback into...
The importance of interpersonal skills
Money & Business

The importance of interpersonal skills

...think! We’d love to hear from you to help us improve our free learning offering through OpenLearn by filling out this short survey...The importance of interpersonal skills: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: recognise the importance of interpersonal skills describe how good communication with other can influence our working...
Health and safety in the laboratory and field
Science, Maths & Technology

Health and safety in the laboratory and field

...think about minimising exposure of yourself and colleagues to these chemical and biological agents. The following background and information is intended to make you more aware of health and safety aspects of your laboratory and field-based research work. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of postgraduate study in Science...Health and safety in the laboratory and...
Addysg gynhwysol: deall yr hyn a olygwn (Cymru)
Education & Development

Addysg gynhwysol: deall yr hyn a olygwn (Cymru)

...system er budd pawb: mae hyn yn cynnwys athrawon, myfyrwyr a phawb yn y sefydliad addysgol. Mae addysg gynhwysol yn ymwneud â chymryd rhan a dysgu oddi wrth ei gilydd. Nid yw addysg gynhwysol yn sefydlog – mae'n datblygu...2 Modelau meddwl: 2 Modelau meddwl - Yn Adran 1, gofynnwyd i chi ystyried eich diffiniadau eich hun o addysg gynhwysol. Yn Adran 2, rydym yn dangos...
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Money & Business

MSE’s Academy of Money

...think about your options when retiring, such as how much your state pension will amount to, supplementing this with an occupational or personal pension, and what you can do if your pension provision falls short of what you need. The current cost-of-living crisis arising from the surge in energy prices and exacerbated by the rising cost of other essentials has made it even...
Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
The use of force in international law
Society, Politics & Law

The use of force in international law

...system of the balance of power. This system survived in Europe until the beginning of the twentieth century, effectively coming to an end with the outbreak of the First World War. In the aftermath of the First World War efforts were made to rebuild international relations between states through the establishment and operation of an international institution which would...