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For some people, staying awake might help fight depression
Health, Sports & Psychology

For some people, staying awake might help fight depression

...University Hospital in Gothenburg, Sweden, who is currently running a trial of wake therapy. Recovery from depression is associated with a normalisation of these cycles. “I think depression may be one of the consequences of this basic flattening of circadian rhythms and homeostasis in the brain,” says Benedetti. “When we sleep-deprive depressed people, we restore...
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Article 15 mins
What is a metal?
Science, Maths & Technology

What is a metal?

...University course S111 Questions in science...What is a metal?: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand metallic bonding and how it is related to metallic characteristics understand the role of metals in everyday life...What is a metal?: 1 What is a metal? - To begin, have a look at the following questions. Write down the names of...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs
The oceans
Science, Maths & Technology

The oceans

...University course S206 Environmental science...The oceans: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: explain in your own words, and use correctly, all the bold terms in the text identify, classify and interpret various features visible on the ocean floor interpret temperature and salinity plots recorded in the oceans interpret spatial maps of...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Social marketing
Money & Business

Social marketing

...University course B324 Marketing and society...Social marketing: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: describe and explain the meaning and nature of social marketing analyse social marketing problems and suggest ways of solving these recognise the range of stakeholders involved in social marketing programmes and their role as target...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Capacity and demand management
Society, Politics & Law

Capacity and demand management

...University in association with the Police Service of Northern Ireland...This free course, Capacity and demand management, is part of the series focusing on leadership, decision-making and communication in the context of policing within the community. This course focuses on the use of data to make decisions, using actions taken in managing capacity and demand as the...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Mathematics for science and technology Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Mathematics for science and technology

...University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to your career, and to provide evidence of continuing professional development. Once you are signed in, you can manage your digital badges online from My OpenLearn68. In addition, you can download and print your...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Supporting babies and toddlers
Education & Development

Supporting babies and toddlers

...University and professionals at Early Years Wales...The first two years of a child’s life are a time of incredible change and development. This free course helps practitioners to understand these changes and explore how they can support babies and toddlers in early childhood settings. This course draws on research and expertise from early childhood academics at The Open...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
The technology of crime control
Society, Politics & Law

The technology of crime control

...University; Bob Patison Superintendent with the Newcastle Police force; Andrew Puddephat General Secretary of Liberty (civil rights organisation); Richard Thomas Member of the Association of Chief Police Officers crime prevention sub committee; Richard Sparks Professor of Criminology at the University of Keele and now Professor of Criminology at the University of...
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr