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Systems modelling
Science, Maths & Technology

Systems modelling

...become apparent when compared to a different model or categorisation or theory. I remember being quite startled when I was told that the Inuit of North America had many different words for snow. Here was a thing (one thing) in my conceptualisation of the world, which another group of people found helpful to divide into many different categories. As another example, there...
Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Introducing Virgil’s Aeneid
History & The Arts

Introducing Virgil’s Aeneid

...become the ancestor of the Romans. Here, you will focus on the characterisation of this legendary hero, and learn why he was so important to the Romans of the Augustan era. This course uses translations of Virgil’s poem, and assumes no prior knowledge of Latin, but it will introduce you to some key Latin words and phrases in the original text...This free course offers...
Level 2: Intermediate 7 hrs
Three principles of a coaching approach
Money & Business

Three principles of a coaching approach

...becomes. NARRATOR In this example of bad rapport, keep an eye out for mismatches. For example, a posture, gesture, and facial expression. Also, look out for vocal mismatches around volume and tone. Finally, keep an eye out for mismatches of energy and pace. [KNOCKING] JANE Hi, Tim. TIM Hi, Jane. JANE Take a seat. won't be a second. I've just got to finish this off. TIM...
COVID-19: Immunology, vaccines and epidemiology Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

COVID-19: Immunology, vaccines and epidemiology

...becomes infected, and the immune system then reacts to destroy the virus and virus-infected cells. In the end, the immune system prevails and there is no longer any of the virus left in that host – this is referred to as sterile immunity. Usually, an acute infection will last for a few weeks, at most. However, some virus infections can evade the immune system and lie...
Exploring health: is your lifestyle really to blame?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exploring health: is your lifestyle really to blame?

...students from the School of Health, Wellbeing and Social Care were asked to consider this question, more than two-thirds selected ‘Yes – a little (being overweight is somewhat to do with a person’s lifestyle)’. The results were as follows (from a group of 253 respondents): A. Yes – entirely (being overweight is entirely related to a person’s lifestyle) = 13%...
The range of work with young people
Education & Development

The range of work with young people

...student. He is reflecting on how different conceptions of rights and responsibilities influence this work. While studying E131 and E118 over the last few years I have read about and met people who work for a number of projects and organisations who ensure Young People are aware of the rights that they have. These include things like housing and rights to benefits. I was...
Hybrid working: digital communication and collaboration
Digital & Computing

Hybrid working: digital communication and collaboration

...becoming more important...Communication and digital collaboration skills are now essential for new ways of working and thriving in a digital world. As more organisations move to permanent hybrid working, being able to connect with others, manage your digital persona and use the digital tools and understand expectations is becoming more important. This course is part of...
Understanding systems thinking in practice (STiP)
Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding systems thinking in practice (STiP)

...students wanting to enhance their individual professional practice. Understanding STiP is presented in two parts introducing three core STiP activities based on a STiP heuristic for making strategy and improving ‘wicked’ situations of change and uncertainty. This course provides a brief overview of five key systems approaches. These approaches are: system dynamics...