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Tackling juror trauma and stress
Society, Politics & Law

Tackling juror trauma and stress

...courses. [A stressed woman, leaning against a wall.] It goes without saying that being a juror can be stressful, particularly in offence against the person cases where jurors may be subjected to a range of graphic imagery depicting injury and death. Added to this, recent technological advances in 3D printing processes allow jurors to examine highly detailed physical...
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Working at Wimbledon: a day in the life of a sport rehab therapist
Health, Sports & Psychology

Working at Wimbledon: a day in the life of a sport rehab therapist

...courses and qualifications. Samantha, what is your role at Wimbledon? I am a sport rehabilitation therapist. My role is to get the British players prepped and ready for their matches which, may include taping, massage, mobility, and warming up. Additionally, I also help them to recover afterwards and treat any minor injuries. Is this your first time working at...
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Tennis Grand Slams – what are they and why are there only four of them?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Tennis Grand Slams – what are they and why are there only four of them?

...courses and qualifications. The first Wimbledon Championships were held in 1877 with play in one category only – the Gentlemen’s singles. Players had to pay a guinea to enter, and it was won by Spencer Gore, an Old Harrovian.Since its inaugural championships Wimbledon has become a Major or Grand Slam event alongside three other prestigious Grand Slam events. This...
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Enceladus: A habitable ice world?
Science, Maths & Technology

Enceladus: A habitable ice world?

...courses. Although I am a physicist by training and have a little experience with electronics, developing a system with the necessary capabilities to accurately analyse ices will be demanding. I am confident that through the relevant training and the help of the team at The Open University I will be able to gain the necessary skills to achieve this. However daunting this...
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How time and place matter for migrants’ social mobility
Society, Politics & Law

How time and place matter for migrants’ social mobility

...course, some migrants may be able to build networks around their children’s school which may foster greater knowledge and understanding of the destination society. These interactions can help them enhance their employment opportunities, and therefore help to build their economic capital. Economic capital can also help them to build cultural capital for their children's...
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Climate change: the kale smoothie of TV
Society, Politics & Law

Climate change: the kale smoothie of TV

...course viewers should risk wasting some of their time by actually watching them, and take a little more time to tell the media what they think. Have programmes changed their thinking or actions? If not, what would make a difference? I’m not sure it matters precisely how climate change is added to people’s TV diets. But the latest scientific research and the Paris...
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Melanoma: an emerging concern
Health, Sports & Psychology

Melanoma: an emerging concern

...courses and qualifications. What is melanoma? Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer that arises from melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing melanin, or colour in the skin. The incidence of melanoma has been increasing globally, with 132,000 cases reported annually among the adult population. While it is commonly associated with older adults, recent trends...
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How does trauma influence identity and engagement with extremism?
Health, Sports & Psychology

How does trauma influence identity and engagement with extremism?

...courses and qualifications. What are extremism and terrorism? There is no agreed-on definition for these terms, as different countries define them in various ways. However, extremism can be understood as strong vocal and active opposition to the fundamental values of a society such as democracy, tolerance and the rule of law. Violent extremism or terrorism is the taking...
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