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Starting your small business
Money & Business

Starting your small business

...out of studying the course. And finally, I want to give an overview of how the course works and fits together. So starting with the broad content. The course is split into four sections: Section 1: Small business structures • Section 2: Small business and marketing • Section 3: Small business responsibilities • Section 4: Succeeding in a small business If you...
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Ageing, health inequalities and an integrated approach
Health, Sports & Psychology

Ageing, health inequalities and an integrated approach

...out about The Open University's Health and Social Care courses and qualifications. As part of the Ageing Well Public Talk Series we explore how important it is to maintain well-balanced nutrition and hydration throughout our lives, as well as regular physical and social activity in older age. Within the series we also explore how this knowledge might be used to facilitate...
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Reducing digital carbon footprint through responsible procurement
Nature & Environment

Reducing digital carbon footprint through responsible procurement

...out about The Open University's Environment courses Digital carbon footprints Our modern-day digital dependency carries with it many unique characteristics. Besides the benefits that digital technologies can provide, such as efficiencies, scale and advanced capabilities, there are other social and environmental aspects that are often less obvious. One such characteristic...
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On the death of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
Society, Politics & Law

On the death of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela

...out for more leaders with his intellect, courage, kindness and grace. Some leading politicians have expressed regret that their parties and their governments propped up apartheid. They are right that history should judge them harshly but Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was magnanimous as he and South Africa emerged into freedom, peace and reconciliation. There are many...
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Racial inequities in health: The impact of COVID-19 in Wales and beyond
Health, Sports & Psychology

Racial inequities in health: The impact of COVID-19 in Wales and beyond

...out the voices of people from marginalised, migrant and minority ethnic population groups. A sociologist by training, Dr Saltus’ research incorporates critical race theory, feminism, community development theory, and critical perspectives in health, social policy and practice. About the presentations These presentations were given as part of Inequalities and...
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‘Nobody can say to me that I can’t do it’: Exploring the study journey of female students from South Asian backgrounds
Education & Development

‘Nobody can say to me that I can’t do it’: Exploring the study journey of female students from South Asian backgrounds

...out to explore: experiences of concurrent study at level 3 the relationship between study, work and family and gender identity, belonging and support at the university curriculum and teaching and learning practices. We worked with a sample of nine students who self-identified as British South Asian from Pakistani or Indian backgrounds using visual narratives,...
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Why isn't Doctor Who a vegan?
History & The Arts

Why isn't Doctor Who a vegan?

...out of the series because he wanted to make the Doctor more relatable to the audience. But the result is that the Doctor now displays some very confused ethics. In episode Boom Town from 2005, Eccleston’s Doctor discusses issues about death and mercy with a condemned alien. The scene is set in a restaurant, and the Doctor orders steak and chips. In the episode The Age...
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The Z Files: Jon Chase
Science, Maths & Technology

The Z Files: Jon Chase

...out there and look at them. And if I need a telescope get one. If I can’t afford one find a society where they do it. And don’t be afraid for people to tell you you shouldn’t do it, you can’t, you’ve got to stay strong to your dreams, you know, and hopefully there’ll be people who are kind enough to help you. And you normally find them at least once in your...
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