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Rough sleepers in policy and practice: chaotic and off course, or misunderstood?
Society, Politics & Law

Rough sleepers in policy and practice: chaotic and off course, or misunderstood?

...management of unusual or new situations, such as deciding where to stay and whether to engage with homelessness services. David spoke about sleeping rough in an area he knew well, and the ways in which that allowed him to deal with the risk to his safety, but also put him at risk of being seen by people he knew, saying: “I didn't want to leave the area 'cause I knew it...
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Article 10 mins
Studying natural sciences bilingually
Science, Maths & Technology

Studying natural sciences bilingually

...management of the environment and natural resources – and so developing the ability to communicate with people who are involved in managing the natural environment is a really important thing to ensure that environmental policies are developed and supported by the general public, land managers and politicians. Studying the natural sciences in Welsh means that you have...
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Level 1: Introductory 1 hr
Mastering systems thinking in practice Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Mastering systems thinking in practice

...manage your digital badges online from My OpenLearn. In addition, you can download and print your OpenLearn statement of participation - which also displays your Open University badge. ...Week 1: Systems thinking in practice: Introduction - Welcome to this badged open course, Mastering systems thinking in practice. In this first week of the course, you will be encouraged...
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Level 3: Advanced 24 hrs
Living History: Life as a Railway Worker During the 2020–21 COVID-19 Global Pandemic
Society, Politics & Law

Living History: Life as a Railway Worker During the 2020–21 COVID-19 Global Pandemic

...managers to discuss measures to maintain the safety of both their colleagues and passengers alike. It was often railway workers who were responsible for getting other ‘key’ workers – such as carers, doctors and nurses – to their places of work. Most of the time, their managers were working at home, so they very much relied on their colleagues and union...
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Article 10 mins
Skills to succeed in the workplace
Education & Development

Skills to succeed in the workplace

...In addition to the opportunities for young people, The Open University in Scotland is also committed to supporting staff in our partner organisations to upskill and continue their professional development. Liaising with staff, we've suggested some free courses which might be of interest. Working with young people Leadership and management Discover more content like this...
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Article 10 mins
A Support Net: Can you help someone in need?
Health, Sports & Psychology

A Support Net: Can you help someone in need?

...manage alone. Contacting your GP is a common starting point, if you are feeling mentally unwell - but also think about consulting a trained therapist, friends and family, charities, community and work support, and student services. Additionally, below is a list of useful resources and helplines: Mind's information and support pages Call the Samaritans on 116 123, for free...
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Partnerships: working across boundaries
Money & Business

Partnerships: working across boundaries

...manage relationships across various physical and cultural divides? This album explores how the formation of a variety of partnerships, spanning public, private and voluntary sectors, has radically regenerated the City of Stoke-on-Trent in the UK, bringing major improvements for the city’s physical and social environments. A second case study features Medecins Sans...
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Audio 38 mins
Entrepreneurial Lives
Money & Business

Entrepreneurial Lives

...management - and the need to act-out or ‘perform’ to clients and customers. Mompreneurs: Working mothers who run their own businesses MariaLaura focuses on women entrepreneurs with children, the reasons for their business choices, and the challenges / rewards of balancing demands of work and family in this way. Friends, family and fools: A help or a hindrance?...
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Audio 1 hr 17 mins