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Impossible Peace 2: Introduction
OpenLearn Ireland

Impossible Peace 2: Introduction

...course it is still a source of irritation that much of political unionism is still resistant towards any move which promotes Irish language, Irish culture or indeed any issue perceived as 'nationalist'. Nevertheless, I believe that change is unstoppable and there is a real building momentum towards a new Ireland, one where everyone is treated equally, regardless of...
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Proud of nursing associates: who they are and why they are important
Health, Sports & Psychology

Proud of nursing associates: who they are and why they are important

...courses and qualifications. Who are nursing associates? Firstly, and most importantly, nursing associates (NAs) should not be viewed as a ‘cheap nurse’ – they bring essential knowledge and skills to a healthcare team. When valued and deployed effectively, they facilitate high quality patient care. The nursing associate (NA) role was proposed in England in 2015...
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How can we improve teaching about Islam?
Education & Development

How can we improve teaching about Islam?

...courses. The problem, however, is that the teaching of Islam has been limited to its religious practice. Its impact on the arts and culture, particularly in the United States, is seldom discussed. What teaching of Islam misses In high school history books, there is little mention of the intertwined histories of Europe, Asia and Africa in the middle ages and the...
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A difficult conversation to have about racism
Education & Development

A difficult conversation to have about racism

...course, everyone will think it’s a joke me studying English”. Or another time, when I went on a training session and the topic changed to an arranged marriage. The group activity started and the people on my table looked straight to me for an answer. It took me everything not to scream “Arranged marriages happen in other cultures too, look at the Royal Family!” It...
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The historical and ongoing persecution of Europe’s gypsies
History & The Arts

The historical and ongoing persecution of Europe’s gypsies

...courses and qualifications [Our] ash was mingled in the ovens - why should we be remembered separately…? (Woolford & Wolejszo S, 2006). [Forced Roma female labourers at Ravensbrϋck concentration camp] Forced Roma female labourers at Ravensbruck concentration camp The Roma (also known as Gypsies, Travellers, Sinti, Romani) are one of Europe’s oldest ethnic minorities....
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Diversity in Education: Challenging the Norm in Academic Recruitment
Education & Development

Diversity in Education: Challenging the Norm in Academic Recruitment

...course, we do also need to recognise that black and ethnic minority staff are not a homogenous group, and more consideration needs to be given to different characteristics within various ethnic groups recognition of values and skills that diversity brings (Johnson, anon). Alongside these recommendations, our research supports that it is of utmost importance that we first...
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Neurodiversity: What is it and what does it look like across races?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Neurodiversity: What is it and what does it look like across races?

...courses and qualifications What is neurodiversity? Neurodiversity is the diversity of human minds and the fact that brains and neurocognition vary among all individuals. All these variations are ‘normal’ and ‘valuable’ with neurodiversity being the concept that neurological differences are to be recognised and respected as any other human variation. The term...
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Understanding the realities of invisible disabilities
Health, Sports & Psychology

Understanding the realities of invisible disabilities

...courses and qualifications. What is an invisible disability? Invisible disabilities are disabilities or long-term conditions which aren’t immediately apparent when looking at someone. The term includes a whole range of conditions and diagnoses such as long-term health conditions, learning difficulties and mental health conditions. However, it is important to note that...
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