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Supporting university students with a mental health condition
Health, Sports & Psychology

Supporting university students with a mental health condition

...sources for permission to reproduce material in this free course: All images: © The Open University. Every effort has been made to contact copyright owners. If any have been inadvertently overlooked, the publishers will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements at the first opportunity. Don't miss out If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
Introduction to UK immigration law and becoming an immigration adviser
Society, Politics & Law

Introduction to UK immigration law and becoming an immigration adviser

...Open University and HJT Training professionals, who specialise in immigration law. It is divided into 5 sessions of study with each session covering a specific topic which is relevant to immigration law and advice. It provides links to the relevant sources of law on that topic. All teaching materials are delivered online and include opportunities for you to self-assess...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Making connections in end-of-life conversations: essential tips for professionals
Health, Sports & Psychology

Making connections in end-of-life conversations: essential tips for professionals

...open communication is always the best, including in contexts about life-threatening illness, injury or at the end of life. But is open and explicit information always what patients and families want from health and social care professionals at these times? In a diverse society, there are cultural and personal preferences in terms of communication expectations, with some...
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Video 5 mins
Exploring teaching and learning in real and virtual worlds
Education & Development

Exploring teaching and learning in real and virtual worlds

...Open University's presence in the virtual world Second Life™ and explores the way in which virtual worlds can offer new opportunities for teaching and learning. The album also explores some of the ways that the theories of Lev Vygotsky have influenced the use of dialogue and language in the classroom and the ways in which children and teachers interact with each other....
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Audio 1 hr 42 mins
How staying hydrated helps us age well
Health, Sports & Psychology

How staying hydrated helps us age well

...Open University in Wales. United Nations (nd) Global Issues: Ageing. Available at: https://www.un.org/en/global-issues/ageing (Accessed 1 April 2025). Centre for Ageing Better (2022) The State of Ageing 2022. Available at: https://ageing-better.org.uk/summary-state-ageing-2022 (Accessed 1 April 2025). Learn more with OpenLearn [Open Talks from The Open University in...
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Video 7 mins
What should I expect when I am nearing the end of my life?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What should I expect when I am nearing the end of my life?

...Open University's Health and Social Care courses and qualifications. In the UK, many deaths occur in hospital and few people have witnessed someone dying. This article addresses some of the common key questions people have about dying and the end of life, written by a palliative care consultant, Victoria Hedges, as part of The Ageing Well Public Talk (AWPT) Series. In...
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Article 5 mins
The role sustainable chemistry plays in shaping the planet's future
Science, Maths & Technology

The role sustainable chemistry plays in shaping the planet's future

...Open University's Chemistry courses. Sustainable use of resources must be considered because fossil fuels and other mined commodities are being depleted, and there is increasing demand from humanity. Achieving sustainability involves many challenges, from preserving resources to tackling pollution arising from plastics, persistent organic pollutants and gaseous emissions....
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Article 5 mins