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Wild Weather Kitchen Experiments: Floods
Science, Maths & Technology

Wild Weather Kitchen Experiments: Floods

...human life. Floods and droughts are normal aspects of the Earth’s climate, but human activity modifying drainage or irrigation can have a strong influence locally. Excess rainfall in a river catchment area is one common cause of flooding. Rivers have always flooded, but increased development in the catchment area can exacerbate the problem. This video demonstrates some...
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Video 5 mins
About Transition to Higher Education in Northern Ireland
OpenLearn Ireland

About Transition to Higher Education in Northern Ireland

...resources from The Open University to help you take your first steps into higher education in Northern Ireland...The Transition to Higher Education in Northern Ireland hub has been developed as part of a wider programme of support from higher education institutions across Northern Ireland to support students get off to a great start at their new university or college....
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Infection and immunity
Health, Sports & Psychology

Infection and immunity

...human body’s vital defence against pathogens. Along the way you will learn about the scientific method and how it has helped scientists understand pathogens and aid the prevention of infectious disease. But the challenge is ongoing. Pathogens are everywhere and come in all shapes and sizes. As you will see, the fight against infectious disease remains critical for...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
AI fluency
Digital & Computing

AI fluency

...human intelligence, and how data is the key that unlocks AI’s potential. By the end of this session, you’ll understand the fundamentals of AI, the different types of AI, and how it interacts with human language. Finally, you’ll see AI in action through various algorithms and real-world applications in items...Explore AI basics: Learning outcomes - Discover the world...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Workshops on gender diversity – helping us move from insults to inclusion.
Health, Sports & Psychology

Workshops on gender diversity – helping us move from insults to inclusion.

...human rights principals, all people have the right to an education. But bullying school cultures, where transgender students feel unsafe and unable to learn, pose a major threat to this fundamental right. In 2011, the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon identified that sexual orientation and gender identity and expression–based bullying is “not restricted to...
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Article 10 mins
Your journey of learning and discovery with us
Education & Development

Your journey of learning and discovery with us

...resources on OpenLearn. Within this, you’ll be able to find something that meets your interests and works for your busy life. This short article contains some useful introductory information to help get you started. What is OpenLearn? The video below tells you a little bit more about what OpenLearn has to offer you. Transcript What will OpenLearn do for me? Courses can...
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Article 5 mins
Developing leadership in the voluntary sector
Education & Development

Developing leadership in the voluntary sector

...resources from The Open University, to help you develop your leadership practice and respond to complex challenges in an uncertain environment. If you are in Scotland, we recommend you also explore this introduction to Skills for Work produced in partnership with the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations Skills for work. If you are in Wales, we suggest you also...
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Are you care experienced and considering university?
Education & Development

Are you care experienced and considering university?

...resource provides care-experienced people and those who support them with a one-stop-shop for finding the key information necessary to simplify this process. Explore CLASS Cymru Support areas include: Before university Making applications Transition to university Studying at university After university Advice and support [university ready - white back ] This resource is...
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Article 5 mins