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Stuck in the middle of a pandemic: are international students migrants?
Society, Politics & Law

Stuck in the middle of a pandemic: are international students migrants?

...resources have to be prioritised for Australian citizens. [Global Flows of international students 2017] Global flows of international students, 2017 Yet, international students are and have always been a significant part of higher education. Nationally they constitute an important part of export earnings in some of the major receiving countries, such as the UK. Moreover,...
Leadership for inclusion: what can you do?
Education & Development

Leadership for inclusion: what can you do?

...Education Scotland (The Open University is not responsible for external content.) [MUSIC PLAYING] CHRISTINE FORDE The term middle leadership is quite generalised. It’s not a specific role. It covers a layer of leadership. KATHLEEN KERRIGAN The rule of the middle leader and the extent to which they can contribute to those whole school matters is actually determined by...
Pay attention to equal pay: the EIS and Equal Pay Day 2022
Society, Politics & Law

Pay attention to equal pay: the EIS and Equal Pay Day 2022

...Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) released a video commemorating Equal Pay Day 2022, which coincided with the first Scottish teachers’ strike action over pay in 40 years. ...Find out more about The Open University's Social Sciences courses. 20th November 2022 marked UK Equal Pay Day. The EIS film highlights the prevalent undervaluing of professions where women...
What is the national learning hub for volunteers?
Education & Development

What is the national learning hub for volunteers?

...resources and courses, to help you gain the confidence and recognition you deserve as a volunteer or someone working with volunteers...You are the future of volunteering. The helping hand when it’s needed most. You are part of a national movement to create a better future in health and care. The national learning hub for volunteeers' two collections made in partnership...
Happy New Year
Miscellaneous

Happy New Year

...resources from Open University academics to ensure the wellbeing of you and your family. Help others Maybe you want to give something back to the community this year, or help an individual? Take a look at our free badged open course on volunteering and our interactive to help others stay safe online. More free courses on volunteering and cyber security: Working in the...
Are you estranged from your family and considering university?
Education & Development

Are you estranged from your family and considering university?

...education studies. They are self-reliant and live independently, sometimes with friends or a relative such as grandparents before or while at university. Support available Estrangement is so much more widespread than you may think. If you are already independent due to estrangement from your parents, or think that is likely to happen before or while you are at university,...
Professional Doctorate Hub
Education & Development

Professional Doctorate Hub

...Open University that promotes the creation and interpretation of new professional knowledge and practice? Discover what a Professional Doctorate offers and whether you are ready to register for this type of degree by exploring this collection of FREE resources...EXPLORE MORE: To discover the locations of EdD programmes in the United Kingdom, click on this interactive map...
Extending your learning with postgraduate skills
Education & Development

Extending your learning with postgraduate skills

...educational provision, or to related policy contexts. The benefits might be changes in thinking which can then drive changes in practice. This could be your practice if you work in one of these settings. It could be the practice of others, if you share what you are learning with professionals and volunteers in these settings, either in conversation or through more formal...