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Avoid being held to ransom by SamSam
Digital & Computing

Avoid being held to ransom by SamSam

...systems were compromised by SamSam’s owners during 2017, although they took no action until March. Once activated, SamSam spreads rapidly across the company’s network before locking the data, ensuring that hundreds, if not thousands of computers are crippled – increasing the likelihood that the ransom will paid. Like many big organisations, Atlanta faces the problem...
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Article 5 mins
Investigating Links Between Pesticides and Mental Health
Science, Maths & Technology

Investigating Links Between Pesticides and Mental Health

...system and because the effects can be lethal, such compounds are used as active ingredients in insecticides, and have even been weaponised as nerve agents in chemical warfare. Not all organophosphates are intended to cause harm however. Many are used as industrial solvents, plasticisers or are added to lubricants like engine oil. Because of their widespread use,...
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Article 15 mins
Project management: the start of the project journey
Money & Business

Project management: the start of the project journey

...system is related to a requirement. When it comes to the act of initiating a particular project, someone will have to justify the request for the resources needed to realise the intended benefits. Some effort is required to prepare enough evidence to gain approval for the project to go ahead. A business case is the term used for a document that sets out the justification...
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Level 3: Advanced 35 hrs
Black Women and State-Sanctioned Police Violence: The Case of Sarah Reed
Education & Development

Black Women and State-Sanctioned Police Violence: The Case of Sarah Reed

...System experienced by black women. ...Background: police violence against black women In response to the death of George Floyd who was killed in 2020 by a US police officer kneeling on his neck, despite protestations of not being able to breathe from both himself and onlookers, the Black Lives Matters (BLM) movement became prominent in the public imaginary across the...
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Article 15 mins
'Keeping it Real': The Experiences of Black Youth beyond Criminal (In)Justice Statistics
Society, Politics & Law

'Keeping it Real': The Experiences of Black Youth beyond Criminal (In)Justice Statistics

...system...[handcuffs] Official government figures continually inform us that a disproportionate and increasing number of Black males, including those aged 18 and under, are being stopped and searched by the police and imprisoned. Unsurprisingly, prison population data as of 30 June 2013 showed that there were 10,000 black men in prison, and this is four times their number...
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Video 20 mins
Myths in law
Society, Politics & Law

Myths in law

...system works? If you have, then this free course is for you. You will be looking at some of the biggest myths around criminal law and criminal courts to see how accurate a picture they are painting. You will see whether it is true that all criminal cases are tried by jury and whether convicted criminals are really let off without prison sentences. Just don’t expect any...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Supporting physical development in early childhood
Health, Sports & Psychology

Supporting physical development in early childhood

...systems and their relationship to moving and learning identify the appropriate physical/movement activities for each age and stage of development from 0–5 years explore how parents and practitioners can work together to support the physical development of all children. Moving around the course In the ‘Summary’ at the end of each session, you will find a link to the...
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Level 1: Introductory 18 hrs
Leadership for inclusion: thinking it through
Education & Development

Leadership for inclusion: thinking it through

...system and how to identify and build upon opportunities to lead and collaborate in this context. You will explore some key conceptual underpinnings of ideas associated with difference. This will help you place your own experiences, views, and beliefs in the context of others, so you are better placed to identify ways to take a lead in providing education for all...This...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs