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‘A little bit of kindness’: migrant nurses in the Scottish NHS
Society, Politics & Law

‘A little bit of kindness’: migrant nurses in the Scottish NHS

...adaptation course involving supervised practice, before the NMC would register them to practice in the UK. As the NHS in Scotland did not provide or fund such a programme, they could not, practically or ethically, recruit directly from abroad. This created a role for recruitment agencies in the international health market. The Impact of Nursing Agencies The reluctance of...
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Women and the fight to reclaim higher education
Society, Politics & Law

Women and the fight to reclaim higher education

...adaptations to their work during the COVID-19 pandemic to support students. Yet the value of pay in higher education fell by 17.6% relative to inflation between 2009 and 2019. Meanwhile, in 2021, massive cuts were made to the USS pension scheme, leaving university workers concerned about their retirement. [UCU banner image from Edinburgh University outlining pay...
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Introduction to differential equations
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to differential equations

...adapted extract from the Open University module, MST125 Essential mathematics 2. If you are interested in statistics you may like to study the free OpenLearn course, Prices, location & spread, an adapted extract from the Open University module M140 Introducing statistics...Introduction to differential equations: Acknowledgements - This free course was written by the...
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Level 1: Introductory 18 hrs
An appreciative approach to inquiry
Education & Development

An appreciative approach to inquiry

...adapted the appreciative inquiry model to provide an approach to educational practitioner inquiry or scholarship. Welcome to Session 1 of An appreciative approach to inquiry. You will start by considering the questions: What is meant by inquiry and how does that relate to you? How is inquiry shaped in educational contexts and what are the potential difficulties raised by...
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs
Approaching leadership with care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Approaching leadership with care

...adapted from the Open University course, K318 Leading, managing, caring...Unlock the secrets to becoming an effective and empathetic leader with our free course, Approaching leadership with care. Delve into the core concepts of leadership by exploring the significance of empathy, compassion, and understanding when leading others and yourself. This course is designed to...
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Level 2: Intermediate 5 hrs
Strategic planning for online learning
Education & Development

Strategic planning for online learning

...et al. (2021) We understand that there are often many pressures on your time as school leaders and as such, this course can be completed flexibly with the ability to track your progress and return to sections at a later stage. Before starting, it is important key terms that are often used interchangeably in education are defined. Explore the Glossary section and then...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Talking about the menopause: symptoms, support and the role of exercise
Health, Sports & Psychology

Talking about the menopause: symptoms, support and the role of exercise

...et al., 2017). This last category can include those who are several years beyond their menopause but are experiencing continuing symptoms....Session 1: What are we are talking about?: Introduction - According to the British Menopause Society (2020), menopause is ‘a major life event affecting all women in a variety of ways, both short and long term’. So, what is...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Business models in strategic management
Money & Business

Business models in strategic management

...Adapted from Osterwalder et al., 2010, p. 27) Activity 9 Channels quiz Timing: Allow about 5 minutes Select the answer for Question 1c here True or false. An organisation must always opt for one channel. TrueThis is incorrect. Revise the material about channels. FalseCongratulations. This is the correct answer. An organisation can use different channels in combination. a....
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs