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Reflections on the Northern Ireland Economy 25 years after the Good Friday Agreement
Society, Politics & Law

Reflections on the Northern Ireland Economy 25 years after the Good Friday Agreement

...education that explain low productivity. The NI economy being locked in a kind of underdevelopment trap that is an important element in explaining the persistence of weak economic performance linked to productivity. Figure 2 shows the continuing productivity challenge since the GFA in relation to the rest of UK. [Productivity, output per hour (UK=100)] Figure 2:...
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Blade Runner: What's the balance between science and fiction?
Science, Maths & Technology

Blade Runner: What's the balance between science and fiction?

...technology (or at least what was considered cutting edge in the 80s) is shown to have advanced to the point at which synthetic humanoid beings, called Replicants, are produced. These humanoids are synthesised by the Tyrell Corporation, whose motto is “more human than human”. The film explores the relationship between humans and Replicants – in particular the need to...
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First steps in innovation and entrepreneurship
Money & Business

First steps in innovation and entrepreneurship

...technological and social innovation; commercial and social enterprise; independent and corporate entrepreneurship. It also helps learners to develop subject-related skills, knowledge and understanding as they participate in activities including preparing a ‘visual essay’, taking part in online negotiations and developing their own proposals for an innovative...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Badges come to OpenLearn
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Badges come to OpenLearn

...Educational Resources (OER) with badged open courses (BOCs). These have been developed in response to the needs of informal learners who are seeking access to study skills and to have their learning recognised. Badged open courses FAQ Why study free courses with OpenLearn? 'We have listened to the changing needs and requirements of our informal learners using our open...
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Brexit and health care professionals
Health, Sports & Psychology

Brexit and health care professionals

...Education of health care professionals Regulation of health care professionals Recognition of health care professional qualifications Recruiting of EU trained health care professionals Education of health care professionals Currently the training and education of health care professionals is based on Regulations from the EU in relation to the number of hours in certain...
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Play, learning and the brain
Education & Development

Play, learning and the brain

...Education, Childhood & Youth qualifications...Play, learning and the brain: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: demonstrate an awareness of current understanding of the structure and function of the brain understand and critically analyse the linked concepts of brain-based learning and brain-based education understand the role of play in...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Free digital, numeracy and employability courses to build your skills
Education & Development

Free digital, numeracy and employability courses to build your skills

...Education has partnered with the Open University to offer free training tools designed to help people find a job, advance their career or grow their business...[Logo for the UK department for education] Digital, numeracy and employability skills are among those that are most sought after by employers, and can help you progress in work and boost your job prospects. Digital...
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How do we move towards racial equality?
Education & Development

How do we move towards racial equality?

...in WELS faculty. The focus of the discussions provide insight into the experiences of Tessy Mbofung, People Business Partner for WELS, Anthony Gunther, Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead for Childhood and Youth Studies in the school of Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Eric Addae Kyeremeh, Head of School for Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport (ECYS)....
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