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Ten commandments of research
History & The Arts

Ten commandments of research

...Oral history, for example, can make history come alive but it can be biased, inaccurate or suffer from memory loss. Some suggested sources of information There are literally millions of sources of information for the historian – and the list grows every day. One of the exciting things is that history is diversifying; it is no longer just kings, queens and battles. Here...
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World-Changing Women: Marie-Louise Girardin
History & The Arts

World-Changing Women: Marie-Louise Girardin

...La Pérouse who had disappeared after leaving Botany Bay in 1788, it also had a scientific purpose. The expedition made a number of important geographical discoveries, amassed a significant collection of natural history specimens and made some of the earliest ethnographic observations of the Aboriginal people of Tasmania. The expedition also visited Tenerife, the Cape of...
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Career Ready Courses
Miscellaneous

Career Ready Courses

...communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and professional etiquette. Whether you’re a recent graduate or transitioning into a new career, these Career Ready Courses provides the tools and knowledge to set you apart and ensure you’re not just ready to do the job, but ready to excel in the workplace. To help you get started, this short animated introduction will set...
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Saving Setrus: To Intervene or not to Intervene
Society, Politics & Law

Saving Setrus: To Intervene or not to Intervene

...shared history as nations means that there are many Hannish living and working in Laurania and the eyes of the international community are on you to see how you will react. [Saving Setrus launch image] Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari....
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Activity 15 mins
The Plessey Factory Occupation, Bathgate, 1982
Society, Politics & Law

The Plessey Factory Occupation, Bathgate, 1982

...oral history interviews I conducted in 2015 and 2016, analyse the roots of worker mobilisation. I then examine the dispute, and in particular Plessey’s legal response and the landmark victory achieved by the workers at the Court of Session in Edinburgh. Background: Bathgate and Plessey The town of Bathgate in West Lothian lies approximately 18 miles to the west of...
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Article 10 mins
Mental health in society
Health, Sports & Psychology

Mental health in society

...community psychiatric nurses focus on monitoring medication and others on more psychological approaches such as specific forms of talking or behavioural therapy. However, while some nurses who work in the community may lean towards one approach in their own practice, they are likely to work in a community mental health team made up of workers from different professions...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Introduction to making political and social change
Society, Politics & Law

Introduction to making political and social change

...communicate effectively (Wood et al, 2018). An Introduction to Political and Social Change is a great place for potential changemakers to start...Introduction to making political and social change: 1.2 How to get started with making change - Change can be focused on: The political; for example, campaigning for a change of government or to change a policy. The social;...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
For older people, the storms might abate but the harm persists
Health, Sports & Psychology

For older people, the storms might abate but the harm persists

...communities and health care systems focuses on the immediate surge after the event, which varies with every disaster but typically lasts hours to days. Planners need to be aware that for older adults, effects are longer-lasting. Learning from past disasters Understanding how disasters are associated with hospital admissions among older adults, and developing strategies to...
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