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Explore critical issues in health and wellbeing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Explore critical issues in health and wellbeing

...The second looks at lifestyles in relation to health. For instance, in high-income countries many lifestyles are physically inactive, and this can have a negative impact on a person's health. The two free courses are adapted from the Open University course K219 Critical issues in health and wellbeing. This course is part of the OU's BA (Hons) Health and social care....
How might Brexit shape the Scottish economy?
Society, Politics & Law

How might Brexit shape the Scottish economy?

...social researcher, Kirsty Hughes, writer and commentator, Catherine Stihler MEP and Alex Neil MSP explore how the 43% of goods and services exported to the EU might be affected post-Brexit. They talk trade deals, tariffs, and discuss how withdrawing from the EU's free movement of people laws may impact Scottish-based businesses. Understanding Brexit Copyright information:...
Question Bridge
Society, Politics & Law

Question Bridge

...by artists and cultural organisations and encourages people to participate through an online platform and special events. Question Bridge is local and national in orientation and concerned with anti-discrimination, equality and social justice, education, research, knowledge production and information access and media democratisation. It began in 1996 and is ongoing....
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

...Social Sciences courses. 20th November 2022 marked UK Equal Pay Day. The EIS film highlights the prevalent undervaluing of professions where women represent the majority of the workforce. This includes teaching (compared to other graduate professions) and the disproportionate impact of the cost-of-living crisis on women across key areas of the public sector (Engender,...
Changemakers
Society, Politics & Law

Changemakers

...to make a difference by teaching you how to make political and social change. Learn about devolution and connections between the UK and Wales. Find out which institutions are responsible for issues you care about. Explore the Changemakers website [AC Collection] This resource is part of the Active Citizenship in Wales collection. Discover more on the collection homepage....
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Contesting power through satire
History & The Arts

Contesting power through satire

...social change and helps us fight oppression. Others are less optimistic. In their view, children and half-wits may well point out that the emperor has no clothes, but, in the end, a half-wit usually remains a half-wit and the emperor remains an emperor. Have your say Is satire a powerful tool against oppression, or pointless antics? Share your thoughts using the Comments...
Exploring youth violence: what would you do?
Education & Development

Exploring youth violence: what would you do?

...social ills and risks: crime, violence, substance misuse, fragile families, homelessness, and limited access to education and welfare services. To understand some of the problems these young people can face today, step into the shoes of Tyler and Rafi and live a day of their life in our ‘What would you do’ interactive. Please note, that this interactive contains...
Radiotherapy and its Physics
Science, Maths & Technology

Radiotherapy and its Physics

...ionising radiation on biological tissues. By the end of the course, your understanding of these topics will enable you to discuss confidently the ethical, social and financial constraints in delivering radiotherapy. This material is taken from The Open University course S819 Radiotherapy and its physics... Radiotherapy and its Physics A short introduction to this album....