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Scotland Votes 2016: Campaign snapshots
Society, Politics & Law

Scotland Votes 2016: Campaign snapshots

...perception of the party’s competence. The SNP did well to maintain that perception in 2011, but despite so long in government it is tempting to think that the popularity of Nicola Sturgeon and the party’s post-referendum bump has made this less of an issue in 2016. 4. Fracking silence One issue which could have hurt the SNP is fracking. There is some internal division...
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The making of Industrial Britain: A gradual revolution?
History & The Arts

The making of Industrial Britain: A gradual revolution?

...perceptions may tell us...If you try to picture what life would have been like in 1500, in the place we call “Britain”, you might come up with a very different image from how things are now. You might think of a smaller population, mostly living and working in rural communities, in harmony with the seasons. Move forward to 2000, and the image changes profoundly. You...
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Making decisions
Money & Business

Making decisions

...perceptions of risk, we also take some time to explore different approaches to understanding risk. How will this enable you to make a difference? First, by developing greater insight into your own decision-making processes you should be more aware of – and able to avoid – some of the traps that face you. Second, by developing greater insight into how others make...
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Level 3: Advanced 4 hrs
Emotion: an introductory picture
History & The Arts

Emotion: an introductory picture

...perception of the eliciting event. The subsequent processing of the information. Some of this may take place at a non-conscious level: for example, perhaps Larry is not consciously aware of Bella's posture, but that information might influence how he responds to what he has heard. Certain bodily changes: these include both internal changes, for example, an increase in...
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Level 3: Advanced 20 hrs
Homeland, Carrie and how mental health is portrayed on-screen
Health, Sports & Psychology

Homeland, Carrie and how mental health is portrayed on-screen

...perceptions of such disorders in the workplace but, also their effective management with the right medication. Crucially, it illuminates the hesitation or shame that most sufferers experience in seeking help for disorders that may be perceived to interfere with their employment, particularly when in positions of leadership. Season two: a change in tone However in Season...
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‘Citizen sensing’ and new forms of environmental monitoring
Society, Politics & Law

‘Citizen sensing’ and new forms of environmental monitoring

...perceptible to human senses. This is one reason why we are increasingly reliant on digital devices to maintain a steady and reliable data stream about the current state of the earth, from equipment that tracks global warming to earthquake warning systems. Environmental monitoring is not only conducted by scientists and other experts, but also by countless volunteers...
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Writing for pleasure?
Education & Development

Writing for pleasure?

...knowledge. Balance of course is key, although it is genuinely challenging to explore form and freedom, structure and innovation in the teaching and learning of writing. But without attention to the art and craft of writing and to children’s attitudes, preferences, pleasures and perceptions of themselves as writers, we won’t be developing children who choose to write....
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Article 10 mins
Exploring stereotypes in STEM
Education & Development

Exploring stereotypes in STEM

...perceptions can perpetuate stereotypes. What we’re aiming to do on this page is share some inspiring stories from a broad range of people that go beyond these dated stereotypes and explore a positive identify of who belongs in STEM. We asked some OU academics and students the following questions: 1. Who are you, what do you do in STEM/have you done in STEM? 2. Why did...
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