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Why challenging sexual violence takes more than just a starring role at The Oscars
Society, Politics & Law

Why challenging sexual violence takes more than just a starring role at The Oscars

...work of anti-violence activists on the red carpet as their plus ones. The Time’s Up movement aims to translate this awareness into practical support for all survivors, including a legal fund for working-class women to fight for equality and justice. Given all this airtime, various commentators hold hope that this year’s Oscars will make history not only in terms of...
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Robert Burns: a man of his times for today
History & The Arts

Robert Burns: a man of his times for today

...work he dignified their everyday lives and raised the self-esteem of ordinary Scots at a time in Scotland’s history when this was at a low ebb. Burns was also not afraid to challenge rank, title and wealth, sometimes to the displeasure of his editors. For example, terrified by the prospect of revolution that might be inspired by songs such as ‘A Man’s a Man’, a...
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Leadership for inclusion: what can you do?
Education & Development

Leadership for inclusion: what can you do?

...working alongside others and how they might develop their own capacity in this regard. The course will look towards practical approaches which place relationships at the heart of the leadership process, encouraging all of us to be confident, successful, responsible and effective within the learning situation, not only for ourselves but as advocates and supporters for each...
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Level 3: Advanced 9 hrs
Women in engineering - interview with Robyn Moates
Science, Maths & Technology

Women in engineering - interview with Robyn Moates

...worked in engineering and technical roles during the conflict campaigned to retain their roles when the war ended. Robyn Moates works for Green Energy Options (geo), and talked to us about her life as an engineer. You may also be interested in the Open University course Engineering: professions, practice and skills. The best thing about being an engineer Transcript. I...
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Women and the fight to reclaim higher education
Society, Politics & Law

Women and the fight to reclaim higher education

...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 demands]Edinburgh University...
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Diversity and inclusion in the workplace Badge icon
Money & Business

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace

...work through the course at your own pace, so if you have more time one week you could push on to complete another week’s study. You’ll start this course by considering what ‘diversity and inclusion’ means and why it’s important, learning about the significant impact diversity can have on workplace productivity, and exploring a range of human demographic...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
10 incredible people whose stories you'll find on OpenLearn
History & The Arts

10 incredible people whose stories you'll find on OpenLearn

...work out the structure of insulin. X-ray crystallography became a widely used tool and was critical in later devising the structures of many biological molecules - thus allowing scientists to understand their functions. She is held up as one of the pioneering scientists in X-ray crystallography studies of biomolecules. At the age of 24, she was given a diagnosis of...
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How race, gender, age and class affects the way people are perceived
Health, Sports & Psychology

How race, gender, age and class affects the way people are perceived

...working-class boys might be disadvantaged in the school system.’ 2. ‘Certain groups are more likely to be stopped and searched by the police.’ 3. ‘It’s a popular myth that self-harm only affects teenage girls.’ 4. ‘Doctors are more likely to diagnose women as depressed and refer them to counselling.’ 5. ‘Recent studies show black offenders are more...
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