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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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Article 10 mins
Midlife MOT
Money & Business

Midlife MOT

This collection of resources will help you take your Midlife MOT learning further, building on the areas of wealth, wellbeing and work to create a happy and secure future.
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Neurodiversity Hub
Education & Development

Neurodiversity Hub

Exploring how minds work differently and brilliantly. This hub brings together free OpenLearn courses, articles and personal stories on autism, ADHD, dyslexia and more.
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Science and society: A career and professional development course
Education & Development

Science and society: A career and professional development course

...work and how scientists explain and perhaps justify their work to the wider public. Science and society: A career and professional development course, is a free course that explores this further...Scientists throughout the world are increasingly interested in the relationship between science and society. Part of their concern is with the social responsibilities scientists...
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Level 1: Introductory 30 hrs
Should I use a skills-based CV to smooth the gaps in my employment history?
Money & Business

Should I use a skills-based CV to smooth the gaps in my employment history?

...work experience, this type of CV provides the opportunity to show employers how skills gained in other types of employment might be relevant for the post. What should I put on my skills-based CV? You should include: your contact details (name, address, mobile number, email address - and landline number, if you have one) your education and qualifications: degree subject,...
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Article 5 mins
Making a difference: Youth participation
Education & Development

Making a difference: Youth participation

...work with Changing Faces - a charity that supports young people living with a facial disfigurement and works to tackle appearance-based discrimination. Ellie has been extensively involved with the Diana Award, a scheme which recognises young people who have made a positive difference to their community (http://diana-award.org.uk). Since receiving the award she has also...
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Seeing the internet
Digital & Computing

Seeing the internet

...works The world online [The World Online map as described in the text] Wherever you are in the world, though, if you have a computer, a tablet at work or at home, a smartphone or a smart TV, then the chances are that you're on the internet a lot. You'll be communicating with friends, family and colleagues using email and/or social media. You might be using the internet to...
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What are South Asian young adult carers’ aspirations for the future?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What are South Asian young adult carers’ aspirations for the future?

...work and family responsibilities while caring for loved ones – often with remarkable strength and determination. This article shares their dreams for the future, from higher education and careers to starting families and owning homes, and highlights the support that can help them achieve their goals...Click here for the Punjabi audio version of this article. South Asian...
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