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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
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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Video 10 mins
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
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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Video 5 mins
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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Article 10 mins
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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Article 5 mins
Everyday maths 2 (Wales)
Science, Maths & Technology

Everyday maths 2 (Wales)

...Working through the examples and interactive activities in this course will help you to, among other things, calculate how much paint you'll need for decorating, convert currencies or make progress in your career or further education. To complete this course you will need access to a calculator, a notepad and pen, and a protractor. Enrolling on this course will give you...
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Level 1: Introductory 48 hrs
How can we dismantle racism in public institutions and services?
Education & Development

How can we dismantle racism in public institutions and services?

...work to do to address institutional, structural and systemic racism directly. What is being done now? What can be done moving forward?...After the Race Relations Act of 2000 and the MacPherson Report (1999), a national target to increase racial and ethnic diversity among the UK’s police forces was enacted. Such actions are founded on the belief that increasing the...
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Article 10 mins