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An introduction to floodplain meadows
Nature & Environment

An introduction to floodplain meadows

...energy to sustain them usually coming from plants. Where there is a high diversity of plants, there tends to be a high diversity of other living things as well, whether it is fungi, animals or bacteria. Video 1 Thinking about biodiversity A species is a population of individuals that share many characters and can breed with one another. A species of plant will have...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs
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Society, Politics & Law

The Scottish Parliament and law making

...energy: electricity, coal, gas and nuclear energy criminal law common markets civil law trade and industry, including competition and customer protection agriculture and food railways, transport safety and regulation sport and the arts employment legislation planning social security and child support social work gambling and the National Lottery national heritage data...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Rural entrepreneurship in Wales
Money & Business

Rural entrepreneurship in Wales

...energy. What these kinds of ‘facts’ tell us is that rural areas experience different sets of issues. Knowing those issues, and reflecting on and understanding how they might affect your business and your choices will help you to develop your business, and give potential funders confidence that you have done your research. For the latest information look for...
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Level 1: Introductory 30 hrs
Empowering communities
Money & Business

Empowering communities

...energy, for the benefit of society and the community, the environment, or individuals outside (or in addition to) one's immediate family. It is unpaid and undertaken freely and by choice’ (Department for Communities, 2019). Data from the Northern Ireland Department for Communities and Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency highlight that volunteering remains...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Building motivation and resilience in research
Science, Maths & Technology

Building motivation and resilience in research

...energy, not just time. Engaging in hobbies, exercise, mindfulness, or meditation helps recharge mentally and physically. Setting boundaries between research and personal life prevents burnout and ensures consistent productivity. Tip: Even short, intentional pauses improve focus and productivity. In this video, Prof. Karen Olsson-Francis shares her perspective on...
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Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs
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Money & Business

Exploring career mentoring and coaching

...energy and attention to the task. For example, if you function better in the mornings, you might want to set your alarm earlier and complete a section or two before you start your daily routine. Alternatively, a person who is more energetic and motivated in the evening might find allocating time towards the end of each day more productive. Activity 5 provides a tool that...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
The search for water on Mars
Science, Maths & Technology

The search for water on Mars

...energy (supplied as heat) to boil or evaporate water, i.e., to break the bonds between the water molecules. Water is therefore described as having a high specific heat capacity, where the specific heat capacity is a measure of how much energy it takes to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a particular substance by 1 °C. This makes water fairly stable over a wide...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Emotions and emotional disorders
Health, Sports & Psychology

Emotions and emotional disorders

...energy-rich foods were rare. Now, in an environment of easy availability and little energy expenditure, indulging this preference can lead to obesity and diabetes, with their often harmful consequences. Mentally and emotionally, too, many people, particularly in urban areas and the industrialised world, now live in a hugely different environment. For instance, many of the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs