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English: Personal Experiences
Education & Development

English: Personal Experiences

...Chang amongst others. They discuss the impact of the language; and describe the part English has played in their life. For many of us the language can broaden experiences and opportunities, for others it can create obstacles and become a hindrance. How often do you change they way you speak to adapt to different environments or accommodate other peoples assumptions? Can...
Living History: Life as a Railway Worker During the 2020–21 COVID-19 Global Pandemic
Society, Politics & Law

Living History: Life as a Railway Worker During the 2020–21 COVID-19 Global Pandemic

...changing conditions and be charged with re-establishing old policies and practices. Passenger numbers were expected to rise as people resumed working in offices and many stopped working primarily at home, and as leisure and hospitality businesses, including pubs, re-opened. The previous reality of ticketless travel, followed by the re-instatement of revenue protection...
Planning a better future
Money & Business

Planning a better future

...changing jobs, wishing to move up the ladder or return to work after a break. ...Planning a better future is an introductory course for anyone considering changing jobs, wondering how to move up the ladder or return to work after a break, and those aspiring to better things. Transcript If you are interested in studying this course, visit the course website here....
My OpenLearn account
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My OpenLearn account

...change my name and email details? 1. Name change in your OpenLearn profile To amend your profile name, click on 'My OpenLearn' or the profile icon in the top right-hand corner of each page, and select ‘Edit my profile and display settings’. Follow the link to your OU user account. You can read about how we handle your personal data in our Privacy Statement. 2. Name...
What the Applying Psychology to Work hub is about
Health, Sports & Psychology

What the Applying Psychology to Work hub is about

...changes or a job loss happens unexpectedly, this has a psychological impact on both individuals and organisations. This theme describes what those psychological effects are and what might be done to reduce their effect. See the Wellbeing for Work article. Trust and Work: This theme is concerned with the quality of trust that exists in relationships and with what happens...
Learner Stories
Education & Development

Learner Stories

...for everyone. These learners shared with us how they benefited, how it changed lives, inspired further study, sparked an interest or just learned something new. It can become addictive!...Everyone has their own reason for learning. From career changes to personal passions, OpenLearn has supported millions of learners worldwide. Here are just some of their stories....
Sense of self during ageing: how mindfulness and nature can help
Health, Sports & Psychology

Sense of self during ageing: how mindfulness and nature can help

...changes on our cardiovascular system (heart, veins, arteries, circulation of blood), immune system (how our body protects itself from infection and how it is supported to recover after illnesses and injuries), respiratory system (clearance of lungs, chronic coughs, breathing), hormonal changes and musculoskeletal systems (bones thinning, loosening muscles, weaker joints,...
Sugar coating biopharmaceuticals
Science, Maths & Technology

Sugar coating biopharmaceuticals

...Changes in the patterns of the glycans displayed on proteins found in the body can alter the way that proteins behave. Diseases can change glycan expression and in a clinical setting, detection of altered glycans can be used to help diagnose certain diseases and, as a means to determine the progression of a disease. Likewise, many modern and emergent biopharmaceuticals...