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An introduction to crime and criminology
Society, Politics & Law

An introduction to crime and criminology

...public welfare? For example, what about the problem of pollution levels in industrial areas? Does it include disastrous economic and social decisions taken by the government? For example, Iceland prosecuted several bankers as a result of the 2008 Global financial crisis, but few other countries did so. Is it always against the law to take another life? What about conduct...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Coronavirus: The Lowdown
Health, Sports & Psychology

Coronavirus: The Lowdown

...health and wellbeing. With the worldwide threat of the Coronavirus still present, it’s vital we all take the very best care of ourselves. And this is especially important for those of us who are older or more vulnerable. The animation below gives some advice on how to keep healthy: Transcript Help us with our research We currently have two investigations related to...
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Article 10 mins
New free courses and hobbies to try while Coronavirus restrictions are in place
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New free courses and hobbies to try while Coronavirus restrictions are in place

...health Quarantine is bound to have an impact on our physical and mental health. Maybe you'd like to use this as an opportunity to go on health kick, or maybe you want to concentrate on your mental health and wellbeing instead - we've got you covered with our free courses and articles. Make sure you check out our Mind, Body, Media hub for a collection of free resources...
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Article 5 mins
Schizophrenia: Beyond science
Health, Sports & Psychology

Schizophrenia: Beyond science

...health services and legislation in society as a whole. To some extent this may be down to the unusual and sometimes dramatic thoughts, experiences and behaviour associated with the condition. It may also be the result of the often over-played (in the media) fear that schizophrenia is associated with the risk of violence. Psychiatry has tended to view the contents of the...
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Article 5 mins
Social Care: Past and Present
Health, Sports & Psychology

Social Care: Past and Present

...Health Action Zone Working with the community to improve individual and community welfare. Ethnic diversity in Sheffield communities Sheffield Social Services' dedicated Home Care Service for the Bangladeshi community in Darnall. Living with disability in Darnall A disabled woman talks about the support she gets from Social Services, family and friends. Living in Tinsley...
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Audio 3 hrs 7 mins
Irish Women’s Poetry: Colette Bryce
OpenLearn Ireland

Irish Women’s Poetry: Colette Bryce

...public and private life. Despite the sophistication of her themes, Bryce’s poems are accessible. Her work is also surreal and wry. Famed for her musicality, Bryce often scatters rhymes throughout her poems so they are ‘more heard rather than seen’. She considers poetry to be close to song and is an engaging reader of her own work, as in this video where she reads...
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Article 5 mins
One question can change everything
Health, Sports & Psychology

One question can change everything

UNICEF has teamed up with spoken word artist @clickfortaz, in support of adolescents living with a mental health condition. ...Transcript.
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Video 5 mins
Social science and participation
Society, Politics & Law

Social science and participation

...public debates and policy-making processes. It introduces the idea that the descriptions (measurements, dates and representations) and understandings (concepts, explanations, theories and interpretations) developed by social scientists contribute to actually making the social worlds we live in. In other words, social science helps to make visible (or describe) social...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs