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Learning from human remains: Seianti's skeleton
History & The Arts

Learning from human remains: Seianti's skeleton

...health, lifestyle and status. Medical artists and forensic scientists help complete the picture, by reconstructing her face, using anatomical science. This material forms part of The Open University course A219 Exploring the classical world... Learning from human remains: Seianti’s skeleton An audio introduction to this album. The sarcophagus An introduction to the most...
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Audio 33 mins
Supply chains: healthcare
Science, Maths & Technology

Supply chains: healthcare

...Health Service requires an astonishing number of products to be manufactured, delivered and routinely managed. What happens behind the scenes to ensure the systems function smoothly? This album focuses on the different roles of B.Braun, a large supplier of medical equipment which also provides customised services for patients. In this time-critical setting, their supply...
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Audio 50 mins
Oes gen i broblemau iechyd meddwl ac a ddylwn i gael help?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Oes gen i broblemau iechyd meddwl ac a ddylwn i gael help?

...mental health counselling cartoon ] 5: Diffyg gobaith Mae gobaith yn hanfodol bwysig i bob un ohonom, ond pan mae rhywun yn brwydro â phroblemau iechyd meddwl, mae gobaith yn gallu bod dan fygythiad. Weithiau ni fydd pobl yn gofyn am help, hyd yn oed os ydyn nhw’n sylweddoli bod ganddyn nhw broblemau sylweddol, yn rhannol oherwydd eu bod yn teimlo mor negyddol am eu...
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Article 10 mins
Workplace Survivor Syndrome
Health, Sports & Psychology

Workplace Survivor Syndrome

...mental health, with reports of depression, poor morale and reduction in productivity. In a study by Noer (1993), reactions to workforce reduction identified several key behaviours experienced by workplace survivors: [Reactions to workforce reduction infographic] One of the effects of surviving workplace organisational downsizing is a feeling of grief. There is more than...
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Article 10 mins
Psychological research, obedience and ethics
Society, Politics & Law

Psychological research, obedience and ethics

...Wellbeing, health, values and dignity YesThis study threatened both the values and the dignity of the participants. UK law protects the right for voting to be secret for a good reason, so asking students how they voted in an exam and also to state this publicly contravenes the values attached to keeping how you voted a confidential matter. Putting students in a position...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Can I become fitter by doing short bursts of exercise?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Can I become fitter by doing short bursts of exercise?

...health goals might be within your grasp - or at least a short walk away. Richard Metcalfe adds some caveats...A growing body of advice suggests doing small amounts of moderate exercise can make a significant difference to your health. Academic research is being turned into headlines such as: “Spending two minutes an hour walking instead of sitting can help you live...
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Article 5 mins
Pathways To Success in Higher Education
Education & Development

Pathways To Success in Higher Education

...Health and Social Care The Health and Social Care Pathway looks at how we provide help and care for those in need or vulnerable. Such work offers a unique sense of fulfilment. The current focus in frontline health and social care is on giving service-users more independence, choice and control. These developments mean there’s greater demand for well-trained people...
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Activity 1 hr
Research on young people with melanoma
Health, Sports & Psychology

Research on young people with melanoma

...Health and Social Care courses and qualifications. The lives of young people matter; their experiences matter; their futures matter and their significant others matter. Below are two short podcasts. The first one explores challenges in ethical approval for the Teenage and Young Adult (TYA) with cancer project delivered to you by Professor Susanne Cruickshank, who is the...
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Audio 20 mins