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An introduction to the Social Work Hub
Health, Sports & Psychology

An introduction to the Social Work Hub

...central hub for anyone interested in social work and social care. Whether you are thinking about a career in social work, a social work practitioner wanting to learn more about a specific area of practice, or an aspiring social care leader looking for free continuing professional development resources, you will find relevant courses and articles here. You can filter the...
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Communication in health and social care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Communication in health and social care

...central aspect of many social and healthcare initiatives is the patient, and this section discusses in detail the ways in which effective communication is ensured. Blaming culture or learning culture? Issues of communication and confidentiality are paramount in child protection services, but has this caused a culture of blame in the service? An independent reviewer...
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How should we read Donald Trump's first Presidential speech?
Society, Politics & Law

How should we read Donald Trump's first Presidential speech?

...central metaphor, he employed another. There was suddenly almost a messianic overtone to his speech as he began to talk about power. Trump claimed that the “ceremony has special meaning.” It’s “not just a transfer of power from one group in Washington to another… but a transfer of power and giving it back to people.” He then extended this quasi-religious...
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Week 6 Civilisations: The debate
History & The Arts

Week 6 Civilisations: The debate

...Central America and Asia from the sixteenth to the nineteenth century. This episode traces a shift from the time when relations between Europe and other parts of the world were relatively equal militarily and economically to when European traders turned conquerors, bringing vast territories under their control amassing great wealth. As Olusoga points out, whether victim...
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Wales and music: a conversation with Huw Stephens
History & The Arts

Wales and music: a conversation with Huw Stephens

...central to the way many Welsh people think about themselves collectively as a nation, and the way in which the Welsh are perceived outside Wales...Find out more about The Open University’s music courses  Dr Martin V. Clarke and Dr Helen Barlow sit down to talk with radio DJ and TV presenter Huw Stephens about the idea of Wales as a ‘musical nation’. This...
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Video 40 mins
Multiculturalism Bites
History & The Arts

Multiculturalism Bites

...Susan Mendus on Toleration The concept of toleration has a long history; Sue Mendus shows how present day debate is informed by 17th Century discussions. Nancy Fraser on Recognition and Multiculturalism Recognition and respect are key ideas when it comes to achieving political equality. They are, Nancy Fraser argues, central to the debates surrounding multiculturalism....
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This Sporting Planet
Society, Politics & Law

This Sporting Planet

...central to sport and not on the sidelines. Running for a Business Ed Warner is a city businessman who became part-time, non-executive chair of UK Athletics in 2007 and has had a pivotal role in preparing UK Athletics in the run up to the 2012 Olympics. His appointment highlights the links between commerce and sport. Governing Global Sport Sunder Katwala is General...
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Hat makers, Greek gods and the great poisoners
Science, Maths & Technology

Hat makers, Greek gods and the great poisoners

...Central park NYC.] Alice in Wonderland sculpture, Central Park NYC It is well known that the phrase “as mad as a hatter” originated because the people who made hats often appeared mad as a result of the mercury used in their manufacture. The fur of small animals was treated with a solution of mercury (II) nitrate, and then heated in an oven. This process was known as...
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