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Empowering communities
Money & Business

Empowering communities

...Law, 2016) In practical terms this relates to individual members of a group or community not making a full contribution on the basis that they expect that someone else will inevitably step in to fill the gap. In terms of community empowerment this might mean citizens not getting involved in community projects because they are confident that someone else will – even if...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Introducing global development
Society, Politics & Law

Introducing global development

...laws against sexual harassment at work? Around 35% Around 55% Around 75%Yes, but 92% of people were wrong.78% of countries have laws against sexual harassment at work (Tavares and Wodon, 2017). The problem is that these laws are not enforced. a. Around 35% b. Around 55% c. Around 75% The correct answer is c. c. Yes, but 92% of people were wrong. 78% of countries have laws...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
The social in social science
Society, Politics & Law

The social in social science

...law or an underlying causal process. Objective knowledge is universal in scope and detached from subjective experiences. As you work through this course, think very carefully about what it means to be scientific when studying social relations and processes. In particular, think about whether it is possible and desirable to try to create objective knowledge. Consider also...
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Level 3: Advanced 15 hrs
Half man, half circuit: Who are the people who are choosing to become cyborgs?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Half man, half circuit: Who are the people who are choosing to become cyborgs?

...law. In the UK, because the devices have no therapeutic value, doctors who carry out implant procedures potentially open themselves to legal risks, according to one GP, Dr Zoe Norris, who says most doctors would view the procedures as being purely cosmetic and therefore landing closer to the desks of their plastic surgeon colleagues. A spokeswoman for the British...
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Article 10 mins
Information security
Science, Maths & Technology

Information security

...laws, regulatory frameworks and codes of practice under which they operate. In the worst case, failure to comply with these can lead to disciplinary and/or legal action against board members. In such situations, directors and managers are duty bound to be cautious and vigilant. But then again, the rewards of the e-business age can be immense and the creation of value is a...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Hadrian's Rome
History & The Arts

Hadrian's Rome

...law, Matidia, and her mother (Trajan’s sister), Marciana, who were deified after their deaths (see Section 3). A series of marble panels found in the vicinity may have decorated the Temple of Deified Hadrian or another public building nearby. These are interesting because they are carved with personifications of cities and peoples of the Roman empire, alternating with...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace Badge icon
Money & Business

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace

...law, more diverse. Exceptional Individuals – providing consulting, recruitment and employment support to employers and individuals with dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD and autism. Diversifying Group – diversity and inclusion recruitment and consultancy firm. Activity 6 Finding resources Timing: Allow about 15 minutes for this activity. Use your preferred search engine to...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Ahead of Super Tuesday, what have we learned about the candidates?
Society, Politics & Law

Ahead of Super Tuesday, what have we learned about the candidates?

...law by failing to vote in past elections. Then, minutes before the Iowa caucuses began, the Cruz campaign falsely claimed that Ben Carson was dropping out of the race. Cruz kept up his dirty tricks campaign in South Carolina, circulating a fake, photo-shopped picture of Marco Rubio shaking hands with President Obama. In past elections, those unseemly tactics might have...
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Article 5 mins