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Mental health in society
Health, Sports & Psychology

Mental health in society

...history of mental health approaches. In the next section you will undertake another activity which will give you further opportunity to consider meaning in mental health and to develop your note-taking skills...Mental health in society: 1.1 Definitions in mental health discussions - You will now be introduced to four key professionals discussing mental health. Also, as a...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
'Keeping it Real': The Experiences of Black Youth beyond Criminal (In)Justice Statistics
Society, Politics & Law

'Keeping it Real': The Experiences of Black Youth beyond Criminal (In)Justice Statistics

...History Month 2020 I was invited by the OU to give a presentation about my research, which you can view here. Transcript This article will attempt to move beyond these insightful and depressing statistics, in order to highlight the real lived experiences of Black young people with regards the justice system; particularly their daily interactions with the police and other...
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Video 20 mins
Black Women and State-Sanctioned Police Violence: The Case of Sarah Reed
Education & Development

Black Women and State-Sanctioned Police Violence: The Case of Sarah Reed

...families left fighting for justice over their loved ones suffering state violence, so we know there’s a problem in the UK…In Britain, somebody dies every six days in police custody, not just Black people. But Black people are over-represented in these cases’. Also noted by Kojo Koram (2020): ‘those who argue that Black Lives Matter protesters are jumping on an...
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Article 15 mins
Decolonisation and Higher Education: Closing the Degree Awarding Gap
Education & Development

Decolonisation and Higher Education: Closing the Degree Awarding Gap

...histories in the curriculum as this can provide a more inclusive learning environment, engage all students with varied case studies, position Britain within a colonial context, and has the potential to help narrow the degree awarding gap. This is supported by Johnnie McKinley (2010) who believes in raising students’ achievement through culturally responsive teaching, as...
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Article 10 mins
Narratives of COVID
Health, Sports & Psychology

Narratives of COVID

...families; offering understanding and encouragement to others following the death of a child or children. Helpline: 0345 123 2304 (lines open 10am-4pm, 7pm-10pm) Email: helpline@tcf.org.uk Child Bereavement UK Supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying. Helpline: 0800 02 888 40 (lines open Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm)...
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Video 5 mins
How did Trump win the White House?
Society, Politics & Law

How did Trump win the White House?

...history, Donald Trump won a truly historic victory in the U.S. presidential election. Trump’s remarkably decisive win stunned most political pundits, myself included. Throughout the campaign, Trump seemed to have a polling ceiling of about 44 percent and he consistently had the highest unfavorability rating of any major party nominee in history. Accordingly, months ago...
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Article 5 mins
Lawrence Breen - Earth in Vision
Nature & Environment

Lawrence Breen - Earth in Vision

...history and environmental broadcasting. ...Lawrence Breen Lawrence started working for the BBC Natural History Unit in 1988 as a Library Clerk, after gaining a degree in American Studies from Hull University. Following a series of successful attachments (including work at BBC Sound Archives and at BBC Worldwide) he progressed to a career as a staff Archive Researcher, and...
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Video 20 mins
Dominic Weston - Earth in Vision
Nature & Environment

Dominic Weston - Earth in Vision

...history programming, discusses the place of storytelling in natural history filmmaking, whether environmental messages can be packaged as entertaining television, and the future of wildlife television...Dominic Weston Dominic is a television producer, director and writer who delights in programmes with strong narratives and ambitious scope - from real life to wildlife. He...
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Video 30 mins