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Change in the West of Ireland
OpenLearn Ireland

Change in the West of Ireland

...Introduction to the Change in the West of Ireland collection. Explore the articles in this collection . Introduction: Uniqueness, interdependence, uneven development and change in the West of Ireland [The Wild Atlantic Way coastline route in Ireland] The 2575 km Wild Atlantic Way, one of the longest defined coastal routes in the world, offers tourists the opportunity to...
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Article 5 mins
Are you making the most of your student budget?
Education & Development

Are you making the most of your student budget?

...than ever to manage your money effectively whilst at university...From planning your income to student discounts - explore this guide to check you are making the most of your money. [University of South Wales logo] This resource was provided by the University of South Wales and is part of the University Ready hub. Find more resources like this on the hub homepage....
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Activity 5 mins
Can natural infrastructure help Brazil beat its water crisis?
Nature & Environment

Can natural infrastructure help Brazil beat its water crisis?

...management of forests and wetlands could ease the problem...[Ilha Grande, near Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil] The Ilha Grande, near Rio Serious water crises have plagued Brazil’s major cities in recent years.Severe pollution in Rio de Janeiro’s Guanabara Bay is jeopardizing sailing and other water sports at the upcoming Olympic Games. A historicdrought from...
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Article 5 mins
Care before profit: working as a cleaner in a care home during the Covid-19 pandemic
Society, Politics & Law

Care before profit: working as a cleaner in a care home during the Covid-19 pandemic

...management started to want rid of me. Even my daughter said you can’t be an unofficial union rep mum because you’re not protected.” Jacky also spoke about the conditions in the care home and the impact COVID-19 had in increasing isolation and in their treatment of residents: “I did feel awfully sorry for the residents because what was happening was, after we had...
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Article 5 mins
Social marketing
Money & Business

Social marketing

...introduction of smoking bans, there is a growing recognition that social marketing has a role to play in achieving a wide range of social goals. This free course, Social marketing, examines the nature of social marketing and how the adoption of marketing concepts, frameworks and techniques developed for commercial marketers can be applied to the solution of social...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Drug development process: combating pain
Science, Maths & Technology

Drug development process: combating pain

...introduction to the process of new drug discovery; from identification of a suitable candidate drug molecule to the development of a commercial drug product available in the clinic for pain relief or as an anti-inflammatory...Drug development process: combating pain, is a free course offering a brief introduction to the process of new drug discovery; from identification...
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Level 3: Advanced 2 hrs
My Interest in Cities is Really an Interest in the Way People Live
Society, Politics & Law

My Interest in Cities is Really an Interest in the Way People Live

...meet, as Professor Allan Cochrane explains the motivations running through his work. It threads together studies of how people live, manage and organise their lives, drawing in both local and global networks of power and ideas. Cities allow us to understand, and are key parts of how, abstract theories and sweeping trends become grounded in local and everyday experiences....
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Video 5 mins
Living with visual Impairment
Health, Sports & Psychology

Living with visual Impairment

...introduction to this album. Visual Impairment Jackie's Experience Of acute transitory visual impairment as a result of MS, including her experience of difficulties with lighting and contrast. Emotional Impact Jackie talks about the emotional impact of losing her sight Nurse Support Jackie explains how nurses can support and empower people with visual impairments. Eating...
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Audio 27 mins