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Older carers, COVID-19 and physical activity
Health, Sports & Psychology

Older carers, COVID-19 and physical activity

...social care system with many local services reducing operations or closing fully. Potentially this has removed the support networks for many of the elderly care givers, removing any opportunity to take respite and a break from the day to day demands of caring. Providing care is extremely challenging. Many older adults (particularly caring spouses) don’t just see caring...
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History offers Britain an important lesson on shutting down immigration
Society, Politics & Law

History offers Britain an important lesson on shutting down immigration

...social support that might be needed to make the change work. This left space for the growth of radical parties such as the British National Party and the more recently formed UK Independence Party (UKIP). UKIP was founded in 1991 to oppose the Maastricht Treaty but became more visible in 2004, when it began speaking out more loudly about migration from Europe. That year,...
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How is a University obsession with teenagers hurting part-time students?
Education & Development

How is a University obsession with teenagers hurting part-time students?

...work commitments. Most are women, often juggling caring responsibilities alongside studying. Many were the first in their families to embark on higher education, and 22% reported disabilities or long-term health impairments. Many respondents managing mental health problems, medication, hospital visits and declining mobility viewed part-time study as a lifeline. Only 15%...
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Riding the carousel or partners for life: what makes an effective coach–athlete relationship in tennis?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Riding the carousel or partners for life: what makes an effective coach–athlete relationship in tennis?

...worked with four coaches since Wimbledon last year. There has been speculation on this high turnover of support particularly when we see that the coach who supported her to victory in the US Open, Andrew Richardson, did not have his contract renewed following the tournament. Indeed, more recently following the parting of ways from her last coach in April of this year,...
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Climate change and the built environment
Science, Maths & Technology

Climate change and the built environment

...works and landfill sites. It also plays an essential role in our social world, providing us with shelter and warmth, belonging and protection, connections and barriers, and a sense of identity and history. It is an indispensable part of our physical and social lives. However, it is also responsible for a huge 39% of all global greenhouse gas (‘carbon’) emissions. 28%...
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Understanding your sector Badge icon
Money & Business

Understanding your sector

...work, social, interests, family, academic, etc. Try to be as specific as possible; there may be more than one group in your workplace, for example. The Toolkit has a Mapping your network tool to help you with this activity. Alternatively, you can draw your network in your notebook if you prefer. [Described image] Figure 2 Your network Comment How did you get on?...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Understanding Cities
Society, Politics & Law

Understanding Cities

...social relationships, the impact of globalisation, and the way green spaces are utilised become ever more pressing concerns. The tracks on this album explore some of the challenges faced across the world as citizens and administrators adapt to ever increasing pressures on city spaces and resources. The material forms part of the course DD304, Understanding Cities......
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Starting with psychology
Health, Sports & Psychology

Starting with psychology

...social factors at work and most would say that these go beyond the individual, their personality and their roles. Cult bonds are often created through such factors as the emotional attachment to the group and fear of powerful leaders making people feel dependent on the group (Margaret Singer, 1995). People can be highly attracted by the security offered by membership of a...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs