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Introduction to polymers
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to polymers

...mode for all metal aircraft. The increase in product integrity is well worth the extra manufacturing cost of composite materials. [Figure 12] Figure 12 Sea King rotor blade composite blade construction Products now widely used and accepted include catheters, serum bags and stents (Figure 1). In all these areas, polymers offer resistance to body fluids, and mechanical...
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Level 3: Advanced 20 hrs
Health and wellbeing in the ancient world
History & The Arts

Health and wellbeing in the ancient world

...et al., 2011). They didn’t like the word ‘complete’ – who is ever completely healthy? Furthermore, just because test results show some abnormality, this doesn’t mean it will ever make you ill. They questioned how health is measured: what is important, how many years you live, or how fully you can take part in society until you die? Their suggested definition of...
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Level 1: Introductory 18 hrs
Introducing the voluntary sector Badge icon
Money & Business

Introducing the voluntary sector

...et al., 2013, p. 306). In the context of the voluntary sector, voluntary organisations are often perceived to be particularly value-driven. Organisational values may be similar to the types of personal values you have explored so far this week such as helping others, showing compassion, making a difference and so on. They are usually expressed in a more collaborative way,...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Creating open educational resources
Education & Development

Creating open educational resources

...et al., 2008) and it embraces OpenCourseWare but would also include any educational materials, technologies and resources offered freely and openly for anyone to use and under some licences to remix, improve and redistribute. OpenLearn is an example of a collection of OERs. The term ‘open content’ was first used by David Wiley, an academic now working at Utah State...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Minerals and the crystalline state
Science, Maths & Technology

Minerals and the crystalline state

...mode in order to see in detail the various tools and features.) Then answer the associated questions. Instructor The Digital Kit is a system for viewing and exploring geological hand specimens, using a web browser. This tutorial will show you what it can do and how to use it. The screen is divided into the field of view of the specimen and several functional areas that...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Applying your community engagement skills
Society, Politics & Law

Applying your community engagement skills

...mode of communication. How you might need to tailor a message to their particular needs. What barriers to communication might you expect to encounter. The steps you might take to overcome these. Discussion In undertaking this activity you will inevitably find both consistent themes and vital differences between your approach to communicating with different people. These...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Hybrid working: change management
Money & Business

Hybrid working: change management

...et the needs of their end users, stakeholders and staff to ensure they thrive and succeed. The COVID-19 pandemic forced accelerated change throughout the world, which could not be planned for, and rapid change programmes where implemented. As we adapt to hybrid ways of working and expectations, organisations are drawing on their experience to start to consider how to...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Environmental management and organisations
Nature & Environment

Environmental management and organisations

...et al., 2012), although this estimate could easily be doubled or trebled depending on manufacturing processes and efficiencies...Environmental management and organisations: 11.1.2 Waste production - At the other end of the input–output model, outputs from organisations in the form of waste are also significant. It is not possible to determine global waste outputs from...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs