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A blow to the head; a blow to rugby?
Health, Sports & Psychology

A blow to the head; a blow to rugby?

...management, heading towards “a cross-sport and society approach to concussion, to ensure consistency of research, education, prevention and management strategies to further protect athletes and members of the public”. Sports such as rugby carry risks, but through legal play and active pitch-side management of suspected head injuries, we can but hope that this World...
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Article 5 mins
"That's so gay!" Homophobic language and school
Languages

"That's so gay!" Homophobic language and school

...manage the behaviour and expectations of pupils to ensure that all pupils have an equal and fair chance to thrive and learn in an atmosphere of dignity and respect The extent to which leaders and managers have created a positive ethos in the school How can a school address these issues? Watch Shaun’s suggestions: How can a school deal with homophobic language? In this...
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Video 15 mins
30 years of SME research highlights impact of the ‘digital revolution’
Money & Business

30 years of SME research highlights impact of the ‘digital revolution’

...managers and owners, enabling them to highlight shared concerns.” Dr Richard Blundel, current editor of the Quarterly Survey, said: “It is difficult to overstate the sheer pace of change that SME managers and owners have experienced during the last three decades. It is apparent that the spread of digital technologies has had a particularly dramatic impact on small...
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Article 10 mins
Immigration detention: what's the problem with privatisation?
Society, Politics & Law

Immigration detention: what's the problem with privatisation?

...manage detention facilities in Harmondsworth near Heathrow airport and a second one near Manchester airport. In 1971, Securicor Group Limited and Security Services Limited were also listed on the London Stock Exchange. Ten years later, in 1981, Securicor Chair Peter Smith was awarded the OBE for services to the ‘security industry’. This was just the beginning of new...
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Article 10 mins
The Lovable Bra Occupation, Cumbernauld, 1982
Society, Politics & Law

The Lovable Bra Occupation, Cumbernauld, 1982

...Manager of the Cumbernauld Development Corporation informed the Corporation that “he [would] advise the board of trade informally that, until further notice, no more enquiries to be considered for clothing firms’ (‘Minutes of the Industry Committee of Cumbernauld Development Corporation, 1965 – 1969’, meeting of 19 January 1965). [The former Lovable Factory in...
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Article 10 mins
Hybrid working: wellbeing and inclusion
Money & Business

Hybrid working: wellbeing and inclusion

...Introduction - In early 2020, the higher education (HE) sector had to react to unprecedented change and uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic. The so-called ‘pivot to online’ (Salmon, 2020) forced emergency ways of working on university campus-based staff in an attempt to continue educating students while physical attendance at lectures, seminars, etc....
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Getting started with Chinese 1
Languages

Getting started with Chinese 1

...introduction will get you started on the essentials of reading, writing, speaking and listening in Chinese through a variety of online activities. A perfect introduction for absolute beginners! This OpenLearn course is an extract from the beginning of the Open Centre for Languages and Cultures short course, LGXC001 Beginners Chinese 1. After completing this free course,...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Everyday English 2
Languages

Everyday English 2

...manage your digital badges online from your OpenLearn Profile. In addition, you can download and print your OpenLearn Statement of participation – which also displays your badge. This course has been produced as part of the Department for Education's Flexible Learning Fund, the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales and with the kind support of Dangoor Education,...
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Level 1: Introductory 48 hrs