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Should communities be expected to help in death, dying and bereavement?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Should communities be expected to help in death, dying and bereavement?

...manage. Depending on a relatively small number of people makes it hard for the provision of support to be consistent, highlighting the importance of recognising that volunteers are more than simply free resources. This includes acknowledging that communities may not be able to offer support all the time. Resources that may aid a community’s ability to support include:...
How gender equality can help fix the construction industry
Society, Politics & Law

How gender equality can help fix the construction industry

...managers and directors; Architects, town planners and surveyors; Draughtspersons and related architectural; Conservation and environment; Managers and proprietors in other services.] Dillon and Moncaster | Data adapted from ONS figures Of course, both industry and government have considered this issue. But attempts as far back as the WISE campaign of the 1980s to...
Supporting children's development
Health, Sports & Psychology

Supporting children's development

...a deeper understanding of children's development from early years up to the age of 17. You will focus on topics including the development and management of relationships, encouraging reading, behavioural management, special educational needs and the importance of reflective practice. Transcript If you are interested in studying this course, visit the course website here....
Exercise and mental health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exercise and mental health

...Introduction - Physical activity can have a positive effect on aspects of mental health and psychological well-being, such as depression, mood and cognitive function. In this course we will examine the effects that exercise can have on different aspects of our mental health. We will use the case study of Malcolm. We will begin by defining what is meant by the term...
Level 2: Intermediate 2 hrs
Recycling: Putting consumers to work
Society, Politics & Law

Recycling: Putting consumers to work

...management; Dr Katy Wheeler explores how in this article. ...In 2000/01, 79% of waste collected from English households was disposed of at landfill with only 12% recycled. By 2013/14, landfill had fallen to 31% and rates of recycling had increased to 43%. Such statistics reveal a dramatic shift in the management of household waste. Consumers across England have been...
Study online and find a subject that inspires you
Education & Development

Study online and find a subject that inspires you

...Introduction to English and Maths Fees and funding All undergraduate and postgraduate courses with The Open University can be found here and there's information on fees, funding and bursaries here. Nearly all of our undergraduate courses have no pre-entry requirements. The PFA NI can support you through degree level study, even without the need to have studied or...
Exploring oak woodland
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring oak woodland

...introduction to this album. Touring an oak wood Professor David Streeter takes us on a guided tour of an English oak wood. Following a food chain From sunlight to sparrow hawks - Professors David Streeter and Chris Perrins track a woodland food chain. Looking for regeneration Professor David Streeter investigates the lack of young trees in a Sussex wood. Focusing on fungi...
Investigating flagellates, plankton and filter feeders
Science, Maths & Technology

Investigating flagellates, plankton and filter feeders

...introduction to this album. Investigating filter feeders Professor Mimi Köehl demonstrates how somesuspension feeders eat. Investigating bivalves Professor Evan Ward demonstrates how bivalves feed, and how they process the food they ingest. Locating phytoplankton Dr Gabrielle Kennaway uses a conductivity-temperature-depth (CTD) sampler to test for phytoplankton and its...