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‘A little bit of kindness’: migrant nurses in the Scottish NHS
Society, Politics & Law

‘A little bit of kindness’: migrant nurses in the Scottish NHS

...study, because having succeeded in establishing a new life with a new family and a career in Scotland, she was intent on ensuring others were supported to do the same. In 2001 the NHS was again short of qualified staff and turned once more to migrant labour. Aware of the challenges they might face, Sofi was determined to make their experiences more positive. A New Phase...
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Grammar matters
Languages

Grammar matters

...study is that, combined with vocabulary choice, it is our main way of making meaning. Linguists have studied the relationship between word and grammar choices on one hand and meaning or function on the other. This free course, Grammar matters, introduces you to one particular way of understanding how meanings relate systematically to different aspects of grammar – the...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Janis Joplin and the Sexual Revolution
History & The Arts

Janis Joplin and the Sexual Revolution

...studying this course, you should be able to: understand the notion of the academic study of popular music (sometimes referred to as Popular Music Studies) consider the extent to which the sexual revolution brought about greater equality of opportunities for female popular musicians, such as Janis Joplin situate the position of female American popular musicians, such as...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs
Sacred and secular: Cole Durham
Society, Politics & Law

Sacred and secular: Cole Durham

Broader autonomy is needed in religious organisations, argues the director of International Center for Law and Religion Studies...Transcript
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Inside the International Criminal Court
Society, Politics & Law

Inside the International Criminal Court

...Inside the International Criminal Court: The Barristers QCs and barristers talking about their job prosecuting or defending at the ICC Inside the International Criminal Court: Thomas Lubanga case study Tackling the case of Thomas Lubanga from the Congo Inside the International Criminal Court: Saif al-Islam Gaddafi case study Looks at the case of Saif al islam Gaddafi...
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Video 30 mins
Critically exploring psychology
Health, Sports & Psychology

Critically exploring psychology

...study of psychology. In particular, it will help you to think about how to use it when doing independent research. This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract from the Open University course D810 Critically exploring psychology 1 and D811 Critically Exploring Psychology 2...This free course introduces you to critical thinking as a tool for psychology. As you work your way...
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Level 3: Advanced 3 hrs
Approaching leadership with care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Approaching leadership with care

...skills. This course is adapted from the Open University course, K318 Leading, managing, caring...Unlock the secrets to becoming an effective and empathetic leader with our free course, Approaching leadership with care. Delve into the core concepts of leadership by exploring the significance of empathy, compassion, and understanding when leading others and yourself. This...
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Level 2: Intermediate 5 hrs
Billions are spent on educational technology, but we don’t know if it works
Education & Development

Billions are spent on educational technology, but we don’t know if it works

...study learning to embed existing research and knowledge into the design. Research consultancy firms can carry out swift assessments to provide EdTech developers with information on how well what they are offering works. Transparency and integrity in the research process are vital, though, to prevent bias. Ways of ensuring this include pre-registration: reporting that a...
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