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Society, Politics & Law
Bun-chùrsa mu bhith a’ dèanamh atharrachadh poilitigeach is sòisealta
Written in a moment of multiple crises – environmental, economic, political, social and health-related – ‘An Introduction to making political and social change’ gives you a grounding in some of the key citizenship skills and information you will need to intervene in the world as it changes around you. This free course explores how you can make ...
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Society, Politics & Law
Cyflwyniad i greu newid gwleidyddol a chymdeithasol
Ac yntau wedi’i ysgrifennu mewn cyfnod heriol - yn amgylcheddol, yn economaidd, yn wleidyddol, yn gymdeithasol ac o ran iechyd, mae ‘Cyflwyniad i wneud newid gwleidyddol a chymdeithasol’ yn rhoi sylfaen i chi ar gyfer rhai o’r sgiliau dinasyddiaeth a’r wybodaeth wleidyddol allweddol sydd eu hangen arnoch i ymyrryd yn y byd wrth iddo newid o’ch ...
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Society, Politics & Law
Introduction to making political and social change
Written in a moment of multiple crises – environmental, economic, political, social and health-related – ‘An Introduction to making political and social change’ gives you a grounding in some of the key citizenship skills and information you will need to intervene in the world as it changes around you. This free course explores how you can make ...
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Society, Politics & Law
You and your world: Introducing the social sciences
How can the social sciences help you think about the world around you? This free course introduces you to skills and knowledge that can help you question, understand and contribute to society. This course starts by acknowledging the ever-changing nature of society and social relationships and then asks you to think about your own place in ...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Five ways to mark Menstrual Health Day
Did you know that 28th May is Menstrual Health Day? This article raises, and answers, key questions around this event, providing five ways to mark this important day.
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Society, Politics & Law
How do you become British Prime Minister?
Ever fancied being Prime Minister and running the country? Dr Richard Heffernan has some advice on the mechanics of the political system.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Man up or open up?
Why do men find it so hard to talk about their mental health?
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Health, Sports & Psychology
How places affect well-being
This free course looks at how where people live affects their well-being. This includes the kind of neighbourhood people live in, how places are organised and run, as well as the detail of the layout of buildings. You will learn about some of the ways that psychologists explain the links between places and well-being. This includes some of the ...
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Society, Politics & Law
The Middle East conflict has swiftly exposed economic vulnerability in the region
Emilie Rutledge discusses the economic impact to the region of the current conflict in the Middle East.
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History & The Arts
Who gets to be a human? Religion in colonial histories and Indigenous resistance
The global challenge of growing inequalities is intricately linked to the distinction made between those historically regarded as human and those who have not been. The division between ‘civilised’ and ‘non-civilised/primitive’ played a vital role in justifying the colonisation and enslavement of those who were deemed ‘lesser human’, ‘other ...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Political grief: understanding an emerging phenomenon
Can we feel grief about political events? Neil Thompson explores this question and how it may impact you.
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Society, Politics & Law
Using generative AI in relation to legal issues
This guidance note explores how generative AI works, where its limitations lie, and how it can (and cannot) be used when dealing with everyday legal issues.