Student diversity and the international dimension
This PowerPoint presentation explores student diversity and internationalisation. It is aimed at those working with students in HE. It covers ALT implications, global perspectives and working with disability.
Computer-Assisted Assessment - Disability Awareness simulation tool
This online resource is intended to help staff appreciate the difficulties and frustrations that students with a variety of different impairments experience when using electronic learning materials. In particular it uses computer based assessment questions to simulate experiences that may arise and hinder students' successful interaction with computer aided assessment.
Each simulation presents the user with a multiple choice question on which the simulation is imposed. The user is asked to an
Computer Simulations of Basic Neuronal Function
This laboratory utilizes two user-friendly computer programs from Neurosim (Biosoft, Cambridge, U.K.) that demonstrate various aspects of electrophysiological functions of neurons without sacrificing experimental animals. One program simulates passive conduction in a long length of axon while the second program simulates the Hodgkin-Huxley equations for the production of an action potential. While these programs allow students to try experimental manipulations that parallel those done in real el
The Effect of Aging on Cognitive Function: Nature/Nurture
Explores how the study of identical twins can help determine how factors such as lifestyle and diet may contribute to individual differences in the aging process.
Applying the Learning Cycle Approach to Digestive Systems and the Principles of Structure-Function a
The three parts of the learning-cycle strategy student exploration, concept formation, and concept application are the framework on which student understanding of 1 the interrelation of structure and function and 2 the coexistence of unity and the diversity among organisms are designed.
Function Analyzer
Highlight the rationale behind symbolic operations used to solve a linear equation with this tool that displays changes in the graphic and area models of functions as you change the value of each symbolic element.
Disability: Equality/Inequality
This module examines the disability community and inequality. Students will attempt to determine which is the best indicator of disability and will form a composite to describe the disability community.
International Nutrition
Presents major nutritional problems that influence the health, survival, and developmental capacity of populations in developing societies. Covers approaches implemented at the household, community, national, and international levels to improve nutritional status. Explores the degree to which malnutrition can be prevented or reduced prior to achieving full economic development through targeted public and private sector interventions that address the causes of malnutrition.
International Environmental Negotiation, Fall 2002
This is the fourth subject in the Environmental Policy and Planning sequence. Seminar looks at problems of managing common resources, difficulties of achieving transboundary pollution control, and the dilemmas of regional harmonization of environmental protection standards (particularly in Europe). At the core of these problems are issues of how best to structure international negotiations. Focuses especially on problems of representation voting, linkage, and enforcement. The class will explore
Law, Social Movements, and Public Policy: Comparative and International Experience, Fall 2002
Examines the role that courts and grassroots groups play in shaping public policy, at the global level and in selected countries. Primary focus on the impact of the relationship between courts and grassroots activism, on current issues like trade, environmental regulation, and human rights enforcement. In addition to recent international public policy institutional processes including the World Trade Organization and the World Bank, case studies from key countries like the US and India are exami
CCA 2009 International Exhibition "Visions Beyond Borders"
Artworks by current international exchange students from our partner institutions, international degree-seeking students, and CCA students who studied abroad in fall 2008.
Camera & editing: Karen Jaimes
Music: Jodie Ellis
Narrative: Mutsumi Kanzawa
Advisor: Peter Hendricks
Weed or resource? The international spread and exploitation of Prosopis - Phil Harris
This lecture was given by Professor Phil Harris at the Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, University of Nairobi, on Wednesday 16th June 2010.
Prosopis is a genus of legume trees and shrubs valuable as fuel, fodder and human food. As a result of their perceived value, Prosopis species have been distributed widely from their native range, mainly in South and Central America throughout the dry tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. Unfortunately in several area
The International Health Service; The Power of Mobility and Broadband - Dr Mike Short
The series entitled 'Healthy Debates at Coventry' has attracted influential contributors from the Health and Social Care sector. In this talk Dr Mike Short; Vice President Telefonica Europe, O2 discusses the the use of mobile technology within the NHS.
To find out more please visit http://wwwm.coventry.ac.uk/hls
International and Postgraduate Graduation 2010
CUTV went out and about to speak to some of our graduating students at this years International and Postgraduate Graduation Ceremony that took place in Coventry Cathedral.
We hope that you enjoyed your day and your time here at Coventry University. If you want to keep up to date with us then please join the Friends of Coventry University Alumni Alumni Association at http://www.coventry.ac.uk/alumni
All the best
CUTV
Ira Green, Simmons and Company International
Ira Green (MBA '90), Managing Director with Simmons and Company International, joins us for this edition of "Hot Topics in Finance", a series of interviews with Darden School of Business alumni who are top players in the field of finance. They are giving back to Darden by interacting with current students in classroom sessions, giving their insights and perspectives, and answering questions that arise during the classroom discussions. This series of in-studio interviews gives us a chance to me
The International Monetary Fund's Kalpana Kochhar: Whats Ahead for the Indian Economy
IMF Economist Kalpana Kochhar discusses the resilience of the Indian market, hurdles to growth and why the pace of reform must accelerate.
Graduation Daily 2010: Faculty of Health & Leslie Silver International Faculty - Tuesday 20th July
Today sees students graduating from two of our faculties here at Leeds Met, Leslie Silver International Faculty and the Faculty of Health.
Graduations 2010: Leslie Silver International Faculty - 1700 Ceremony
This is the 5pm ceremony, held on Tuesday 20 July 2010 in our Graduation marquee for the Leslie Silver International Faculty.
Graduands were joined by their families and friends as they celebrated their achievements. Families of our International students were able to watch our ceremonies live via our website.
For more information on the Faculty and their Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses go to http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/lsif
For a permanent record of this year's ceremonies please visit o
International Trade Policy at the Monterey Institute
Galen Bepler, a graduate student at the Monterey Institute, shares her experience as President of the Monterey Institute Trade Club where she organized the annual trade and investment conference in March 2010.
Galen is currently in her second year at the Monterey Institute working on getting her Master's degree in International Trade Policy. As a graduate student she has carried out research in International Trade and Investment Policy in the European Union, the United States, NorthEast Asia
