Where next for public health in the era of austerity?
This event was the second in a series of master class lectures jointly staged by the University of Leeds and Leeds Metropolitan University bringing together relevant senior figures and academics from across the city and surrounding region.
The twenty-first century has seen a growth in political, environmental and economic insecurity in the context of global recession, population ageing and climate change. Responding to these threats involves rethinking how we work together, care for ourselves,
1.4.4 Case study 1: Vic Harris – a hospital death Vic was a 68-year-old man with a long history of chronic (pulmonary) obstructive airways disease and was therefore a regular in-patient at the medical ward of the local hospital where he received treatment. Vic had been on Crawford Ward for two weeks and was feeling very concerned that he was not making any progress. Previously he had experienced quite a marked improvement after a few days’ treatment but this time, instead of improving, his breathlessness and lethargy were getting worse and
Beetle Genome Research Project - Duane McKenna Laboratory
The FedEx Institute is funding a groundbreaking genetic research project on the Asian Multicolored Ladybug that has yielded 592 million short sequences of DNA. Completion of this draft genome puts the U of M in the company of top-ranked research schools. The McKenna Lab is also working in collaboration with the Insect 5000 genomes project to sequence the full genome of the Asian Long-horned Beetle, which was accidentally introduced to the United States in the 1990s. The research will aid in the
Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought
This is the website of the Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought, a non-governmental research institute based in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The name Aal al-Bayt is a reference to the family of the Prophet Muhammad, to which Jordanian royal family claim descent. This choice of name is intentionally aimed at bringing together the various schisms within Islam, particularly that between Sunnis and Shi’is. This interest in dialogue and reconciliation extends also to inter-faith
The Story of Wakefield
A basic skills learning resource booklet with interactive activities designed to introduce the Wakefield Museum.
Poor Sports: Is There a New Low in Owners’ and Players’ Behavior?
Claims of racism, domestic abuse, bullying, ethical breaches: What's behind the recent rash of poor behavior in professional sports?
2.4 From phoneme to meaning: the semantic problem For a vervet monkey, once an alarm call has been assigned to the correct phonological class – leopard, snake or eagle – then the task is straightforward indeed. Each of these sound patterns is connected in long-term memory to some ‘prototype’ of the predator in question, including what it looks like, what it does and so on. The eagle call always means eagle, whatever the context. The activation of the brain trace for the eagle call invariably activates the
Fractions - Visualizing – A Virtual Manipulative
Illustrate a fraction by dividing a shape and highlighting the appropriate parts. There are instructions to the right of the manipulative.
When Not to Use a Semicolon
Semicolons should not be used in most situations unless two independent clauses are being connected, or if there is a list of items where one of the items has a list of its own. This video is in lecture format with an instructor writing examples on a dry erase board. (01:09)
Learning space evaluation
The subject of physical learning space has in recent years become increasingly complex This reflection examines what evidence exists in this area
Yes, you can see the milkyway : Lichtpollutiemap Deze website toont de wereldwijde lichtvervuiling. Hiermee kan je per land de lichtverstrooiing nagaan en plekken zoeken waar je nog voldoende kans maakt om de melkweg te zien. Hoe je het best naar de melkweg kijkt vind je op een …
Dino's : Mindmap om thema verder uit te werken Deze mindmap kan een vertrekpunt zijn om het thema dinosaurussen verder uit te werken.
CVs and Letters to Employers
CV’s and Letters to Employers is one of several Futures workbooks which help students choose and prepare for their careers. Like the other workbooks in the series you can dip in and out doing the exercises which are most relevant to you. You might want to include the exercises or the output in your personal development plan or e-portfolio.
The Magic Schoolbus Revving Up - Engines
Mr. Junkett, a vehicle maintenance inspector, wasn't pleased when he inspected the magic school bus. In fact, he decides to take it to the junkyard to smash it! The Friz and the class have to do something to save their bus. Naturally, they have decided to shrink and go inside it. All the problems seem to be caused by peanut butter, as Mr. Junkett was eating a peanut butter sandwich while inspecting the bus. (22:00)
TWC9: The Catsup/Lots O'Releases Edition | This Week On Channel 9 This week on Channel 9, Brian and Dan are back discuss the week's top developer news, including;
Around 1919 & in Mexico City
Mexico furnished the era of social and cultural change that started ‘right around 1910’ with its first popular revolution. By 1919 Mexico City had become a refuge for the world’s radicals. To a despairing world, it offered a unique site to safely experiment with all sorts of enchantments.
In this culturally promiscuous capital not only the meaning of Mexico was at stake, but also the meanings of major modernist concepts –revolution, the popular, avant-garde, authenticity,
Virtual Maths, Shapes, Space and Measure, DIY Clinometer template
Make your own clinometer - template and instructions
Verhoging BTW op electriciteit : Tekstbegrip Voorbeeld van een brief van een elektriciteitsleverancier waarin vermeld wordt dat de BTW op stroom verhoogt. Het doel is een zakelijke brief begrijpen, wat o.a. aansluit bij Basiseducatie Nt2 alfa R1 module 14. Bij de brief worden enkele vragen …
Investigating fungi: the wood-wide web
How fundamental are fungi to a forest's eco-system? And how can they be utilised to reclaim barren land and grow sustainable plantations for economic markets? In this album, scientists from the UK and Malaysia explore how fungi form constructive and cooperative partnerships with other plants and trees, and how such symbiosis can be used for economic and environmental benefit. In the audio track, Professor David Robinson of The Open University delves deeper into the techniques scientists use to l
Genesis Chapter 42 - New International Version of the Bible
This video contains a high quality narration of The Book of Genesis, Chapter 42, from the New International Version of the Bible. Scriptures read by professional voice actors, along with good music and sound effects. No moving images.
