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The Future of Mining?
by Elaine Wightman , Robin Evans , John Steen , Glen Corder- 0.0
5 Weeks
You will also explore the current significant challenges for the sector as well as the impact of rapidly changing technologies, and how these combine with changing societal expectations and global trends in several possible futures. ● The role of minerals in society and their contribution to sustainable development. ● Emerging technologies and their impact across the value chain....
$99
Serious Gaming
by Jeroen Jansz , Mijke Slot- 4.5
Approx. 9 hours to complete
Have you ever wondered how playing games can help us to train people, deal with societal challenges or raise awareness of contemporary social issues? The potential impact of gaming is addressed in detail by discussing persuasive games, which aim at changing the player's attitude. The Impact of Serious Games The impact of serious games...
Friendship machine: forming a new type of human connections
by Tryggvi Hjaltason , Ársæll Már Arnarsson- 0.0
5 Weeks
Themes include friendship, loneliness, and the societal implications of a new type of human connection rapidly being formed in the 21st century. Video games are sweeping the globe, quickly becoming a primary shaper of culture. Themes include friendship, loneliness, and the societal implications of a new type of human connection rapidly being formed in the 21st century....
$50
Living Law® China- from ancient empire to global superpower
by Wayne Carroll- 5
44 mins on-demand video
We explore the debate around the effectiveness of morality and ethics, reinforced by societal shame if breached. With a solid footing in the Imperial period, we explore the impact of European arrivals, in particular the so-called "century of shame. The "peaceful rise" of China is perhaps the most important geopolitical development of the 21st century....
$12.99
The Best Start in Life: Early Childhood Development for Sustainable Development
by Hirokazu Yoshikawa , Jack Shonkoff , Aisha Yousafzai , Catherine Tamis-LeMonda- 0.0
8 Weeks
How has a child’s brain developed at the age of 3? How does nutrition impact the future well-being of a child into adulthood? The intersection of childcare, education and other programming with policies at the national level and beyond Case studies: how factors such as forced migration impact a child’s future...
$49
Unleashing the Impact of your Social Enterprise
by Kai Hockerts- 4.5
Approx. 15 hours to complete
In Course 3 of this Specialization you will first of all learn about Social Impact Assessment. Introduction to Social Impact Assessment Introduction to Social Impact Assessment | Simone Petersen SROI – A Review of Methods | Danish Social Capital Fund Measuring Social Impact Introduction & Social Impact Assessment Social Impact Assessment - A UK Perspective...
Knowledge Exchange: Using, Protecting and Monetizing Ideas with Third Parties
by Gert-Jan van Ommen- 0.0
Approx. 10 hours to complete
Interested in increasing the impact of your knowledge on society? As knowledge exchange office, Luris matches societal needs with possibilities available in Leiden and enhances the impact of novel technologies and knowledge from Leiden University and LUMC. Luris establishes valuable partnerships and represents the interests of academics and research teams. Different approaches to Knowledge exchange for impact on society today...
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Electric Cars: Introduction
by Pavol Bauer , Margot Weijnen , Frank Rieck- 0.0
4 Weeks
Get a basic understanding of electric cars and learn about leading technologies, development of profitable business models and effective policies. Electric vehicles are the future of transportation. Role of electric vehicles in the energy transition Types of electric cars and how do they work Introduction to the business of electric vehicles and its future potential...
$50
Just Money: Banking as if Society Mattered
by J. Phillip Thompson , Lily Steponaitis , Katrin Kaeufer , Calvin Thompson- 0.0
16 Weeks
What is the role of a bank in producing societal well-being? No previous knowledge of finance or banking is needed to take this course. The core principles of just banking The impact of different forms of banking on societal well-being The future of just banking and financial technologies...
$49
Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started
by Michael Gordon- 4.7
Approx. 17 hours to complete
Do you have an idea that could help solve a societal problem? Among their experiences are: providing clean water in India and the Dominican Republic, warming premature babies without incubators, improving education in Africa and Detroit, and providing affordable fresh food to low-income residents of Los Angeles. The Challenges of Social Entreprenurship Example of “Necessity”...