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The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a unique form of workplace change: one that impacted every person on the planet at the same time. This video discusses the effect of coronavirus on the types of work we do and the ways in which we work. Featuring expert interviews, this video is ideal for students thinking about career choices and future work pathways. Show Less

Economic booms and busts have widespread global consequences. Clearly defining and exploring concepts including real and nominal GDP, inflation, unemployment, recession and consumer confidence, this video looks at the factors that influence the health of an economy and how they may contribute to boom or bust. Complemented by illustrative graphics and diagrams, this is important viewing for students of Economics. Show Less

With its origins tracing back to the Industrial Revolution, this video takes viewers through a timeline of the economic gender gap in relation to the workforce and income parity. While marked improvements have occurred over the last 250 years for women economically, the COVID-19 pandemic was additional proof that women still experience higher levels of economic hardship than men. Explaining factors in this disparity such as education levels, legal protection and the imbalance of unpaid work, this is important viewing for students of Economics. Show Less

A healthy and growing economy, though socially and politically beneficial, has detrimental trade-offs environmentally. Unpredicted by economists of the last century, the drive of governments to increase GDP without consideration of the planet or future generations has resulted in climate change. As explored in this video, this predicament has led some economists to call for an overhaul to macroeconomics, with intergenerational equity an essential objective. Complemented by illustrative graphics and diagrams, this is important viewing for students of Economics. Show Less

While the sympathetic nervous system triggers the fight-or-flight response to danger, the parasympathetic nervous system allows the body to relax and repair. This video looks at ways we can help our bodies to engage the parasympathetic nervous system, including quality sleep, deep breathing and mindfulness techniques, in order to counter feelings of stress and anxiety. Featuring expert interviews, this video is ideal for students of Health, Personal Development and Science. Show Less

The COVID-19 pandemic was a time of tremendous loss: not only of human life, but also of significant milestones and social contact. This video explains the things that people might have lost or be grieving as a result of the pandemic and discusses the additional challenges of grieving in isolation. Featuring expert interviews, this video is ideal for students of Health and Personal Development. Show Less

The actions we take can influence the very function of our brain cells, and ground-breaking research has proven just how much control we have over our mind-body connection. This video explores how ‘hacking’ our ‘feel-good’ neurotransmitters – those responsible for chemicals including serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphins – tricks the body into resilience, helping it to bounce back from disruption quicker and better than before. Featuring expert interviews, this video is ideal for students of Health, Personal Development and Science. Show Less

When loss occurs in a school community, it can be deeply challenging for students and teachers alike. This video for the whole classroom explains how to acknowledge and provide support to students and other teachers and gives ideas for activities that a grieving community can do together. Featuring expert interviews, this video is ideal for students and teachers of Health and Personal Development. Show Less

As human beings, we love predictability, which can make coping with our uncertain and ever-changing world very difficult. This video explores strategies for moving forward from loss at an individual and community level and who to turn to for support when you need it. Featuring expert interviews, this video is ideal for students of Health and Personal Development. Show Less

Encountering a wild animal predator may be a stress we long left behind in history, but the survival mechanisms humans developed then still serve us in today’s stressful situations, from exams to online bullying. This video explores the chemical and physical changes our bodies experience when our fight-or-flight response is triggered by the sympathetic nervous system. Featuring expert interviews, this video is ideal for students of Health, Personal Development and Science. Show Less

Our world is currently in a state of disruption not before seen in our lifetimes. The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the social, economic and political structures that humans once took for granted, understandably impacting the mental health of many. This program explores how long-term stress manifests in disruptive times and how resilience is built by coming out the other side. Featuring expert interviews, this video is ideal for students of Health, Personal Development and Science. Show Less

The world around us is complex, dynamic and continually changing, and so too is the workplace. This video introduces the chaos theory of careers, discussing how the butterfly effect and chance events influence jobs and explaining how to practically apply chaos strategy to your own life. Featuring expert interviews, this video is ideal for students thinking about career choices and future work pathways. Show Less

Economic globalisation is strongly tied to the ideology of neoliberalism. This video guides viewers through the economic history of globalisation, from the downfall of communism and the rise of the free market following the Cold War, to the 2008 global financial crisis. Featuring commentary from academics and experts in industry and not-for-profit, this is highly recommended for Geography and History classrooms, and a valuable resource for Economics and Business students. Show Less

Racial inequality refers not only to how citizens are treated within society, but also the access they have to wealth and income. And, while racial inequalities in economics have already come some way, the recent and ongoing Black Lives Matter movement has shone a light on how far there is to go. This program also considers factors such as labour market policies and taxation reform in rectifying economic inequality. Complemented by illustrative graphics and diagrams, this is important viewing for students of Economics. Show Less

Essential viewing for students of Economics, this concise video explains how the Gini coefficient and Lorenz curve are used to calculate the degree of income or wealth inequality within a nation or any other set of people. Using a clear animated diagram, students will see how this measure is mathematically calculated and what the resulting number means for a population’s distribution of wealth or income. Show Less

At the heart of political globalisation is the idea of cooperation and consensus between nations. This video takes viewers through the political history of globalisation, from the formation of global institutions following World War II, to the resurgence of nationalism. Featuring commentary from academics and experts in industry and not-for-profit, this is highly recommended for Geography and History classrooms, and a valuable resource for Civics and Politics students. Show Less

Globalisation necessitates cultural exchange, leading to both societal unity and division. This video examines the benefits of globalisation, such as solidarity on global issues, and its drawbacks, such as the impact of nationalism and xenophobia on refugees. Featuring commentary from academics and experts in industry and not-for-profit, this is highly recommended for Geography and History classrooms, and a valuable resource for Civics and Social Studies students. Show Less

Our world is increasingly interconnected, from politics, to economics, to society and culture. This video gives an overview of what globalisation is and the factors driving its rapid speed, explaining how it can create both opportunities and problems on a global scale. Featuring commentary from academics and experts in industry and not-for-profit, this is highly recommended for Geography and History classrooms, and a valuable resource for Civics students. Show Less

People can experience many different types of loss and grief is a reaction to any loss of anything important to us. This video describes how the grieving process can be different for different people, explains some ways to cope with grief and provides advice on seeking professional help. Featuring expert interviews, this video is ideal for students of Health and Personal Development. Show Less

Change is natural and constant, but disruptions have significant impacts on the types of work we do and how we work. This video explores the factors that trigger change, discussing the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the use of computing technologies and artificial intelligence in the workplace. Featuring expert interviews, this video is ideal for students thinking about career choices and future work pathways. Show Less

What work will be like in five years may be beyond our wildest dreams. This video discusses how work might look in the future, considers the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the importance of lifelong learning and the changing nature of career decisions. Featuring expert interviews, this video is ideal for students thinking about career choices and future work pathways. Show Less

A young child’s reaction to loss is different to that of an adult, but teenagers are often able to understand death in the same way as adults. This video discusses how adolescents may react to loss and explores the different types of loss that teenagers are particularly susceptible to. Featuring expert interviews, this video is ideal for students of Health and Personal Development. Show Less