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DEBATE: Should we have a smaller financial services sector?

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Introductory Level Updated 20 May 2013
Do you think we should have a smaller financial services sector? Vote in our poll and leave your comments
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Design in a nutshell

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Introductory Level Duration 15 mins Updated 08 May 2013
By Clive Hilton
Get the lowdown on 6 key design movements and share your design alter-ego
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DEBATE: Will the ‘culture of risk’ become popular again?

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Introductory Level Updated 01 May 2013
Are you worried the ‘culture of risk’ will become popular again, despite the current drive for more caution? Air your views here  
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DEBATE: Can we trust bankers to help the national recovery?

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DEBATE: Can we trust bankers to help the national recovery?
Introductory Level Updated 29 Apr 2013
With all the new controls in place, can we now trust the bankers to help the national recovery? Share your views here
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Elements of the Periodic Table

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Introductory Level Duration 5 mins Updated 08 Apr 2013
By Professor Peter Taylor, Dr James Bruce, Dr Mike Bullivant
Explore the impact of chemical elements on our bodies, the world around us and see how they changed the course of history
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Order your free 'Working to save lives' booklet

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Introductory Level Updated 22 Mar 2013
By The OpenLearn team
Order a free booklet exploring a day in the life of healthcare professionals. 
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Child of Our Time: What do you think?

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Introductory Level Duration 15 mins Updated 27 Feb 2013
By John Oates
If you've watched Child of Our Time, or you're interested in child development, let us know your thoughts and help with our research
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Child of Our Time: Activities

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Introductory Level Duration 5 mins Updated 26 Feb 2013
By The OpenLearn team
Try OpenLearn activities and downloads made for previous Child of Our Time series.
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Discussion Hubs

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Introductory Level Updated 21 Feb 2013
Fancy getting involved in a good old discussion? 
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20th century composers: making the connections

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Introductory Level Duration 10 mins Updated 28 Jan 2013
By Dr Ben Winters, Dr Jonathan Rees, Dr Naomi Barker
Explore the world of 20th century classical and avant-garde music through the composers and the fascinating connections that exist between them.
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Transport and sustainability

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Intermediate Level Duration 12 hours Updated 20 Jun 2013
By The Open University
This unit explores the issues around sustainable transport and how the role of technology and society can interact to lower the overall impact of transport.
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Foundations for self-directed support in Scotland

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Introductory Level Duration 40 hours Updated 20 Jun 2013
By The Open University
This course will provide the foundations of understanding self-directed support in Scotland in the wider context of personalisation. Providing grounding in the culture and ways...
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Diagramming for development 2 - Exploring interrelationships

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Masters Level Duration 4 hours Updated 20 Jun 2013
By The Open University
This unit introduces you to the following systems diagramming techniques - Influence diagrams, Multiple Cause Diagrams and Cognitive Maps. Using a case study project based...
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Numbers, units and arithmetic

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Numbers, units and arithmetic
Introductory Level Duration 5 hours Updated 20 Jun 2013
By The Open University
Do fractions and decimals make you apprehensive about maths? Do you lack confidence in dealing with numbers? If so, then this unit is for you....
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The Ancient Olympics: Bridging past and present

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Introductory Level Duration 5 hours Updated 20 Jun 2013
By The Open University
This unit highlights the similarities and differences between our modern Games and the Ancient Olympics and explores why today, as we prepare for London's 2012...
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School activities: Evolutionary tree of mammals

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Introductory Level Duration 5 hours Updated 20 Jun 2013
By The Open University
This introduction to the evolution of mammals considers Darwin’s observations on mammals, and how he noticed that species fell into natural groups. The unit looks...
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Unclear about nuclear?

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Unclear about nuclear?
Introductory Level Duration 20 hours Updated 20 Jun 2013
By The Open University
The unit will provide an opportunity for young people (18+) who are interested but unsure about entering the nuclear industry to develop their learning about...
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Learning a second language

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Masters Level Duration 4 hours Updated 20 Jun 2013
By The Open University
In this unit we will consider how students learn how to make meaning through learning additional languages which could be second, third or even fourth...
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Introducing a framework for strategy

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Masters Level Duration 10 hours Updated 20 Jun 2013
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If you’re currently engaged in strategic decision-making, or will be in the future, this unit will stimulate your imagination and inform your judgement. An understanding...
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Diagramming for development 1 - Bounding realities

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Masters Level Duration 4 hours Updated 20 Jun 2013
By The Open University
This unit introduces you to the following systems diagramming techniques - Rich pictures, Spray diagrams and Systems maps. Using a case study project based in...
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