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All the Fun of the Fair
Science, Maths & Technology

All the Fun of the Fair

...mathematically modelling the forces at work. This material makes up part of The Open University course MST209 Mathematical methods and models... All the Fun of the Fair A short introduction to this album. Circular Motion and the Chairoplane Roundabout The Nottingham Goose fair provides the backdrop to numerous examples of circular motion. A ride showing uniform motion in...
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Audio 14 mins
Introduction to algebra
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to algebra

...mathematics; an entry level module intended to enrich mathematical knowledge and understanding and to provide techniques and strategies to tackle mathematics problems. MU123 looks at a variety of mathematical topics such as numbers, statistics, graphs, algebra, trigonometry and associated techniques. It also introduces mathematical modelling and some problem-solving...
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Level 1: Introductory 16 hrs
Group theory
Science, Maths & Technology

Group theory

...mathematics, a third level course that introduces important topics in the theory of pure mathematics including: number theory; the algebraic theory of rings and fields; and metric spaces. Students studying M303 develop their understanding of group theory and real analysis and see how some of the ideas are applied to cryptography and fractals. Group theory consists of...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Maths as others see it
Science, Maths & Technology

Maths as others see it

...mathematics is used throughout the Whittington Hospital in London, as well as in every day life. This material forms part of the course MU120 Open mathematics... Maths as others see it A short introduction to this album. The Whittington Hospital Discover the importance and responsibilities of the porters and cleaners in The Whittington Hospital and how maths is used...
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Audio 12 mins
Alternative pathways into higher education
Education & Development

Alternative pathways into higher education

...podcast explores how home-educated learners built confidence and study skills through OpenLearn and The Open University, showing how higher education can be flexible, accessible and empowering...In this episode, we meet two inspiring young people who were home educated and have since begun their journey into higher education with the support of OpenLearn and The Open...
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Audio 5 mins
Hidden Maths
Science, Maths & Technology

Hidden Maths

...Mathematics and Statistics with our FREE learning content. ...Find out more about The Open University's Mathematics courses. It’s impossible to address today’s world without encountering Maths and Stats at every step, and yet for many of us it’s a subject that we attempt to avoid at all costs. Browse through our FREE online courses and interactive games to find out...
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Article 5 mins
The impact of walking and socialising through 5 Ways Café on people living with dementia and their carers: A volunteer’s perspective
Health, Sports & Psychology

The impact of walking and socialising through 5 Ways Café on people living with dementia and their carers: A volunteer’s perspective

...podcast here). It’s a great companion to any walk. We have also created The Open University & The Parks Trust YouTube channel where we continue, to-date, to add podcasts jointly prepared and recorded with the Parks trust and BLMK Integrated Care System colleagues. There is still more work to be done to tackle the stigma associated with dementia and to provide greater...
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Article 10 mins
Money and Emotions
Money & Business

Money and Emotions

...podcast Professor Mark Fenton-O'Creevy of The Open University Business School looks at the work of this research programme and explores the ways in which emotions affect how we all (from investment bankers to the wider public) think and decide about money. xDelia is funded by the European Commission under the 7th Framework Programme... Money and Emotions The xDelia...
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Audio 19 mins