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Seven Wonders of the Microbe World
Science, Maths & Technology

Seven Wonders of the Microbe World

...introduction to microbiology, by examining the impact microbes have had on humans through a historical perspective, from Egyptian times to the present day... History of Beer In this video we look at the origins of beer and brewing in Ancient Egypt, and the role microbes play in the process. Black Death This video looks at the microbial origins of the Black Death. Food...
Darwin and Inheritance
Science, Maths & Technology

Darwin and Inheritance

...introduction to this album. Darwin's Burning Question Darwin's Theory of Evolution lacked a credible explanation for characteristics which skipped generations. Mendel and Heredity The story of Mendel who in the 1850's observed hereditary patterns in plants such as the pea. Galapagos Darwin travels to Galapagos Islands and is confused by the variations within species such...
The Arts Past and Present: Diva
History & The Arts

The Arts Past and Present: Diva

...introduction to this album Catherine Rogers: future diva? Introducing Catherine Rogers, aspiring operatic diva Learning the aria Catherine works with her tutor on an aria from The Marriage of Figaro Honing acting skills Working with a director to develop stagecraft and performance skills The performance Catherine’s first performance as The Countess Reaction to the...
Keeping Ahead in ICT
Science, Maths & Technology

Keeping Ahead in ICT

...introduction to this album. Breaking down Barriers A technological revolution inside every home - the dream of a communications literate population is becoming a reality. Affordable technology Privatising the National Telephone Company leads to commercial partnerships and huge growth in access for townships and rural areas. Vodacom Vodacom sells affordable 'airtime', not...
Investigating spiders: life on a thread
Science, Maths & Technology

Investigating spiders: life on a thread

...introduction to this album. Investigating the biophysics of spiders David Robinson explains the difference between spiders and insects, and takes a close look at how technology allows us to learn more about thie behaviour. Ballooning spiders Bio-physicist Bob Suter goes spider hunting in a hot air balloon. Theseus the virtual spider Computer scientist Thiemo Krink...
Re-assessing the Marquis de Sade
History & The Arts

Re-assessing the Marquis de Sade

...introduction to this album. The materialist philosophy De Sade's status as a literary philosopher and his relationship to materialist philosophy is expertly analysed, along with several pertinent readings from his works. Normalising the abnormal De Sade's works are filled with violent and sexual excess, but what are his motives for producing such provocative material?...
James Berry: Windrush songs
History & The Arts

James Berry: Windrush songs

...introduction to the poet, his life and how his experiences influenced his work. Empire Day James Berry reads Empire Day. Englan Voice James Berry discusses language and reads ‘Englan Voice’. Reminiscence Voice James Berry reads ‘Reminiscence Voice’. Reasons for leaving Jamaica James Berry explains his reasons for leaving Jamaica then reads the poem. To Travel this...
Unmasking inequalities: what COVID-19 revealed about the degree awarding gap at The Open University
Digital & Computing

Unmasking inequalities: what COVID-19 revealed about the degree awarding gap at The Open University

...project sought to examine how the pandemic affected these students’ learning journeys – and what we could learn from this disruption to address the degree awarding gap more meaningfully. Our study focused on Level 1 Computing modules, which play a critical role in students’ transition into higher education. Using a mixed-methods approach, we analysed quantitative...