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Targeted genome editing: Introducing the CRISPR/Cas9 system
Science, Maths & Technology

Targeted genome editing: Introducing the CRISPR/Cas9 system

...changes to the DNA sequence of the organism or cell they are studying. If the DNA sequence is changed, the information contained in a gene will also be changed. This process, known as “genome editing”, enables scientists to study the function of individual genes and is useful in many applications, including investigating how genetic diseases are caused. Genome editing...
The RFS Career Academy Free Learning Collection
Education & Development

The RFS Career Academy Free Learning Collection

...The OU and can be used to enhance your work skills, apply for a new job or a change in career. The courses are available immediately and you can work through them at your own pace - plus if you sign up you can track your progress and receive a free Statement of Participation or a digital badge (if the course offers one). Take a look at the options below to get started....
Looking globally: the future of education
Education & Development

Looking globally: the future of education

...change? In this free course you'll reflect on possible purposes for education. You'll then look to the future to think about what educationalists can do to fit the young people they work with to meet the challenges of the future. This course is designed for those with an interest in education or experience as an educator. It will also form part of a new Open University...
Free digital, numeracy and employability courses to build your skills
Education & Development

Free digital, numeracy and employability courses to build your skills

...of free courses to boost your skills from The Open University. Many others are available by exploring OpenLearn. You might like to visit The Skills Toolkit from the National Careers Service, where you can find many more courses to help you learn new skills or change jobs. Once you’ve finished studying, the National Careers Service can help you decide your next steps....
Wimbledon - The Championships
Health, Sports & Psychology

Wimbledon - The Championships

...changing FREE courses We've put together some of our top FREE courses - perfect if you're a budding athlete, a coach or mentor, psychologist, or if you just want to find out more about sport and fitness. Women in sport Discover a series of articles on women in sport, such as the challenges faced when returning to compete after becoming a mother. Anyone for tennis? Take a...
Interacting with ambient displays
Science, Maths & Technology

Interacting with ambient displays

...change peoples behaviour within a building? The 'Clouds' research investigation project in The Open University's Jennie Lee building strives to answer this question. This video takes a look behind-the-scenes of the project, which involves an artistic installation of grey and orange balloons which have been produced in the building to signify the number of people using the...
Seeking Sanctuary
Society, Politics & Law

Seeking Sanctuary

...change mainstream attitudes towards them. Perspective: Taking Sanctuary Refugees and asylum-seekers looking for sanctuary in the UK face many challenges, such as hostility and isolation. Often, mainstream attitudes are that they are victims or threats, and, as such, they tend to be treated as less than citizens. Groups such as the City of Sanctuary and Side By...
Management and the unconscious mind
Money & Business

Management and the unconscious mind

...styles... Why are managers in the East happier to work with a greater level of ambiguity? Western culture has a history of emphasising rational thought and individuals identifying with their conscious mind. Tacit knowledge and changing the management culture Tacit knowledge is difficult to transfer but a culture that allows space for slower forms of thought can help...