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Darwin in context
Science, Maths & Technology

Darwin in context

...Open University, leads this exploration of Darwin and his times. The tracks on this album were produced by The Open University in collaboration with the British Council. They form part of Darwin Now, a global initiative celebrating the life and work of Charles Darwin and the impact his ideas about evolution continue to have on today’s world. © The British Council...
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Audio 23 mins
Tackling noise pollution
Science, Maths & Technology

Tackling noise pollution

...Open University course T210 Environmental control and public health... Tackling noise pollution A brief introduction to this album. Noise levels A fun, easy introduction to the scale of noise pollution and what kind of exposure leaves the ear irreparably damaged. Driving out noise Car manufacturer Lexus insulate their trademark luxury cars, but what is the impact of...
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Audio 38 mins
Exploring Philosophy
History & The Arts

Exploring Philosophy

...Open University argues that many of us today are faced with philosophical questions such as these as we live our lives in the twenty first century. In this collection we ask academics to discuss these questions in addition to other important philosophical issues and concepts such as the morality of abortions and the reconciling a world with evil and a good God. This...
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Audio 2 hrs 16 mins
Guide to diagrams
Money & Business

Guide to diagrams

...Open University's Simon Bell and Kevin Collins explain why diagrams are so useful, and discuss 5 different diagramming types that you can use to help solve problems and explore issues. With examples looking at environmental issues in the Mediterranean and beyond, you'll find out: How rich pictures can help you understand a problem or situation from different perspectives...
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Activity 30 mins
World Health Day
Health, Sports & Psychology

World Health Day

...campaign are to increase awareness about the rise in diabetes and its staggering burden and consequences. ...Learn more about diabetes care The following video tracks introduce various aspects of a patient’s diabetes annual check-up. This material forms part of the Open University course Diabetes care. Listen to this podcast on type 1 diabetes Try a free diabetes course...
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Article 5 mins
Download your free booklet 'Young People: Changing times'
Education & Development

Download your free booklet 'Young People: Changing times'

...People: Changing times' to accompany the 'Child of Our Time 16' series. ...To download your free booklet, please click here. Download this free, 28 page booklet produced by The Open University, covering a wide range of topics relating to young people, including: The history of youth Changing bodies Young people: what's the problem? Thinking about social media Futures...
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Article 10 mins
Milton Keynes and the roots of 'Smart' transport
Society, Politics & Law

Milton Keynes and the roots of 'Smart' transport

...Open University has been a part of the experiment. ...Professor Stephen Potter has studied and lived in Milton Keynes since the 1970s. In the following interview, he explains how Milton Keynes was built, the unique vision of the Milton Keynes Development Corporation, and how the New Town’s culture of social radicalism is incubating a new era of digital, transport and...
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Video 10 mins
PodMag January 2017
Society, Politics & Law

PodMag January 2017

...Open University...This edition of the PodMag focuses on the American Presidential election. We hear from Richard Heffernan, Agnes Czajka and William Brown about their thoughts in terms of the election as a democratic process, the nature of the campaign and about how Trump, as President, may fair as leader within an international context. Select here for a copy of the...
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Audio 20 mins