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Earth's physical resources: renewable energy
Science, Maths & Technology

Earth's physical resources: renewable energy

...resources: origin, use and environmental impact... Earth's physical resources: renewable energy An introduction to this album. Wind power in Europe Which European country has the best wind resource, and which has the most turbines? Wind power in England The story of Kirkheaton wind farm, run by Northern Electric and AMEC Border Wind. Wind power in Wales The story behind...
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Earth's physical resources: fossil fuels
Science, Maths & Technology

Earth's physical resources: fossil fuels

...resources have we got left and how can we sustain them? The two video tracks explore the connection between fossil fuels and climate change, determining that renewable energy is the only way to secure a sustainable future. This material forms part of the course S278 Earth's physical resources: origin, use and environmental impact... Fossil Fuels An an introduction to this...
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Free resources for a safer online experience
Digital & Computing

Free resources for a safer online experience

Safer Internet Day is celebrated on 11 February, and Cyber Security Awareness Month takes place in October. To mark these events, we've pulled together some of our top FREE courses on cyber security, interactives on safe sharing and cyberbullying, and resources on keeping your money safe from scams.
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The Open University and SWAP Learning Hub
Education & Development

The Open University and SWAP Learning Hub

...site, a partnership between The Open University in Scotland and the Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP), brings together introductory level OpenLearn courses relevant to students studying SWAP courses. SWAP students can find courses that offer new topics to explore, build on their study with SWAP, and help prepare for further study at university. We hope these...
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Explore OpenLearn from The Open University
Miscellaneous

Explore OpenLearn from The Open University

...resources and course tasters that will take your learning to the next level and help you find the degree you’ve been dreaming of. Discover a world of fascinating subjects and inspiring OU teaching and get excited by what’s possible as you take that next step after school or college...Spotlight - our top picks Thinking about your next steps? Explore five popular...
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Studying Social Work at The Open University
Health, Sports & Psychology

Studying Social Work at The Open University

...Open University? These resources may help with your decision...Social work is a rewarding career. There are loads of jobs available to qualified social workers and it’s a profession where you can make a real difference in peoples’ lives. But what is social work? The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) has defined the profession as: “…a practice-based...
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Open Talks - Wales: Music Nation
History & The Arts

Open Talks - Wales: Music Nation

...DJ and presenter Huw Stephens discusses Wales’ musical history and culture with OU academics...Find out more about The Open University’s music courses  Wales: Music Nation was an OU / BBC Cymru Wales co-production presented by Huw Stephens that aired in October 2022. In this Open Talk, Huw, producer Ian Michael Jones and the OU academics who worked on the...
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