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The life and times of Cyril Lakin
Society, Politics & Law

The life and times of Cyril Lakin

...academics’ work inspiring and accessible to communities in Wales. This supports institutional aims to make education open to all and supports wider OU work to build an informed, engaged and prosperous Wales. To keep up to date on our upcoming OpenTalks events, you can sign up to our newsletter or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn. Discover more on OpenLearn...
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Researching rare disorders: NGLY-1, the first disorder of deglycosylation
Science, Maths & Technology

Researching rare disorders: NGLY-1, the first disorder of deglycosylation

...community, Open University PhD student Sarah Needs explains:...Sugars and Proteins Sugar and proteins in the context of the cell are very different to the sugar and proteins we think of as being in our diet. The body is made up of cells and in these cells are many different proteins. These proteins are essentially the workhorses of the cell that regulate and control the...
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Dating apps: is swiping right a thing of the past?
History & The Arts

Dating apps: is swiping right a thing of the past?

...community, some are bisexual only, and others are broken down into age categories. Is it possible that the restrictions on meeting during the Covid lockdown have pushed us to want more time off screen and more human connection? This Valentine’s Day the key to someone’s heart may be at a fun live event on your doorstep instead of through a screen… but it did work for...
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Diverse Perspectives on Mental Health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Diverse Perspectives on Mental Health

...communities. Bronwyn's story Mentally ill or coping in the face of adversity? You decide. This audio drama reveals the inner life and outer persona of a woman living on a deprived estate in Cardiff. Identity and Relationships A theatre group consisting of mental health service users and survivors talk about how their experiences have affected their view of themselves as a...
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Audio 1 hr 55 mins
The Open University Worldwide
OpenLearn Ireland

The Open University Worldwide

...communication technologies, innovative learning media and teaching methods. Students are supported by a tutor and support staff, with well planned, structured courses using the best blend of learning media for the subject, including online methods where appropriate... The Open University Worldwide NA What is the OU? The Open University is one of the world’s largest...
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Audio 35 mins
War, Intervention and Development
Nature & Environment

War, Intervention and Development

...community, it's time to debate whether the root causes of war have been adequately addressed, and what lessons can be learned. 50% of Sierra Leoneans are under 15 and unskilled. Lack of education, poverty and unemployment are still rife and it's this lack of development that gives rise to conflict. Views from all sides are presented, including those of women, disaffected...
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Audio 2 hrs 11 mins
Social psychology and politics
Health, Sports & Psychology

Social psychology and politics

...community. To be from St Pauls for some people meant being oppressed by institutions such as the police, being exploited by financial institutions and living in poverty within an affluent society. Accordingly, the police, financial institutions and symbols of luxury were the targets of attacks during the conflict. The behaviour of the protesters could therefore be...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Oliver Sacks: "Don't skip the footnotes"
Health, Sports & Psychology

Oliver Sacks: "Don't skip the footnotes"

...communicate what might seem inexpressible. These case studies are never about a condition somehow neatly cleaved from the subject and held up to view, but rather seek a “thick description” of the context and contingency of how neurological difference manifests itself. The late Robin Williams – who played a fictionalised version of Sacks in the film adaptation of...
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