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Is public spending a drain on the economy or the mark of a civilised society?
Society, Politics & Law

Is public spending a drain on the economy or the mark of a civilised society?

...Social Sciences Student Connections, Big Conversation. ...[illustration depicting public spending] In 2008, Western governments borrowed and spent billions bailing out banks to avoid the collapse of the global financial system. Since then, many of these governments have introduced austerity measures to reduce government debt. However, concern that cuts to welfare spending...
Why grow a tree? Barriers and boosters for landowners to adopt agroforestry
Society, Politics & Law

Why grow a tree? Barriers and boosters for landowners to adopt agroforestry

...of the public. With an ethos of inclusivity and respect for diverse realms of economic expertise, the seminar series will bring together those working on current challenges across a broad range of research interests: Social Policy, Personal Finance, Innovation, Macroeconomics, Development Economics, Health, Inequality and Employment, Philosophy and History of Economics....
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...social media is a great way to demonstrate your learning and interest in a subject – think college and university applications and how independent, proven study in a subject could set you apart! All learners must be aged 13 or over in order to create an account with The Open University. There are no forums on OpenLearn courses but all learners with an account can do the...
Philosophy and the Human Situation
History & The Arts

Philosophy and the Human Situation

...work, The Social Contract Pro- and Anti-Regan Debate Rosalind Hursthouse and Derek Matravers cover, in the form of a debate, the Regan argument developed by Tom Regan, animal rights professor. Ethics, Animals, and the Environment Oxford University Philosophy Professor Roger Crisp discusses specific moral questions concerning ethics, animals and the environment Wonder...
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...work, support your children with their schoolwork, looking for extra study materials as a student, or simply passionate about a subject, we are open to all. While you can access all OpenLearn material without creating an account, doing so enables you to enrol on courses, which means that you can save your progress and earn statements of participation and digital badges....
What is it like to research death and loss?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What is it like to research death and loss?

...work that they do, differences they’ve learned about, and what it is like when a death researcher experiences death in their personal life. The recording mentions several projects, online items, and publications – links to these can be found in the further resources below. Transcript. Further resources Centre for Open Thanatology on Bluesky:
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How does OpenLearn deal with older content?

...working where possible and reduce 404 errors/user dissatisfaction. OpenLearn articles are marked as 'archived' whilst still kept on the site after 5 years in order to reduce potential reputational damage. OpenLearn courses and interactives are reviewed by faculty as time permits, then updated, replaced and deleted accordingly. Content has historical/archival value in its...
Supporting older people with learning disabilities and their families
Health, Sports & Psychology

Supporting older people with learning disabilities and their families

...socializing. She is currently thinking about getting work and will begin by doing jobs around the care home. Susie enjoys music, TV shows like Call the Midwife, Downton Abbey and Benidorm, clothes shopping and trips out to nearby seaside resorts. With assistance from the staff in the care home, Susie has regularly holidayed in Spain and the UK and when she was younger...