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9/11: Reflections on political leadership
Society, Politics & Law

9/11: Reflections on political leadership

...University, discuss the consequences of September 11th, and the impact it's had on the United States' hegemony, its global leadership and its diplomatic and military strategy. For an undergraduate course looking at similar political themes, try The Open University's DU301 A world of whose making?... Reflecting on 9/11 Richard Heffernon looks back at the tragedy of 9/11....
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Audio 42 mins
Impossible Peace 2: Introduction
OpenLearn Ireland

Impossible Peace 2: Introduction

...University and we thank its National Director in Ireland John D’Arcy. This work is also available on the university’s OpenLearn website; there as a contribution to our understanding of some of the key moments in our recent history. Foreword - John D'Arcy [Photo of John D’Arcy, Director of The Open University in Ireland]John D’Arcy - Director of The Open University...
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Article 5 mins
Introduction to number theory
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to number theory

...University module MST125 Essential mathematics 2. The module builds on mathematical ideas introduced in MST124 Essential mathematics 1, covering a wide range of topics from different areas of mathematics. The practical application to problems provides a firm foundation for further studies in mathematics and other mathematically rich subjects such as physics and...
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Level 1: Introductory 18 hrs
Decolonising Religious Studies and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion
History & The Arts

Decolonising Religious Studies and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion

...University tried to make their module more inclusive and relatable to the diverse student demographic...Scholars have increasingly come to recognise that Religious Studies as a discipline is based on the legacies of a colonial worldview, i.e. that what we have classified as religious beliefs and practices have used criteria drawn from white Anglo-European Protestantism....
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Article 25 mins
Methods in Motion: A collection
Society, Politics & Law

Methods in Motion: A collection

...social change. It is a cross-disciplinary research focus of the Open University’s Centre for Citizenship, Identities and Governance (CCIG)...The following blogs are by active researchers from across the OU, in which they take a moment to reflect upon their experiences. You can discover more about Methods in Motion on the CCIG website. [Grand Central station, New York]...
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I-Spy: Episode 4
Health, Sports & Psychology

I-Spy: Episode 4

...has ‘crossed the line’ and sets up a meeting with Minnie...Transcript • What do you think about Oliver deciding to meet Minnie after his ‘discovery’ about Rihanna? • Is it OK to develop a strong emotional relationship with someone who is not your partner? Try a FREE course on some of the themes related to infidelity Take it further with The Open University...
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50 years of sport and fitness
Health, Sports & Psychology

50 years of sport and fitness

...University celebrates its 50th year, discover how sport and fitness has rapidly developed since 1969. In this series of articles, we look back at the advances made in technology and sports medicine, successes of British sportswomen, world records and changes in various sports and fitness activites...Discover how sport has changed in the past 50 years Now take a free...
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Claudia Hammond on BBC All in the Mind, Mental Health and Psychology
Health, Sports & Psychology

Claudia Hammond on BBC All in the Mind, Mental Health and Psychology

...about what got her interested in mental health, psychology and the mind in this exclusive interview ...Transcript Did you know All in the Mind is co-produced by The Open University? Check out our All in the Mind page to find out more about the series and get additional FREE content on mental health and the mind. Interested in mental health or psychology? Try a FREE course...
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