3,209 search results

PodMag June 2016
Society, Politics & Law

PodMag June 2016

...University...This edition of the PodMag focuses on the Centre for Citizenship Identity and Governance (CCIG). Karen Foley interviews Director Elizabeth Silva about CCIG, Paul Stenner and Naomi Moller about the Psychosocial research programme, Liz McFall about the Digital Citizens research programme, and Peter Wood about dissemination of CCIG’s work. Select here for a...
Free badged courses from the Social Partnerships Network
Get Started

Free badged courses from the Social Partnerships Network

...The Open University, who champions workplace and lifelong learning. Below you will find a series of free online courses aimed at those who wish to improve their skills, knowledge and career prospects in a number of specific areas. The following courses have been created with the Social Partnerships Network. You can study these courses now or at any time you wish....
Will Brexit mean London loses its financial dominance?
Money & Business

Will Brexit mean London loses its financial dominance?

...university education in economics and finance over its continental counterparts. The UK’s tax and employment regulation that is conducive to the industry’s health and profits. Protecting the interests of creditors and shareholders from the rapacious behaviour of competitors or the state is obviously important for attracting financial services. On this score, the UK is...
Introducing language and creativity
Languages

Introducing language and creativity

...what does it have to do with language? This animation looks at how people use language in creative ways, at the roles linguistic creativity plays in society, and at how people go about studying it. Inspired? For more about English language studies at the Open University visit our prospectus site: BA (Honours) English Language and Literature BA (Honours) Language Studies...
Six Nations 2017
Health, Sports & Psychology

Six Nations 2017

...rugby match in progress] The Six Nations Championship, the annual international rugby union competition involving six European teams: England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales is back. Discover all the different ways in which sport impacts our lives and explore The Open University's sports and fitness modules and qualifications by trying a free course....
I-Spy: Episode 2
Health, Sports & Psychology

I-Spy: Episode 2

...talks on the phone to a friend about it, whilst checking out Minnie’s Facechat profile. ...Transcript • What do you think about Rihanna’s reaction to Oliver’s chat with Minnie? • Do you think it’s OK for someone in a relationship to flirt with other people? Try a FREE course on some of the themes related to infidelity Take it further with The Open University...
I Spy: Episode 5
Health, Sports & Psychology

I Spy: Episode 5

...Rhianna rushes to the hotel where she thinks Oliver will meet Minnie...Transcript • What do you think about the fact that Rihanna and Oliver aren’t talking to each other about their relationship? • What is online infidelity for you? What about for your partner? Try a FREE course on some of the themes related to infidelity Take it further with The Open University...
PodMag November 2016
Society, Politics & Law

PodMag November 2016

...University...In this edition of the PodMag, we are introduced to three members of the Religious Studies Department who talk about three different religious festivals which occur around this time of year – Halloween, Diwali and Christmas. Karen interviews Professor Graham Harvey, Head of Religious Studies, Professor Gwilym Beckerlegge and Dr Paul-Francois Tremlett....