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Who gets to be a human? Religion in colonial histories and Indigenous resistance
History & The Arts

Who gets to be a human? Religion in colonial histories and Indigenous resistance

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University course DA332 Religion and global challenges in the past and present....Who gets to be a human? Religion in colonial histories and Indigenous resistance: Introduction - The global challenge of growing inequalities is intricately linked to the distinction made between those historically regarded as human and those not....
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Integrated safety, health and environmental management: An introduction
Digital & Computing

Integrated safety, health and environmental management: An introduction

...course, Integrated safety, health and environmental management: An introduction, 'risk' describes the probability and consequences of harm or, at worst, disaster. Risk management involves many stakeholders and integrated management systems help to ensure that safety, quality, environmental and business risks are all managed correctly. The course also looks at emergency...
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Level 3: Advanced 15 hrs
Astronomy
Science, Maths & Technology

Astronomy

...course S282 Astronomy... Astronomy A short introduction to this album. Our Invisible Sun Scientists investigate sun spots, solar flares and arcs using x-ray telescopes, featuring the Big Bear Observatory in LA. VLA, HEIDI What would the sun look like if we had magnetically sensitive eyes? How the most sensitive radio telescopes on earth work. Is Our Sun Normal?...
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A school reaches for the stars with an online astronomy course
Science, Maths & Technology

A school reaches for the stars with an online astronomy course

...badged course allows participants the unique opportunity to use one of The Open University’s two telescopes located at the Observatorio del Teide in Tenerife. The COAST (Completely Autonomous Service Telescope) is a 14-inch (355 mm) reflecting telescope mounted on a computerised mount. Fitted with a CCD imaging sensor, COAST can be operated remotely over the internet...
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Open Pathways
Education & Development

Open Pathways

...course before moving on to gain a badge on one of our badged open courses. You decide the pace and level you want to learn at. Open Pathways is also available as guide for learners (pdf). The guide contains a learning log for you to keep track of what you’re learning, ideas for reflecting and planning your next steps, study tips, and pathways from ......
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Free badged courses from the Social Partnerships Network
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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....
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Design is open
Science, Maths & Technology

Design is open

...Open is a series of videos with UK-based design leaders, sharing their journey as designers and their reflections on how the design world and the roles designers play is changing...Find out more about The Open University's Design courses and qualifications. Design is a dynamic profession. Today, design skills are needed not only in traditional design domains, but also...
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Open Mathematics
Science, Maths & Technology

Open Mathematics

...course MU120 Open Mathematics... Open Mathematics A short introduction to this album. Running Trains Safely Steam trains in the valley of the River Severn - ensuring the train service meets customer demand and ensures safety. Journeys as Graphs The timetable in action and the practical challenges a timetabler faces. Representing a journey as a position-time graph....
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