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Introducing the philosophy of religion
History & The Arts

Introducing the philosophy of religion

...free course, Introducing the philosophy of religion, Timothy Chappell, Professor of Philosophy, asks what the words 'God' and 'religion' mean, and what it means to ask philosophical questions about them...In this free course, Introducing the philosophy of religion, Timothy Chappell, Professor of Philosophy, asks what the words 'God' and 'religion' mean, and what it means...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
Exploring cells with digital fluorescence microscopy
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring cells with digital fluorescence microscopy

...free OpenLearn course ‘A tour of the cell’ can help you to acquire or deepen this knowledge. It also shows many images taken with electron microscopy, perfect if you are curious about this technique. If you are interested in exploring light microscopy in more detail including how to stain samples for histological examination, the free OpenLearn course ‘Histology,...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
An introduction to software development
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to software development

...free introductory course, An introduction to software development, discusses the engineering nature of software development, its challenges and some fundamental practices which have developed to meet them. Software development is a fast-moving discipline and as a software development professional you must be able to track its leading edge. The course also teaches you some...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
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Education & Development

Access courses

...free courses such as MOOCs and which to translate these into academic credit which contributes to an accredited award. Later this year we will also release a similar module which recognises previous learning gained through the experience of work or volunteering. Initiatives for priority groups The OU offers a number of bursary and scholarship programmes to priority groups...
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Coronavirus: The Lowdown
Health, Sports & Psychology

Coronavirus: The Lowdown

...Helpful links: World Health Organization GOV.UK NHS Coronavirus: What about mental health? These are times of uncertainty and the relentless bad news, activity on social media, and misinformation being spread can cause anxiety. These free resources can help you if you're feeling like your mental health is taking a turn for the worse. Free courses on infectious disease...
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Did Harry Potter’s extracurricular activities land him a job at the Ministry of Magic?
Education & Development

Did Harry Potter’s extracurricular activities land him a job at the Ministry of Magic?

...the qualifications he obtained at Hogwarts. Being able to articulate his experiences outside school are what makes Harry stand out to his employer, making him such a great example of employability. This article was written with significant input from Martha (aged 11) and Flora (aged 7). Want to be as employable as Harry Potter? Try our FREE courses and explainer videos...
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5 tips on financially thriving
Money & Business

5 tips on financially thriving

...free OpenLearn courses and resources to boost your money know-how...[iconic graphic - budget] 1. Budget The first thing to do to gain financial stability is to create a budget. This should be a factual exercise that lists the cold hard facts - what is your income VS outgoings? You could do it electronically with a spreadsheet or simply with pen and paper. If you're unsure...
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Questions in science
Science, Maths & Technology

Questions in science

...more about each taster block you need to choose for yourself which science discipline you would like to study first. We hope you enjoy them all equally, but expect to be surprised, you may enjoy the one you expect to least the most, so do make sure you study all three! These free courses are adapted extracts from the Open University course S111 Questions in science....
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