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The awarding gap at The Open University
Education & Development

The awarding gap at The Open University

...Open University and what is being done to improve outcomes for Black and Minority Ethnic students? ...Racial inequality in the United Kingdom (UK) exists and is evident in many ways. Black and Minority Ethnic (BME – see below for an explanation of this term) families are more likely to be poor and in persistent poverty, live in areas of deprivation, have lower...
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Rwanda: an open and shut case?
Society, Politics & Law

Rwanda: an open and shut case?

...open In December 2022, a case was brought by several asylum seekers in the High Court to challenge the lawfulness of the Rwanda policy. Among other things, they argued that Rwanda could not be considered a safe country. In support of this claim, it was asserted that Rwanda’s asylum system had significant deficiencies; for example, a shortage of interpreters for those...
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Access courses
Education & Development

Access courses

...open admissions policy helps thousands of people achieve their potential even if their previous education experience or qualifications may have been poor. Please watch this short animation to find out about our Access modules. Transcript Access modules Access modules which are unique introductory courses aim to help ease learners back into the disciplines of education,...
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60 Second Adventures In Astronomy: Supernovae
Science, Maths & Technology

60 Second Adventures In Astronomy: Supernovae

Learn how all the elements in the Universe were formed, and where, exactly, your favourite silver necklace comes...Find out about The Open University's Natural Sciences courses. Transcript Read Andrew Norton exploring the objects left behind by supernovae explosions Discover how you can study physics and astronomy with The Open University
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60 Second Adventures In Astronomy: Exoplanets
Science, Maths & Technology

60 Second Adventures In Astronomy: Exoplanets

How have scientists studied distant stars to learn more about exoplanets, the invisible planets that orbit them?...Find out about The Open University's Natural Sciences courses. Transcript Read Andrew Notron on what can be learnt from observing exoplanets The SuperWASP project Discover how you can study physics and astronomy with The Open University
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Gain a badge and further your career
Money & Business

Gain a badge and further your career

...Open University offers a range of free badged courses on OpenLearn all geared towards helping you with employability and your career? ...[The word Impossible becomes I'm possible] On OpenLearn you can find a range of courses aimed at improving employability skills. Many of these courses offer you the chance to gain a digital badge on completion of ......
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Explore OpenLearn from The Open University
Miscellaneous

Explore OpenLearn from The Open University

...Open University could offer you? PsychologyOur top three free courses You can check out the full range of Psychology learning materials available on OpenLearn for free here - this includes articles, badged courses, videos and interactives. Explore our range of Psychology qualifications with The Open University, and discover the flexible way to get the degree you’ve......
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About The Open Centre for Languages and Cultures
Languages

About The Open Centre for Languages and Cultures

...Open Centre for Languages and Cultures, a collection of free taster courses in a range of languages and communication-related subjects...Find out more about The Open University's Language courses and qualifications Transcript "At the heart of our mission for the Open Centre for Languages and Cultures sits the ambition to open up access to high ......
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