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Crimes of the powerful
Society, Politics & Law

Crimes of the powerful

...human and social lives. Hate crimes A criminal act that is motivated by hatred, bias or prejudice against a person or property based on the actual or perceived race, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation of the victim. Key theorists Key theorists who have conducted research or written about crimes of the powerful include: Stanley Cohen; Hazel Croall; Frank...
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Level 3: Advanced 2 hrs
Leadership challenges in turbulent times
Money & Business

Leadership challenges in turbulent times

...human history. And more will come. In this course, you will explore leadership in these turbulent times as the world continues to change in disruptive ways. Here, disruptive means a change to something new, which is not incremental or minor. For successful leadership in any domain – business, public sphere, civil society – you need to understand and adapt to the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
The search for water on Mars
Science, Maths & Technology

The search for water on Mars

...human imagination for over a century. In this free course, The Search for Water on Mars, find out more about how scientists have found evidence for water in the red planet’s past and present, and what this might mean for the possibility of life beyond Earth...The possibility of water on Mars has captured human imagination for over a century. In this free course, The...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Assessing contemporary science
Science, Maths & Technology

Assessing contemporary science

...humans interrelate and influence each other; life scientists studying the microbiology of the heart, and Earth scientists who explore how metamorphic rocks are formed. Despite the variations in working practices between scientists in different disciplines, there are some common purposes and beliefs that they adhere to. All scientists are trying to produce new knowledge....
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Level 2: Intermediate 9 hrs
Diversity in religion: Islam
History & The Arts

Diversity in religion: Islam

...human culture and behaviour; they are dynamic and changing. Harvard University professor, Diane Moore, has emphasised that we need to be aware of these three qualities in order to help us to understand religion (Religion and Public Life, 2022). There is a consensus in Islamic legal scholarship that homosexual relationships between men are wrong. However Islamic cultures...
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Level 1: Introductory 1 hr
Christopher Marlowe, Doctor Faustus
History & The Arts

Christopher Marlowe, Doctor Faustus

...humanities...Christopher Marlowe, Doctor Faustus: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: read closely – analyse a passage from the play examine genre – what kind of play is Doctor Faustus? consider themes – what are the main themes or issues explored in the play? read historically – what are some of the connections between Doctor...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
The Who Are We? project
Society, Politics & Law

The Who Are We? project

...and activism show us a glimpse of another ‘We’? Most events were interactive and were also be seminars, learning labs and symposia. The full programme and further resources are available at: www.whoareweproject.com. You can still follow and engage with the project on social media (@WhoAreWe_2017 on Twitter and Instagram or, have a look at this Openlearn website....
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Golden Globe Ocean Race 2018
Science, Maths & Technology

Golden Globe Ocean Race 2018

...in this audio podcast. Transcript Antoine tells Pallavi how he came across The Open University and his study with the OU in this video. Transcript Follow Antoine on Soundcloud to hear his weekly calling into the GGR race offce: Explore our academic insights on the oceans, navigation and more Like oceans? Take it further Free resources: Our modules: Our qualifications:...
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Article 20 mins