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Just six numbers
Science, Maths & Technology

Just six numbers

...history of our galaxy, all the atoms from which we are made have originated from the pristine hydrogen in stars, so we're quite literally the ashes of long dead stars, or, to put it another way less romantically, the nuclear waste of the fuel that made those stars shine. Martin says that when we look around at our terrestrial environment and at the cosmos we realize that...
Using art and creative methods to interrogate identity, citizenship and migration
Society, Politics & Law

Using art and creative methods to interrogate identity, citizenship and migration

...history and future of migration policy. This ties into wider debates on citizenship, participation and belonging in contemporary societies. The aim of this unit is to shed some light on the ways in which creativity and communication can be used to help our understanding of these issues of migration, citizenship, identity and belonging as well as the possibilities that art...
Past-Time Lover: Amelia Earhart
History & The Arts

Past-Time Lover: Amelia Earhart

...history? ...[Profile of Amelia Earhart] Amelia Earhart Likes: heights, adventure, exploration Dislikes: laziness, inequality, hindrance Nicknames: Meeley, Millie Age: 126 Personality Traits: ambitious, adventurous, high-flying A bit about me: Ever since I was a girl the outside world has enthralled me! I spent much of my childhood exploring, climbing trees, hunting vermin...
Past-Time Lover: Cleopatra
History & The Arts

Past-Time Lover: Cleopatra

...history? ...[Profile of Cleopatra] Cleopatra VII Philopator Likes : power, revenge, lifelong commitment Dislikes: weakness, betrayal Nicknames: Nea Isis Age: 2053 Personality traits: intelligent, manipulative, charming A bit about me: I am the true ruler of Ancient Egypt. My charms have influenced the most powerful men in the Western world. I take action to get what is...
Past-Time Lover: Ludwik Lazarus Zamenhof
History & The Arts

Past-Time Lover: Ludwik Lazarus Zamenhof

...history? ...[Profile of Ludwik] Ludwik Lazarus Zamenhof Likes: tolerance, peace, languages Dislikes: prejudice, cultural misunderstanding, nationalisms of any kind Nickname: ‘Doctor Hopeful’ Age: 164 Personality traits: idealism, endeavour, perseverance A bit about me: I am from Bialystok, Poland. I grew up bilingual, thanks to my parents who raised me in both Russian...
Autumn on OpenLearn
Miscellaneous

Autumn on OpenLearn

...history behind them. 6: Get creative indoors As the days grow shorter, autumn is the perfect time to pick up a new hobby or craft. Whether that's writing a novel by the fire, or tackling a DIY project, making something with your hands can be both relaxing and rewarding. 7: Take time to reset Autumn invites us to slow down, recharge and adapt to the shorter days. Whether...
Museums in contemporary society
History & The Arts

Museums in contemporary society

...History at The Open University; Laurajane Smith, Reader in Heritage Studies at the University of York; and Rodney Harrison, Lecturer in Heritage Studies at The Open University. This material forms part of The Open University Course AD281 Understanding global heritage... Museums in contemporary society An introduction to this album. Secrets of the V The director, staff and...
Design Essentials: are you sitting comfortably?
Science, Maths & Technology

Design Essentials: are you sitting comfortably?

...history of chair design. This material forms part of The Open University course T217 Design Essentials... Chairs – are you sitting comfortably? What makes a good chair? Theo Zamenopoulos considers the factors that produce good design while sitting in his favourite place. No chair is an island No design is an island, entire in itself, they are all part of an ongoing...