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Why Michelle Obama's farewell is a masterclass in speech making
Society, Politics & Law

Why Michelle Obama's farewell is a masterclass in speech making

...work and the need to fight for freedom, not take it for granted. When she later spoke of her father’s influence, she touched a nerve not just of the American spirit, but something universal. Her words awoke memories in us all of significant moments when we too have reflected on those who shaped us. Transcending race and nationality, Obama demonstrated her power as a...
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The Z Files: Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Health, Sports & Psychology

The Z Files: Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock

...work, but if you work hard enough you can make it. I love my work. When I tell people I’m a sort of space scientist and they sort of do a double take, so what exactly do you do? Because they assume I’m sort of in admin or something, but no I sort of get my hands dirty and I sort of build satellites and build instrumentation, and that’s what I love doing. But what I...
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Take your teaching online Badge icon
Education & Development

Take your teaching online

...work in education or training at any level, you need to develop new skills and understanding in order to make the right decisions, make the most of the opportunities, and overcome common challenges. The Open University trialled our first fully online course in 1989. We are now world leaders in the research and delivery of online education. In this free course, we share...
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Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs
Ratio, proportion and percentages
Science, Maths & Technology

Ratio, proportion and percentages

...working adults to retired adults is disturbing. Predictions are, that by 2030 the ratio will be two working adults to every retired person, instead of three to one now, and four to one ten years ago. Often ratios are implicit in the language rather than explicitly referred to: one teacher for 30 pupils; 2.4 children per woman of child bearing age; one retired person per...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Developing employability through sport and physical activity
Health, Sports & Psychology

Developing employability through sport and physical activity

...work...Session 1: Employability and you: 3 What is employability? - [Described image] Figure 4 Various figures standing on platforms at different heights Although there is some ambiguity over a precise definition of employability, there are some common themes associated with the term which you will explore in the next activity. Activity 4 Thinking about employability...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Gain Skills with The Open University
Money & Business

Gain Skills with The Open University

...working together to offer all Michelin staff and their families the opportunity to upskill and reskill using OU courses...From free, short courses to modules and degrees, The OU has something for everyone. If you are interested in studying one of our accredited modules or qualifications, you can find more information at
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Looking globally: the future of education
Education & Development

Looking globally: the future of education

...for education. You'll then look to the future to think about what educationalists can do to fit the young people they work with to meet the challenges of the future. This course is designed for those with an interest in education or experience as an educator. It will also form part of a new Open University Masters module to be launched in 2018. Start studying now....
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Article 5 mins
Discovering the dark side of the Moon
Science, Maths & Technology

Discovering the dark side of the Moon

...work has spanned geological studies of ancient igneous terrains on Earth to diamonds to lunar, Martian and other meteoritic samples. His recent research has focussed on understanding the history of volatiles in lunar samples, specifically, the abundance, distribution and sources of water in the lunar interior. He has been involved in supervising over 25 PhD students and...
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