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Citizen science and the data avalanche
Science, Maths & Technology

Citizen science and the data avalanche

...astronomy and particle physics citizen science...Astronomy and particle physics have begun a new data-rich era of discovery, from finding warps in space and time to new particles in accelerators. But the data avalanche is so fast, so large and so complex that it's a challenge for computing. Artificial Intelligence, or AI, regularly offers no easy solutions. You may be...
Dr Matt Balme on modelling the landscape of Mars
Science, Maths & Technology

Dr Matt Balme on modelling the landscape of Mars

...like ancient flood plains. “Since studying Aram Dorsum, our group has found many more of these “fossilised rivers” around this area, which suggest that ancient Mars was warmer and wetter than it is today; this makes Aram Dorsum a great site to visit to look for evidence of past life on Mars.” Dig deeper into the red planet Try a free course on astronomy or geology...
Understanding Statements of participation
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Understanding Statements of participation

...badged courses? Look no further, we're here to help!...This video demonstrates how you can create an account, enrol on a course, and gain a Statement of participation: Transcript You can access all of the free learning materials on OpenLearn without creating an account, but by doing so you will be able to gain access to a range of features including being able to obtain a...
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...to OpenLearn - the home of free learning from The Open University. Are you looking for a new topic to explore, or wanting to dig deeper into something you've already discovered? Whether it’s a 60-second animated video or a 24-hour course you are after, you will find it on OpenLearn for free..._Find out more about The Open University's Open degree. _ Why does OpenLearn...
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Welcome to the OpenLearn schools hub
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Welcome to the OpenLearn schools hub

...badge on an OpenLearn course) you must create an account, which will provide any learner with an OpenLearn profile. This profile can be made public or private and records your learning progress and achievements. Learning carried out on OpenLearn won’t count towards any formal qualification, but sharing your certificates and badges with teachers, tutors, on applications...
Skills for study
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Skills for study

...badged open courses even give you a way to get recognition for your learning achievements with a statement of participation and digital badge for your online profile. Your first steps to success with study Are you ready to study in English? Check your language skills... Even if you are confident in using English as a second language, studying in English at higher...
Meteoric
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Meteoric

...a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Take your learning further Discover more by studying physics and astronomy with The Open University. If you want to see what kind of topics you'll be studying, try out some course materials for free first (look under the 'Try' column)....
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Happy New Year
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Happy New Year

...Badged Open Course, and if you fancy a STEM career, feast your eyes on our collection. You can also check out our full collection of badged open courses on employability. Start writing New year, new novel? Have you been itching to get your first novel started and haven't known where to begin? Well we know where - here! Start with Ten top tips for ......