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Digital forensics
Science, Maths & Technology

Digital forensics

...source of a fire is not a forensic scientist? Why is education alone not sufficient for one to become a forensic scientist? Discussion a. Crime dramas tend to oversimplify forensic science, which is often necessary to move a plot along. Results that may take days or weeks take hours because it would be boring to watch a protagonist twiddle their thumbs or get on with...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Fossil soft parts
Science, Maths & Technology

Fossil soft parts

...source of destruction for a dead organism is microbial decay. Dead organisms are a valuable nutrient resource and the activity of microbes recycles 90% or more of the organic matter in the environment (including dead organisms) before they are buried in the sediment. Scavenging organisms also contribute to the destruction of dead organisms. These feed on the flesh and in...
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Article 5 mins
World Day of Social Justice
History & The Arts

World Day of Social Justice

...session of the General Assembly. Observance of World Day of Social Justice should support efforts of the international community in poverty eradication, the promotion of full employment and decent work, gender equity and access to social well-being and justice for all. Source: UN World Day of Social Justice Explore content on this social justice, conflict and rights......
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Article 5 mins
Would you recognise county lines exploitation?
Society, Politics & Law

Would you recognise county lines exploitation?

...multi-media sources and engaging activities to immerse you in key issues and debates relevant to the Criminal Justice System of England and Wales. The module focuses on a range of criminal offences, such as murder and theft using real case studies, as well as aspects of criminal defences. The module is also built around themes of law reform, campaigning, and inequality....
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Video 5 mins
Britain's Fat Fight
Health, Sports & Psychology

Britain's Fat Fight

...killing us, as well as crippling the NHS. After smoking, obesity is the next biggest cause of premature death in the UK. The series has been produced in partnership with The Open University and here on OpenLearn we have got lots of articles and free courses so you can learn more about obesity, diet and exercise and how you can improve your health and that of your family:...
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Article 10 mins
Explore critical issues in health and wellbeing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Explore critical issues in health and wellbeing

...The second looks at lifestyles in relation to health. For instance, in high-income countries many lifestyles are physically inactive, and this can have a negative impact on a person's health. The two free courses are adapted from the Open University course K219 Critical issues in health and wellbeing. This course is part of the OU's BA (Hons) Health and social care....
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Article 5 mins
What you need to know about carbon footprints
Nature & Environment

What you need to know about carbon footprints

...Open University colleagues were joined by Jo Hand, founder of Giki Zero. In her presentation, Jo discusses how even our small actions can add up to make a big difference to the planet. Jo explains what carbon footprints are, how they are produced and measured, why we need to address our carbon footprints, as well as some easy and manageable steps you can make to reduce...
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Video 30 mins
The Women’s World Cup 2023
Health, Sports & Psychology

The Women’s World Cup 2023

...Open University's Sport and Fitness courses and qualifications. World Cup 2023 Read our football content offering an insight into the challenges faced by females playing the beautiful game. Women in sport Discover a series of articles on women in sport, such as the challenges faced when returning to compete after becoming a mother, issues facing grassroots cricket, and...
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Article 10 mins