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I Bought A Rainforest - Episode 2
Nature & Environment

I Bought A Rainforest - Episode 2

...of the problem and meets Erazmo, a mine owner who has spent 30 years trying to strike it lucky. The harsh working conditions and 16 hours shifts are brutal reminders to Charlie that both the rainforest and its inhabitants pay a high price for the bullion propping up the world banking system. Clip: The deadly process of illegal gold mining Clip: Meet the giant otters...
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Video 10 mins
Week 6 Civilisations: The debate
History & The Arts

Week 6 Civilisations: The debate

...world were relatively equal militarily and economically to when European traders turned conquerors, bringing vast territories under their control amassing great wealth. As Olusoga points out, whether victim or victor, the encounter left no society unchanged and created great works of art that speak of this history. Moreover, this was also a period of great exploration and...
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How staying hydrated helps us age well
Health, Sports & Psychology

How staying hydrated helps us age well

...world is experiencing more older people in their populations. While living longer is a good thing, the number of people ageing in good health and feeling well is declining. What can we do, as individuals, to take some control of our own ageing and do all we can to stay well later in life? Good hydration forms part of The Five Pillars of Ageing Well, an innovative model...
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My career goal: Social care
Health, Sports & Psychology

My career goal: Social care

...world experiences, providing an inside view of many different jobs, and tips on how to get there. They have over 1000 personal video stories, and every page contains detailed job information and insightful practical advice. Transcript Transcript Transcript Transcript Take your learning further The Open University has over 40 years’ experience delivering flexible...
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Understanding Social Change
Society, Politics & Law

Understanding Social Change

...world. The past and the future - the Welfare State through to Globalisation. The material forms part of the course DD100, An introduction to the social sciences: understanding social change... Understanding Social Change A short introduction to this album. The welfare state - what is it? Post war UK: The welfare state, family and work, the balance of state and individual....
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Audio 1 hr 15 mins
Space, Time and Consciousness
Science, Maths & Technology

Space, Time and Consciousness

...world of The Open University’s Professor Russell Stannard where the big mysteries of the universe are made comprehensible and any possibility is considered in the name of science. This material is supported by a grant from the John Templeton Foundation... Space, Time and Consciousness A short introduction to this album Consciousness and the Limits of Science Professor...
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What is Europe?
Society, Politics & Law

What is Europe?

...World War, continues to expand in the wake of the collapse of the Soviet Union. Despite the EU's growing size and significance, the question 'What is Europe?' still resonates through the continent. This free course looks at a range of different views on the question, contrasting different conceptions of Europeanness and outlining competing visions for the future of the...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
What does Brexit mean for imports and exports?
Money & Business

What does Brexit mean for imports and exports?

...World Customs Organisation’s latest Annual Report for 2015-16, the UK made 70.5m import declarations and 6.5m export declarations per year. Based on current trade figures it would be fair for UK Customs (HMRC) to expect the number of customs declarations to double once Britain leaves the EU. A corresponding increase in declarations would also arise on the continent...
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