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20 things you never knew about OpenLearn
Education & Development

20 things you never knew about OpenLearn

...Open University’s home of free learning...OpenLearn is turning 20! Yes, really. Since 2006, millions of learners from around the world have used The Open University’s home of free learning to discover something new. To celebrate two decades of learning, we’ve delved into the archives, crunched some rather large numbers and uncovered 20 things you might not know...
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Take away Science
History & The Arts

Take away Science

...Open University's new podcast series caters to all tastes... Take away Science A short introduction to this album. Research Stories In this podcast we find out about fascinating research projects throughout the UK. Patricia Ragazzon chats to researchers from the University of Nottingham about innovations in nanotubes and David Smith finds out about how we might be able to...
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OpenLearn Champions Hub | Hafan Hyrwyddwyr OpenLearn old
Education & Development

OpenLearn Champions Hub | Hafan Hyrwyddwyr OpenLearn old

...courses on OpenLearn Wales follow this link. OpenLearn Champions is an exciting Open University in Wales advocacy programme that helps break down barriers to learning and widen access to higher education and higher-level skills. Our OpenLearn Champions help to inspire a love of learning and support adults across Wales to develop skills, raise their confidence and explore...
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Skills for work
Education & Development

Skills for work

...course is digitally badged, allowing the learner to earn and achieve recognition for their skills. Learners report a high level of satisfaction (95%) with the courses and over 85% of learners say they will share their achievements with their employers. Also featured in this selection is a new course on Internships and Work Experience, guiding new starters in finding the...
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Astronomers think they’ve just spotted an ‘invisible’ black hole for the first time
Science, Maths & Technology

Astronomers think they’ve just spotted an ‘invisible’ black hole for the first time

...Open University's Adam McMaster, an astronomy PhD student, and Prof. Andrew Norton tell us about the different observations scientists made to find an invisible black hole...Astronomers famously snapped the first ever direct image of a black hole in 2019, thanks to material glowing in its presence. But many black holes are actually near impossible to detect. Now another...
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What's so exciting about gravitational waves being discovered?
Science, Maths & Technology

What's so exciting about gravitational waves being discovered?

...open up new areas of physics such as gravitational-wave astronomy. By studying gravitational waves from the processes that emitted them – in this case two merging black holes – we could see intimate details of violent events in the cosmos. However, to make the most of such astronomy, it is best to place the detector in space. The Earth-based LIGO managed to catch...
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Esports: an introduction to the industry
Science, Maths & Technology

Esports: an introduction to the industry

...has launched a comprehensive 24-hour online CPD course for teachers. This badged qualification will equip educators with the knowledge, confidence and practical strategies needed to introduce esports and build meaningful esports education programmes in schools. Find out more about EStars and The Open University's for-fee CPD course: EStars CPD Programme In Esports....
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What does it take to mentor young offenders?
Education & Development

What does it take to mentor young offenders?

...three components. This was seen as a result of the reflective approach adopted; defining the rationale behind each activity, developing clarity around what works and what doesn’t, and ensuring that these are appropriate to age and skills of individual mentors. Ever thought of volunteering? Try our badged open course Find out more about working with young people here...
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