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Let’s not talk about dying: Five reasons why people avoid planning for their end-of-life care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Let’s not talk about dying: Five reasons why people avoid planning for their end-of-life care

...to see what you would do and find out what others would do, as well as further information about care planning and decision-making. If you are interested in learning about death and dying, check out our free course on death, dying and grief or our module on death, dying and bereavement. You can learn more about my research and teaching on my Open University profile....
The colour of stars
Science, Maths & Technology

The colour of stars

...half that which the Sun originally possessed, but a size comparable to the Earth, the white dwarf will initially have a surface temperature of around 100,000 degrees. Over the next billion years or so, it will fade in brightness and gradually cool down, moving through the colours until it eventually becomes cold and dead – a black dwarf. Like this? Try a free course...
Why is Netball and other team sports so important for female sports participation?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why is Netball and other team sports so important for female sports participation?

...as netball, have an exciting and important role to play in the future of keeping women active. [A photograph of people in netball bibs high-fiving on a netball court.]Netball can be a social lifeline for some.Show descriptionA photograph of people in netball bibs high-fiving on a netball court. Explore more women in sport Fanatical about sport? Try one of our free courses...
Why the size of your plate might be making you overweight
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why the size of your plate might be making you overweight

...size, availability and appeal of large servings can make a difference to the amounts people eat and drink, and we hope that our findings will provide fresh impetus for discussions on how this can be achieved in a range of public sector and commercial settings.” Try our free course The Science of Nutrition Read more about the research at the Cambridge University website...
Dangoor Education
Science, Maths & Technology

Dangoor Education

...free courses we have created together...[The Open University logo, a blue shield] The Open University (OU) has a mission to be open to people, places, methods and ideas. We promote educational opportunity and social justice by providing high-quality education to all who wish to realise their ambitions and fulfil their potential. The provision of accessible education for...
Introduction to polymers
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to polymers

...free course, Introduction to polymers, examines the use of polymers and demonstrates how their properties are controlled by their molecular structure. You will learn how this structure determines which polymer to use for a particular product. You will also explore the manufacturing techniques used and the how the use of polymerisation can be used to control the structure...
Level 3: Advanced 20 hrs
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Money & Business

Academi Arian MSE

...course you will be awarded 12 CPD points. Evidence of your CPD achievement is provided on the free Statement of Participation awarded on completion. Anyone wishing to provide evidence of their enrolment on this course is able to do so by sharing their Activity Record on their OpenLearn Profile, which is available before completion of the course and earning of the...
Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Hybrid working: organisational development
Money & Business

Hybrid working: organisational development

...free course, which is part of the Supporting hybrid working and digital transformation collection, is designed to give you the opportunity to consider the environment and context in which you, your team, and your organisation operate, and to encourage you to reflect on whether your current strategies, models, values and culture are fit for purpose. We will signpost the...