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Charity begins at Homeland: The screen spies the CIA should love
Society, Politics & Law

Charity begins at Homeland: The screen spies the CIA should love

...German BND officer Astrid – are wise owls, weathered by experience and informed by secret knowledge. These opposed worlds of naïve idealism versus time-worn realism collide in the most recent episode when Astrid calls an indignant Sutton in for questioning. Astrid tells Sutton that her leaks have exacerbated the massive security threat posed to Germany by the influx of...
No Pause for Thought? Brexit, Bias and Political Manipulation
Health, Sports & Psychology

No Pause for Thought? Brexit, Bias and Political Manipulation

...German press reports of conversation between Juncker and May sparked an attack by Theresa May against the EU for ‘meddling’ in an election, but she did not demonstrate that the claims made about her government’s negotiation stance were inaccurate. At the time of writing, this suggests the government is rigidly holding on to particular ideological positions, at the...
Brexit: an economic strategy from the left?
Society, Politics & Law

Brexit: an economic strategy from the left?

...German municipal energy are examples of exactly what Labour wants to do in terms of public ownership. A far greater threat to Labour’s plans would come from a ‘cliff edge’ Brexit: leaving the single market and customs union would trigger an economic recession which would drastically reduce tax revenue and so prevent Labour in government carrying out their economic...
What are nerve agents - and what do they do?
Science, Maths & Technology

What are nerve agents - and what do they do?

...German scientists made two organic compounds containing phosphorus that were very effective at killing insect pests. However, they soon discovered that, even in minuscule amounts, the substances caused distressing symptoms in humans exposed to them. The two substances – too toxic to be used as commercial insecticides in agriculture – became known as tabun and sarin....
Have vanishing debt costs created a magic money tree?
Money & Business

Have vanishing debt costs created a magic money tree?

...German debt issues are proving similarly popular at rock-bottom yields. Some see more positive forces driving up demand for Treasury debt and keeping its costs down. Booming bond sales, say supporters of chancellor Philip Hammoond, may be a vote of confidence in Britain’s prospects for long-term growth and low inflation, bolstered by a strong tax base and innovative...
Understanding Statements of participation
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Understanding Statements of participation

...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...
Your journey of learning and discovery with us
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Your journey of learning and discovery with us

...Courses can be completed at your own pace and are available 24/7, to fit in with the time you have available. The skills and knowledge you gain from OpenLearn courses are great additions to your CV. Completing our courses helps you gain new skills and enhances your employability, setting you apart when you are applying for jobs and demonstrating your commitment and...
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OpenLearn Wales take your learning further

...courses leading to professional qualifications...Studying with The Open University Thinking of studying with The Open University? You’re not alone. Thousands of learners have experienced the quality of our free, informal provision and have gone on to study at The Open University. We are the largest provider of part-time higher education in Wales. Find out about The Open...