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Older carers, COVID-19 and physical activity
Health, Sports & Psychology

Older carers, COVID-19 and physical activity

...research study examining the effects of self-isolation and lack of physical activity on carers. Life expectancy within the UK has indicated a progressive increase over the decade/century for both men (79.9 years) and women (83.6 years). Whilst much of this enhanced longevity can be associated with improved technology and advances in health care practices, participation in...
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Article 10 mins
Can Space Technologies solve the Sustainable Development Goals?
Science, Maths & Technology

Can Space Technologies solve the Sustainable Development Goals?

...research in the Astrobiology department of The Open University, involves investigating the potentials and challenges of using innovations in space technologies for sustainable development. Currently, in my first year, what I love most about this research topic is how it combines science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and the social sciences. I get the...
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Article 15 mins
Irish Women’s Poetry: Eavan Boland
OpenLearn Ireland

Irish Women’s Poetry: Eavan Boland

...children in the Dublin suburbs was not represented in the Irish poetry of her day. On top of this, northern poetry about The Troubles was gaining popularity. Boland found a lot of this poetry simplistic. She suggested the truly political poem would be more complex: it would be ‘private at source’ and show how politics seeps into our personal, domestic lives (Boland,...
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Article 5 mins
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Health, Sports & Psychology

Communication and working relationships in sport and fitness

...Centre. Other audios and videos feature well-known sport professionals, including footballer Rachel Williams and Olympic cyclist turned racing driver Sir Chris Hoy. The course is supported and strongly recommended by UK Coaching. Whether you're just starting out or have been coaching for many years you will learn new skills and demonstrate that you have been proactive in...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Geometry
Science, Maths & Technology

Geometry

...centre O on the vertex. The angle can then be read straight from the scale. Here = 40° (not 140°). Be careful to use the correct scale. In this case the angle extends from the line OY up to the line OX, so use the scale that shows OY as 0° – the outer scale in this instance. In the above example, one of the arms of the angle is horizontal. However, sometimes you may...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Getting started with German 2
Languages

Getting started with German 2

...Centre for Languages and Cultures short course, LGXG002 Beginners German 2: mit Vergnügen! After completing this free course, you may wish to register for the full course to continue your learning!...Starting at a typical breakfast table in a German-speaking country, this course will build your vocabulary, teach you how to express your likes and dislikes and introduce...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
The Good Friday Agreement - 20 Year Anniversary
OpenLearn Ireland

The Good Friday Agreement - 20 Year Anniversary

...Centre for the Resolution of Intractable Conflict at Harris Manchester College (Oxford), Chairman of the Centre for Democracy and Peace Building (Belfast) and a Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland in Baltimore (USA). Lord Alderdice has received a numbers of award and honorary degrees including one from The Open University,...
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Article 10 mins
Aberdulais Falls: a case study in Welsh heritage
History & The Arts

Aberdulais Falls: a case study in Welsh heritage

...children. In time, even Danygraig House became derelict, and in 1981 the whole site was taken over by the National Trust...Aberdulais Falls: A case study in Welsh heritage: 1.2 Aberdulais Falls and the National Trust - When the National Trust took over the Aberdulais Falls and the associated buildings, the site was derelict, overgrown and dangerous. Prior to the Trust's...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs