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A new mission to the icy moons of Jupiter
Science, Maths & Technology

A new mission to the icy moons of Jupiter

...there will be another mission to Enceladus and the theories that Grace and I are working on now will be tested. In twenty or thirty years’ time, people could be testing the ideas we are developing now. That’s quite a legacy! For more information on the JUICE mission and to follow its progress, visit the European Space Agency website. Like this? Try a FREE course...
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Vitality Netball World Cup 2023 – what’s it all about and who is going to win?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Vitality Netball World Cup 2023 – what’s it all about and who is going to win?

...Cardwell (GS/GA) who has just won the 2023 champion title in Suncorp Super Netball (a top-level netball league in Australia) with her team the Adelaide Thunderbirds. The Roses have the belief to succeed and a positive mindset, but finding the joy of victory in Cape Town will not be easy. Explore more women in sport Fanatical about sport? Try one of our free courses...
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The drive to sustainability in Higher Education
Nature & Environment

The drive to sustainability in Higher Education

...free course on ‘The environmental impact of teaching and learning’ on OpenLearn. The toolkit provides support for embedding sustainability practices among students and teachers, thereby supporting HE institutional transformation towards environmental sustainability. I would be interested to know if you use the toolkit and any suggestions for how it might be improved....
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Supporting women musicians in the workplace
History & The Arts

Supporting women musicians in the workplace

...free course: Talking about the menopause: symptoms, support and the role of exercise. Practical steps There are many steps that employers can take to support women (alongside all employees) fully at every stage of their life and career, including: fostering an open and inclusive culture where people feel able to speak about their circumstances and ask for additional...
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The impact of supporting Ukrainians with free resources on OpenLearn
Education & Development

The impact of supporting Ukrainians with free resources on OpenLearn

...free courses and 8,000 articles, videos and activities. Courses have associated free certificates and digital badges with no start or finish dates. OpenLearn supports learners’ employment skills and subject mastery. Content is not accredited, but achievements carry the University logo, and many courses are endorsed or co-produced with the private sector, the third...
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A timeline between The OU and the royal family
History & The Arts

A timeline between The OU and the royal family

...free OpenLearn course. As the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations draw near, take a look back across the decades to see how the royals have helped shape what the department and University are today. Life Through a Royal Lens runs until 30 October 2022. Interactive To view this interactive in full screen, click on the top right icon below
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Making a difference: Youth participation
Education & Development

Making a difference: Youth participation

...here. Read Dr Victoria Cooper's article asking 'Do we really listen to children and young people?' from the the Open University’s Children’s Research Centre, supporting participation by children and young people. If you'd like to learn more about children and youth studies, explore more about participation on Openlearn, or study free courses with the Open University....
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Five ways you can tell if your child is ‘normal’
Health, Sports & Psychology

Five ways you can tell if your child is ‘normal’

...and cultures. Final thoughts... To conclude, it is perfectly natural to think about the question – Is my child normal? But perhaps it isn’t the most helpful question to ask. Something better to consider is – are they happy and are they able to function in their world? You can download a PDF version of this article. Interested in this article? Try a FREE course...
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