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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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Researching Antarctic ice sheets
Nature & Environment

Researching Antarctic ice sheets

...new. Science is an ever-evolving process. And that’s what makes it so exciting. Want to find out more? Listen to Tamsin Edwards speak about her research on the OU/BBC radio programme, Inside Science, read articles from the Climate News Network, or to take your interest further, try a free course or look into studying Environmental Science at the Open University....
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What You Need to Know About Psychometrics
Health, Sports & Psychology

What You Need to Know About Psychometrics

...free courses (see OpenLearn). Then practice each test again and don’t be tempted to give up! Psychometric test practice websites Try to find out which psychometric tests the employer or sector you are interested in may use, through websites such as www.glassdoor.co.uk or www.graduatesfirst.com, which also provide lots more tips on how to be prepare. There are many...
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More or Less: interview with Tim Harford
Science, Maths & Technology

More or Less: interview with Tim Harford

...free courses and articles about maths and statistics Learn how to read and interpret social data with our Postcode Patterns interactive 1) What's changed on More or Less over the years? Are there less statistical mistakes in the news these days? Transcript: "I hadn't noticed that, but you're probably right. And if that's true, why is it true?" KEVIN MCCONWAY: Thanks for...
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