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Sanctuary Tales: Fighting Speciesism One Animal at a Time
Health, Sports & Psychology

Sanctuary Tales: Fighting Speciesism One Animal at a Time

...out more about The Open University’s Social Sciences qualifications. In this film, we reflect on some of the reasons why animal sanctuaries are needed. Other animals are often victims of neglect or harm, due to how humans perceive and use them, such as for food and clothing. Sanctuaries such as Hillside provide us with a unique insight into how animals can survive these...
Happy Saint Brigid's Day
OpenLearn Ireland

Happy Saint Brigid's Day

...out more from our related resources...Saint Brigid's life and the modern times Saint Brigid's Day is celebrated on the 1st of February. As for the saint herself - there aren't many confirmed facts about her life. Today, she is most strongly connected with Ireland, and with Kildare in particular - where she is said to have been an abbess. As patroness saint of Ireland, she...
World Day of Social Justice
History & The Arts

World Day of Social Justice

...out more with our FREE resources...20th February is the World Day of Social Justice promoting national activities in accordance with the objectives and goals of the World Summit for Social Development. "The gap between the poorest and the wealthiest around the world is wide and growing. ... We must do more to empower individuals through decent work, support people through...
Globalisation and the English language
History & The Arts

Globalisation and the English language

...anymore; that’s quite important. People can be quite precious about speaking British English as if it’s ours. English is the dominant language in the world, and that means we have to accept that it’s going to change, and this change is beyond the control of mother tongue speakers. Find out what other experts have to say. Read more articles on the English language...
My career goal: Marketing
Money & Business

My career goal: Marketing

...now. Take a look at all Open University courses. If you are new to university level study, find out more about the types of qualifications we offer, including our entry level Access courses and Certificates. Not ready for University study? Then browse over 1000 free courses on OpenLearn and sign up to our newsletter to hear about new free courses as they are released....
Postgraduate study in psychology and criminology
Health, Sports & Psychology

Postgraduate study in psychology and criminology

...towards critical analysis and knowledge application in the latter blocks. The wide range of real-life topics draw on crime, harm and justice, and include terrorism, corporate crime, occupy movements, the dark web, poverty, imprisonment and human trafficking. Where next? To experience a free taster of these modules, why not check out their related OpenLearn courses?...
Studying Engineering
Science, Maths & Technology

Studying Engineering

...out what study options and qualifications are available to you with The Open University. ...If you are interested in studying for a degree with The Open University, you may wish to explore the range of engineering qualifications we offer. You can start from scratch with our BEng (Hons) degree or our integrated MEng degree, or you can take a workplace-based Foundation...
Our top OpenLearn hubs to get you started
Miscellaneous

Our top OpenLearn hubs to get you started

...out a selection of our most popular hubs to get you started: Elective Home Education – tailored to support home educators and home-educated young people Sport & Fitness – whether you’re competing, coaching or watching, this is a great introduction Interactive Learning – grow your knowledge and have fun with these games and quizzes Sustainability – for those...