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Design is open
Science, Maths & Technology

Design is open

...projects. Transcript Transcript Transcript Learn more: Study design at The Open University Bachelor of Design at The Open University RSA website RSA Capabilities for Life Framework Design Council website Design Council Skills for Planet References Design Council (2022) Design Economy: People, Places and Economic Value. Available at:
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Article 5 mins
Careers in Esports
Science, Maths & Technology

Careers in Esports

...projected to reach approximately USD 48.09 billion by 2034. Audience growth continues to accelerate, with the global esports viewing population expected to reach 641 million in 2025 (SQ Magazine). This makes esports a vibrant, creative and quickly expanding industry for anyone considering a future career in this space. We met with Leyla Sabet, Head of Education at...
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Video 15 mins
The Lovable Bra Occupation, Cumbernauld, 1982
Society, Politics & Law

The Lovable Bra Occupation, Cumbernauld, 1982

...Manager of the Cumbernauld Development Corporation informed the Corporation that “he [would] advise the board of trade informally that, until further notice, no more enquiries to be considered for clothing firms’ (‘Minutes of the Industry Committee of Cumbernauld Development Corporation, 1965 – 1969’, meeting of 19 January 1965). [The former Lovable Factory in...
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Article 10 mins
Embodied Carbon: Three reasons we should care
Nature & Environment

Embodied Carbon: Three reasons we should care

...projects. This article explores three reasons we should all care about embodied carbon. First though, what is it? Let's take an example: I would like to replace my draughty single glazed wooden windows with some new, double glazed, plastic ones. The company selling the new windows has told me I could save energy and carbon because once I have the new windows I won’t...
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Article 10 mins
Online training support for businesses
Money & Business

Online training support for businesses

...learning on entrepreneurial leadership across three core themes: Leadership and management; Entrepreneurship development; and Digital skills. The hub contains advice from The Open University on how to make the best use of online learning and provides content that is relevant and practical for businesses users. For any queries please contact ireland-business@open.ac.uk....
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Article 10 mins
Gene testing
Science, Maths & Technology

Gene testing

...Introduction - This course looks at three different uses of genetic testing: pre-natal diagnosis, childhood testing and adult testing. Such tests provide genetic information in the form of a predictive diagnosis, and as such are described as predictive tests. Pre-natal diagnosis uses techniques such as amniocentesis to test fetuses in the womb. For example, it is commonly...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Crimes of the powerful
Society, Politics & Law

Crimes of the powerful

...Introduction - This free course examines crimes of the powerful, examining the complexities and barriers associated with setting new criminological research agendas by considering the difficulties associated with conducting research on crimes of the powerful. It asks you to think critically about how knowledge is constructed and contested, how we define what is...
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Level 3: Advanced 2 hrs
Primary education: listening and observing Badge icon
Education & Development

Primary education: listening and observing

...manage your digital badges online from My OpenLearn. In addition, you can download and print your OpenLearn statement of participation which also displays your Open University badge. The Open University would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to tell us about yourself and your expectations for the course before you begin, in our optional start of course survey....
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs