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Succeed in the workplace Badge icon
Education & Development

Succeed in the workplace

...Introduction - This week focuses on the role of the interview and how to manage this well. Even if you are not seeking a specific job, much of the guidance offered stands you in good stead whenever you meet someone to talk about what you can offer. If you are asking to be considered for work, you are interviewed to find out if you are suited to the work and to the...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Stereotypes
Languages

Stereotypes

...Introduction You might have heard a joke that starts: In European heaven the British are the police the Germans are the factory workers… Have a look at the full joke, and see if you can fill in the blanks with these nationalities: British, French, Germans, Italians In European heaven In European hell the British are the police the … are the cooks the Germans are the...
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Activity 2 hrs
Where to take your learning next
Education & Development

Where to take your learning next

...introduction to Open University study. Designed specifically for OU students, it can also help you to find out more about your interests and where you want your learning to take you. Please watch this short animation to find out about our Access Modules. Transcript There are four Access modules to choose from, and they start each February, May, and October. You might even...
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Article 5 mins
Museums in contemporary society
History & The Arts

Museums in contemporary society

...introduction to this album. Secrets of the V The director, staff and visitors to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London talk about the museum's role and what they see as the source of its success. Redefining the V Dragging the Victoria and Albert Museum's British galleries into the twenty-first century was a masssive undertaking. Here's how they did it. Global heritage:...
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Audio 2 hrs 6 mins
The Internet at 40
Science, Maths & Technology

The Internet at 40

...introduction to this album. A brief history of the future Professor John Naughton of The Open University reveals some of the key players in the history of the internet, and explores some of the surprises it has sprung. Pioneers: Vint Cerf Vint Cerf, often known as 'the father of the internet' talks about the early days of internet development and the ten years it took to...
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Audio 1 hr 33 mins
Gamified Intelligent Cyber Aptitude and Skills Training (GICAST) Badge icon
Digital & Computing

Gamified Intelligent Cyber Aptitude and Skills Training (GICAST)

...Managing security risks: Introduction - CORY DOCTOROW Welcome to the final week of the course. Over the past 7 weeks we've explored different information security threats, together with the actions you can take to prevent these threats from causing harm to your digital life. We've looked at some key technologies such as networking and cryptography that underpin the...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Victory through resilience: how England Vitality Roses adapted to setbacks
Health, Sports & Psychology

Victory through resilience: how England Vitality Roses adapted to setbacks

...managed to pull ahead in the final quarter, clinching a 61-59 victory over England. This did not stop England from persevering and secured a spot in the final with a 59-48 victory over Uganda at the Copper Box Arena in London the following weekend. This win gave them the chance to apply the lessons from their earlier encounter with South Africa, and they rose to the...
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Dying: what’s wellbeing got to do with it?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Dying: what’s wellbeing got to do with it?

...managing symptoms. Even when their death is more imminent, there is scope to consider how their wellbeing – and that of those around them - can be fostered. Here we propose several ways in which challenging the cultural assumptions terminal illness can be done by considering the dimensions of wellbeing. Enable people to do activities that give them a sense of purpose...
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Article 5 mins