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Building the London Underground
History & The Arts

Building the London Underground

...project, which, when known, will excite very great interest in the metropolis. It is for the purpose of making a railway under the ground from the lower end of the Edgware Road to the Lings Cross. The subterranean railway will, for the most part, run beneath the New Road. The estimated capital for the execution of the work is £300,000 and, as a proof that the scheme can...
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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
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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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
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
Building relationships with donors
Money & Business

Building relationships with donors

...Introduction - The starting point for this session is the very simple proposition that the vast majority of people become donors only when they are asked. You have to turn people into donors by providing them with suitable opportunities to contribute. It is your request and your approach that lay the foundations for each individual donor relationship; it is your...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
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
Rare diseases: low numbers, high impact
Science, Maths & Technology

Rare diseases: low numbers, high impact

...introduction of the incentives, the number of drugs for treating rare diseases has continuously increased, as has the number of publications on rare diseases. The UK government has a Strategy for rare diseases with the aim to ensure no one gets left behind just because they have a rare disease'. It is aiming to ensure the best quality of life and support for the ~3.5...
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