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Black History Month 2022 talks
Education & Development

Black History Month 2022 talks

...Open University’s Black History Month event in October 2022...Union Black Our Union Black: Britain’s Black Culture and steps to anti-racism short course is part of a UK-wide initiative to tackle racial harassment in Higher Education. In this lecture Lurraine Jones, Deputy Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, shares insights and reflections on the importance...
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Video 3 hrs
Leadership and followership Badge icon
Education & Development

Leadership and followership

...Open University is working in collaboration with the CPD Standards Office in a national study to understand more about individual professionals' experiences, perceptions and practice for adult skill development. Find out more here: cpdstandards.com/research. By participating in this high profile research, you will be contributing to scientific knowledge about adult skill...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Understanding mortgages
Money & Business

Understanding mortgages

...Open University would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to tell us about yourself and your expectations for the course. We welcome your feedback and suggestions to improve the course. This course is endorsed by the CPD Standards Office . It can be used to provide evidence of continuing professional development but is not accredited learning. We are unable to...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
Make a changing world a better place
Science, Maths & Technology

Make a changing world a better place

...Open University and OpenLearn to provide free courses and training to anyone looking to change their career path or expand their skills and the job opportunities available to them. OpenLearn is home to a large range of technology courses which allow individuals to enhance their understanding of all aspects of technology, from very specific specialist training for IT...
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Article 10 mins
The world of water
Nature & Environment

The world of water

...Open University's range of science short courses March 22nd is World Water Day, an international day observed across the globe and an opportunity to learn more about water related problems and make a difference for those who suffer from water related issues. The day urges others to be inspired to tell other people and take action. World Water Day dates back to 22 March...
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Article 5 mins
Dr Matt Balme on modelling the landscape of Mars
Science, Maths & Technology

Dr Matt Balme on modelling the landscape of Mars

...Open University's Space Science research priority area, gives us a tour of his laboratory and shows how he models the landscape of Mars...Transcript On the subject of his latest research, Dr Matthew Balme, said: “Our team has been looking for potential landing sites for the ExoMars Rover – a European mission that will look for signs of ancient life on Mars. One of...
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Video 5 mins
Imagining Scientists
Science, Maths & Technology

Imagining Scientists

...The Open University's Dr Richard Holliman reflects on the findings of a research project called 'Invisible Witnesses' to explore these questions. In so doing he considers some of the implications of the 1950s stereotype for how scientists are perceived in the public sphere... Imagining Scientists Looking at the 'mad scientist' stereotype and comparing it with reality....
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Audio 13 mins
Energy efficiency: hospitals
Nature & Environment

Energy efficiency: hospitals

...Open University course T206 Energy for a sustainable future... Energy efficiency: hospitals A short introduction to this album The hospital as a transport hub How hospitals face unique organisational challenges as generators of lots of traffic. Hospital transport strategies Strategies aimed at limiting private car use at a UK hospital. Making hospital transport...
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Audio 28 mins