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Hard Choices: How Would You React?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Hard Choices: How Would You React?

...world, social workers would be able to ask further questions before coming to a decision. Obviously, that's not possible online, but we've tried to give you enough information to make an informed choice. This activity uses JavaScript - a feature included in most recent web browsers. If the activity doesn't work then you should check that this feature hasn't been switched...
Finding creativity in orbit?
Science, Maths & Technology

Finding creativity in orbit?

...of usage of the English language. Let’s get our priorities right! Maybe if so-called “creative" get a few minutes exposure to the space environment, it may help to educate them as to what is really important – namely the Universe beyond their little worlds! [A branch of FCUK and the large Hadron collider] FCUK versus CERN: Where is the real creative thought?...
Systems explained by Humberto Maturana
Money & Business

Systems explained by Humberto Maturana

...World Organisation of Systems & Cybernetics) was also present and contributes to the conversation. The original filming was probably on Wednesday 12th March 1997. Humberto then presented a three-day workshop at Walton Hall from the 13-15th March. His visit to the OU is described in this Press Release. Humberto was a guest of The Open University and the SPMC (Systems...
The life and times of Cyril Lakin
Society, Politics & Law

The life and times of Cyril Lakin

...worlds, from Wales to Westminster and across journalism, the BBC, and politics. This event took place on Thursday, 21 October 2021. Watch the discussion below: Transcript Dr Geoff Andrews is a historian and senior lecturer in The Open University’s politics department. Dr Andrews specialises in the history of political ideas and movements. His previous books include...
Herodotus 'The Histories': a timeline
History & The Arts

Herodotus 'The Histories': a timeline

...world, with links to explore the Hestia Project text and map. ...Sometime in the middle of the 5th century BC, Herodotus, a Greek, living in a city called Halicarnassus (modern-day Bodrum, Turkey) set out to explain the origins of the Great War from a generation before. This war was waged between his peoples, the Greeks, and the Persians. As you explore the Herodotus...
What kind of Democrat are you?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What kind of Democrat are you?

...world. When someone says you are being political, they are rarely understood to be paying you a compliment. However, learning to play the game of “being political” is crucial to everyone now that democracies are undoubtedly under threat. At the moment, the public are encouraged to put aside self-interest and build consensus and shared priorities. The i-Attune is a new...
My career goal: Construction
Science, Maths & Technology

My career goal: Construction

...world experiences, providing an inside view of many different jobs, and tips on how to get there. They have over 1000 personal video stories, and every page contains detailed job information and insightful practical advice. Transcript Transcript Take your learning further The Open University has over 40 years’ experience delivering flexible learning and 170,000 students...
Herodotus 'The Histories'
History & The Arts

Herodotus 'The Histories'

...world of his own time, offering a narrative discourse that reflects on conflicts in the past that had given rise to its present organisation. He remarks on noteworthy deeds of Greek and non-Greek people, placing his narrative in the context of towns and cities that had risen and fallen. In ‘The Histories’, Herodotus is carrying out one of the earliest known...