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Diverse Perspectives on Mental Health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Diverse Perspectives on Mental Health

...course. He also describes how he became involved in the field of mental health education. This material forms part of The Open University course K225 Diverse perspectives on mental health... Diverse Perspectives on Mental Health A short introduction to this album. Mental Health on Orkney Service users and practitioners discuss the constraints imposed on mental health care...
Carnival and the performance of heritage
History & The Arts

Carnival and the performance of heritage

...Course AD281 Understanding global heritage... Carnival and the performance of heritage An introduction to this album. Notting Hill Carnival: history The development of Notting Hill Carnival from Britain's recruitment of Carribean workers in the 1940's to the present day. Notting Hill Carnival: challenges How can Notting Hill Carnival be managed as a mass tourism event...
Privatising Thames Water
Money & Business

Privatising Thames Water

...German utilities firm RWE purchased Thames Water, only for a Macquarie Bank-led investment consortium to take over ownership, in 2006. In that same year, the financialisation of Thames Water began.... Financialisation, as practiced by a corporation, describes a process in which making profits from financial instruments,such as the selling of bonds,grows more influential...
15 facts about number 15
Education & Development

15 facts about number 15

...course, interactive or video...1: The chemical element phosphorous has the atomic number 15 [periodic table behind a female scientist] In its pure form, phosphorous is highly reactive, but it’s not actually found in this form on Earth. Take a look at the chemical elements and how they are arranged in the Periodic Table in our free course, Discovering Chemistry. 2: Our...
Danielle Martin
Education & Development

Danielle Martin

...courses – pretty much any subject you could think of!’, she said, ‘and it seemed like a perfect way to not only test my brain, but as a way to keep me occupied while recovering – no obligation to complete anything, and no fees to pay made it ideal.’ ‘With new courses being added all the time, I know I will keep using OpenLearn during my degree and beyond. The...
Earth Day on OpenLearn
Nature & Environment

Earth Day on OpenLearn

...courses on renewable energy: We've also included some tips on how you can make some changes to protect our Earth in the free resources below... Change your diet One of the best ways to help the environment is to reduce your intake of meat and dairy products. A person eating a 75g beef burger once a day, over the course of a year, will contribute 2,820kg of greenhouse gas...
What is language?
Languages

What is language?

...courses available for you to study. If you want to know more about the function and significance of language, we can particularly recommend the following courses: Or, if you’re looking for a course to develop your skills in a language, these are some of our best options in a wide variety of languages, whether you’re a complete beginner or just a little out of...
Ouverture: Intermediate French
Languages

Ouverture: Intermediate French

...course revises and consolidates your knowledge of French and teaches more advanced language skills whilst offering insights into many aspects of every day life in modern France. Your knowledge need not be formal; it could come from adult education classes, time spent in French-speaking countries, regular contact with French-speaking people or other sources. The course...