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Happy GeoWeek!
Nature & Environment

Happy GeoWeek!

...centre... There are three different types of rock: igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic. These three types are formed in different ways and have different properties that, to the trained eye, usually make them easy to tell apart. Dr Marcus Badger shows you how... Transcript MARCUS BADGER: So here we have the three fundamental types of rock. We've got a sedimentary rock,...
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How can I learn from Who Are We?
Society, Politics & Law

How can I learn from Who Are We?

...research and work on how to explore questions of identity, citizenship and migration in deep and creative ways. On the website we have documented some of the engagements between artists, academics, activists and participants in the event and beyond. Some of these include media materials and image galleries and short videos, showcasing some of the installations. [Media...
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Teaching a robot how to speak
Languages

Teaching a robot how to speak

...communicate? What are the challenges faced by researchers into trying to teach a machine how to speak? And what does this tell us about the nature of language itself? Transcript This material is from the Open University module L101 Introducing English language studies. See below for some other resources about the topics of artificial intelligence and the English language....
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Using digital tools in teaching
Education & Development

Using digital tools in teaching

...white spots in the brain area. Digital champions in blue]The Digital Champions are a group of colleagues from the School of Early Childhood, Youth and Sport who are passionate about innovative, digital solutions. The group promotes all forms of digital pedagogy, supporting people to engage and facilitate its use in teaching, learning, researching and skill development....
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Creative Arts, Health and Wellbeing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Creative Arts, Health and Wellbeing

...wellbeing, whether in the present day or as part of historical research. While formal arts therapies have been in use for some decades, more recently health professionals and others have begun to recognise the broader role the arts might play in supporting society to stay well. This collection explores a variety of ways in which the arts, health and wellbeing intersect....
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Applying to university - your step-by-step guide
Education & Development

Applying to university - your step-by-step guide

...home. We'll explore the three stages of the application process and what needs to be done at each step: Research Apply Prepare Click below to get started. [Screengrab of Application Guide interactive with button that says 'Get started'] [university ready - white back ] This resource is part of the University Ready hub. Find more resources like this on the hub homepage....
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15 minutes on Mars
Science, Maths & Technology

15 minutes on Mars

...Upgrade to the latest version of Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. [AstrobiologyOU logo]This article is part of the Astrobiology Collection on OpenLearn. This collection of free articles, interactives, videos and courses provides insights into research that investigates the possibilities of life beyond the Earth and the ethical and governance implications of this....
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Human trafficking: Modern day slavery?
Society, Politics & Law

Human trafficking: Modern day slavery?

...language surrounding this very serious issue just part of the problem? Perspective: Human trafficking as the new slavery The words slavery, abuse, victims and protection come hand in hand when discussing human trafficking - but some researchers are arguing that the terminology itself is part of the problem, not least, by removing the focus from the state and its policies....
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