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Choosing a Cosmic Name
Science, Maths & Technology

Choosing a Cosmic Name

...last month, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Open University's creation. But how do objects in space get their names?...Any place on the Earth can be uniquely defined by its latitude and longitude, but in our everyday lives the names of towns, villages, streets and buildings provide a shorthand to help us identify a location. The origins of many...
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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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Emotional intelligence for translators
Languages

Emotional intelligence for translators

...course is £53.59 and open for enrolment at any time. Enrol here. Emotion management courses Emotional intelligence for translators is in a collection of courses developed as part of a Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF) project in response to the growing demand from employers, translators, and professional translation associations for CPD courses addressing...
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The social work phone-in: have your say
Health, Sports & Psychology

The social work phone-in: have your say

Can you decide who should be primarily responsible for care?...Find out more about The Open University's Social Work courses and qualifications. In this interactive, you can share your views and see what the experts think about each dilemma. [Social worker phone-in: share your views] Select the image above to start your journey.
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Living with Disability
Health, Sports & Psychology

Living with Disability

...course team gives an overview of The Open University course. Living with MS: the battle for funding The long process of assessing, awarding and allocating funds for necessary specialised accomodation. Housing journeys: Lyn's story A lifetime's personal experience of residential care and sheltered accommodation. Living with HIV: illness and Identity Personal recollections...
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World in transition: Migration and Trade
Nature & Environment

World in transition: Migration and Trade

...course structure. This material is taken from The Open University Course U213 International Development: Challenges for a World in Transition... World in transition: migration and trade Introducing the album's content Small change for a better world Micro-credit unions, how they work and how they are empowering women in Glasgow to start their own small businesses....
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About Jumpstart University
Education & Development

About Jumpstart University

...Open University's courses and qualifications This hub has been developed by The Open University in collaboration with The Russell Group to support students get off to a great start at their new university or college. Whether you’re about to move on to university, or if you’re supporting someone who is – perhaps as a parent, teacher, carer or adviser, this hub can...
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What is the difference between distributive and commutative justice: A one minute guide
History & The Arts

What is the difference between distributive and commutative justice: A one minute guide

...Open University's Philosophy Courses and qualifications [Aristotle said there were two types of justice] [Distributive justice - how wealth work rights and so on are shared fairly within a community] [Commutative justice - members of a group are treated equally - for example, by the law] [But each society or group will have its own ideas about what is just or a right, and...
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