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Introducing Geography Matters
Society, Politics & Law

Introducing Geography Matters

...Open University's modules on geography, environmental studies and development – though we hope that students who aren't studying those topics will also find them interesting. Geography Matters will launch on 21 March. Among other items, there'll be a short post on Europe's borders, a video about a seedbank in north Norway and its links to wartorn Syria, and an audio...
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Article 5 mins
Machiavelli and Political power
Society, Politics & Law

Machiavelli and Political power

...Open University Philosophy Department. A specialist in political philosophy, here he gives Ever Wondered? political theorist Niccolo Machiavelli’s tips to climbing the greasy pole to power. "Politics is about power and we all know that power corrupts. So should politicians have a different moral code to the rest of us? Certainly, according to the book The Prince by...
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A school reaches for the stars with an online astronomy course
Science, Maths & Technology

A school reaches for the stars with an online astronomy course

...Open University's Science courses and qualifications. [Observatorio del Teide in Tenerife] Denny High School in Scotland has been helping to develop and test an ambitious and innovative new course - Astronomy with an online telescope. The eight-week badged course allows participants the unique opportunity to use one of The Open University’s two telescopes located at the...
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Why I created a podcast to celebrate the OU’s BME community
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Why I created a podcast to celebrate the OU’s BME community

...Open University, I was intrigued by the various staff networks available. There seemed to exist these autonomous, staff-led spaces where individuals with shared experiences could meet to support, motivate, listen to, and be heard by each other. The network for Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) staff appealed to me, and after attending my first meeting I wanted to become...
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My OpenLearn account
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My OpenLearn account

...Open University (including deletion of your OpenLearn/OU account), please complete the relevant contact form: (Please note the link doesn’t seem to work on Chrome so please access via other browsers) • UK: https://www.open.ac.uk/contact/new, choose the subject of query: delete online account • Non-UK: https://www.open.ac.uk/request/marketing-forms/email-us-form-int,...
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Understanding PCSO powers
Society, Politics & Law

Understanding PCSO powers

...Open University and North Yorkshire Police. Upon completion, you’ll be able to identify relevant legislation, understand power assignment, and recognise situations where PCSOs can exercise their authority, enhancing your understanding of this vital role in community safety...Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) play a vital role in modern policing. They often serve...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
IT in everyday life
Science, Maths & Technology

IT in everyday life

...sources: from official news bulletins to unofficial rumours, and from commercial megastores to community portals. The internet has revolutionised the way information can be published, raising questions about the authority and regulation of content. Because of the way the internet has been designed, no individual government, company or person has control over it...IT in...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Introducing philosophy
History & The Arts

Introducing philosophy

...Open University in teaching philosophy. If you are considering studying philosophy, we recommend you start here. Although the course is mainly for people who are new to philosophy, you may find it helpful even if you already have some experience of the subject. The following material was written by Maria Kasmirli as a short introduction to philosophy for students planning...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs