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The meaning of crime
Society, Politics & Law

The meaning of crime

...researchers have looked at the teddy boy disturbances in the supposedly peaceful and law-abiding 1950s. Can you think of other more recent examples of moral panics which may have a criminal dimension or are considered threats to order perhaps associated with ‘immoral’ and ‘violent’ activities? If you can, follow the examples you think of through the cycle of moral...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Julian Hector - Earth in Vision
Nature & Environment

Julian Hector - Earth in Vision

...research and gut instinct I think there’s a lot of intuition in commissioning, speaking on behalf of the commissioners I know; part of the skill that we have to show as programme makers is to tap into their instinct for what makes good television or good radio or what have you. On audiences, obviously there’s pure numbers of eyeballs, if you like, and that’s very...
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Video 30 mins
The impact of supporting Ukrainians with free resources on OpenLearn
Education & Development

The impact of supporting Ukrainians with free resources on OpenLearn

...researched and evaluated to investigate the motivations of non-formal learners, and the desired outcomes of specific demographic groups to improve commissioning and platform development (Law, 2023; Law et al., 2013; Perryman et al., 2013). All OpenLearn courses carry free certificates, with over 80 of them issuing free digital badges for the passing of assessments. This...
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Article 10 mins
Introducing multidisciplinary study at The Open University
Education & Development

Introducing multidisciplinary study at The Open University

...research skills. There’s more on the module here and in this video: What if you had the freedom to design your very own module? Think of a question or problem that you’d like to explore. It could be anything, such as 'What are the benefits of outdoor swimming?'. In time you may well refine your question into something more specific, such as 'How does exercise improve...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
Why study languages?
Languages

Why study languages?

...research on the internet to find out some information about that country. Look for information in the following areas: local products available in the country people and customs food weather any other important features. Now think about the phrase ‘English is not enough’. What do you think this means? Discussion The phrase highlights the importance of learning...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Studying mammals: Return to the water
Nature & Environment

Studying mammals: Return to the water

...research scientists. You have just met the scientific names of some mammalian groups (orders and suborders) with explanations of how the words have been derived. Many scientific names have Latin or Greek roots and with a good dictionary (and maybe a web search), you may be able to unravel some of these words for yourself. For example, the Weddell seal which you will meet...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Step up to leadership
Money & Business

Step up to leadership

...research in the field of neuroscience has determined how we are judged not just for who we are but for how we are perceived by others. Lyons and O’Mara explain this process as follows. We make person judgements on the basis of two simple processes. First, a snap judgement of how cold or warm we feel toward the person. Does this person elicit feelings of kindness,...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Leadership challenges in turbulent times
Money & Business

Leadership challenges in turbulent times

...researchers agree on is that a core skill of leaders and of leadership practice is to solve problems (e.g. Grint, 2008; Mumford et al, 2000; Reiter-Palmon and Illies, 2004). Problems can come in the form of opportunities as well as obstacles, so in this course the term ‘challenges’ will be used to reflect the complex and interrelated problems that leaders often face...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs