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Technology, networks and international order
Society, Politics & Law

Technology, networks and international order

...Open University course DU301 A world of whose making?... Technology, networks and international order A short introduction to the album. Technological revolutions Helen Yanacopulos and Simon Bromley discuss technological revolutions and waves of innovation. The benefits of ICT's Simon Bromley and William Brown discuss the benefits and development of ICT's (information and...
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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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How we found gravitational waves
Science, Maths & Technology

How we found gravitational waves

...astronomy, and science. How we made the discovery The discovery dates back to last September, when two giant measuring devices in different parts of the US called LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory) caught a passing gravitational wave from the collision of two massive black holes in a faraway galaxy. LIGO is what we call an interferometer,...
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Clavius - a lunar mystery
Science, Maths & Technology

Clavius - a lunar mystery

...course, is well known as one of the more colourful characters in the history of astronomy and as one of the greatest of the pre-telescopic observers. Tycho’s detailed observations of the position of Mars, meticulously recorded over many years in the latter part of the 16th century, were used by Kepler in developing his laws of planetary motion. It is completely...
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Saint David's Day collection | Casgliad Dydd Gŵyl Dewi
Languages

Saint David's Day collection | Casgliad Dydd Gŵyl Dewi

As we celebrate St David's Day, the patron saint of Wales, you can learn more about Welsh language, culture and society with these free online learning resources...[Jesus Chapel St David] FREE ONLINE COURSES FREE ARTICLES AND ACTIVITIES Explore more from OpenLearn Study with The Open University
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Article 20 mins
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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Motive: Upper Intermediate German
Languages

Motive: Upper Intermediate German

...role of work; German media and arts; issues of faith and personal beliefs; and issues in recent Germany history. There is an integrated residential school which takes place in Germany. . This material is taken from The Open University Course L203 Motive: Upper Intermediate German... Child care in Germany Problems faced by German parents in balancing work and child care....
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Rugby World Cup 2015
Health, Sports & Psychology

Rugby World Cup 2015

Learn more as you enjoy the 2015 Rugby World Cup...[rugby world cup, Thames, Tower bridge] As the UK hosts the 2015 Rugby World Cup, discover all the different ways in which sport impacts our lives and explore the Open University's sports and fitness modules and qualifications by trying a free course.
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