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In the night sky - Galaxies
Science, Maths & Technology

In the night sky - Galaxies

...Open University's space science team, give you the lowdown on what to look for if you want to take up stargazing. From big bang to black holes; from spotting stars to identifying galaxies this collection is a beginner's guide to astronomy introducing you to the key features at each level of size whether solar, stellar, or galactic... Identifying different types of galaxy...
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Video 7 mins
Business problem solving and improvement
Science, Maths & Technology

Business problem solving and improvement

...Open University Course T889 Problem solving and improvement: quality and other approaches... Business problem solving and improvement A short introduction to this album. COSi: Introducing the 'LEAN' approach The LEAN approach to business at a small cosmetics firm. COSi: Training staff to use LEAN Training staff to use the LEAN approach in the workplace. COSi: The...
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Audio 25 mins
Coping with Depression
Society, Politics & Law

Coping with Depression

...Open University course D240 Counselling: exploring fear and sadness... Coping with Depression Stephen Fry, Trisha Goddard and Jim Brown share their experiences with anxiety and depression. Depression: diagnosis and stigma A look at being diagnosed with a mental illness. Depression and drug use Several people share their experiences of prescribed and recreational drugs....
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Audio 38 mins
Facilitating creative thinking
Money & Business

Facilitating creative thinking

...Open University course B822, Creativity, innovation and change... Facilitating creative thinking An introduction to this album Warming up The facilitators focus on preparing the group for the creative problem-solving session. Exploring the problem What’s really behind the problem, and how does the facilitator steer the group? Generating ideas Techniques for stimulating...
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Audio 43 mins
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
Making sense of ourselves
Health, Sports & Psychology

Making sense of ourselves

...Open University course DE200 Investigating psychology 2...Making sense of ourselves: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: explain some of the key aspects of prejudice and how and why they are important describe basic elements in the study of the psychology of personal relationships such as love and friendship understand how visual...
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Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs
The history of female protest and suffrage in the UK
History & The Arts

The history of female protest and suffrage in the UK

...Open University course Y031 Arts and languages Access module....The history of female protest and suffrage in the UK: Introduction - Popular protests can be about all sorts of issues, from opposition to a war, to action on world poverty, to protest against damage to the environment. But perhaps the ultimate form of popular protest is that against exclusion from democratic...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 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