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A timeline between The OU and the royal family
History & The Arts

A timeline between The OU and the royal family

...article [Parliament and Big Ben.] Unsplash In the Queen’s Sapphire Jubilee year, and two years after she became the UK’s longest-serving monarch, an OpenLearn piece lays bare the Royal Assent process. Click here to read the article. 2022 - John Hunt's photo is selected for exhibition in Kensington palace [A photo of the Queen visiting the OU in 1979. ©John Hunt]...
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About OpenLearn Wales
OpenLearn Cymru Wales

About OpenLearn Wales

...articles. If you want to learn through the medium of Welsh, you can also explore OpenLearn Cymru. What will I find on OpenLearn Wales? There’s a lot to discover. You could look at everyday life skills, browse resources to support your studying, gain insights to develop your career or delve into Welsh history and society. The choice is yours; you can use the filters on...
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One belief, big impact: could your view of learning improve inclusive practice?
Education & Development

One belief, big impact: could your view of learning improve inclusive practice?

...article explores how rethinking those assumptions can lead to more inclusive learning environments where every learner’s strengths are valued...Our beliefs about how people learn are not as abstract as they might seem. They show up in everyday practice, subtly shaping how inclusion is understood and acted on – often without us even realising. As educators, leaders and...
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Plasma arc spraying
Science, Maths & Technology

Plasma arc spraying

...article] The plasma spray process. The arc is contained inside the spray nozzle tip. Plasma gas and powder pass through the arc, and form a high velocity jet to the workpiece surface. Transferred arc [Images to demonstrate 'Plasma arc spraying' - see article] The plasma transferred arc process. When the workpiece is made electrically positive with respect to the nozzle...
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Dive into World Ocean Day with OpenLearn
Science, Maths & Technology

Dive into World Ocean Day with OpenLearn

...our collection of free educational resources about Earth’s oceans - and oceans beyond...Discover the wonders of our oceans - on Earth and beyond. From interactive games like Ocean Explorer to free courses and thought-provoking articles (including oceans in space!), this collection brings together a wealth of learning to inspire curiosity and care for our marine world....
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D-Day, the Battle of Normandy, and the British Military Nursing Services
Health, Sports & Psychology

D-Day, the Battle of Normandy, and the British Military Nursing Services

...article, explore what it was like to be a nurse at this time...On D-Day itself, it was only male doctors and medics that took part in the landings onto the beaches of Normandy. The wounded were evacuated from the beaches using 70 landing craft adapted for medical work. They had the capacity for 350 stretcher cases and 150 walking wounded. Despite rough seas and the number...
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Welcome to the OpenLearn Resources for Educators hub
Education & Development

Welcome to the OpenLearn Resources for Educators hub

...articles, courses and interactives that we hope will meet your professional development needs, whatever your role, context or nation. Everything on this hub (and on OpenLearn) is free to use. I often direct my staff to OpenLearn resources when they face an unexpected challenge or begin to develop a passion for a particular aspect of practice. Access to such a wide range...
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Supporting women musicians in the workplace
History & The Arts

Supporting women musicians in the workplace

...article explores the many issues facing women in the music industry, and what improvements can be made to help those facing these challenges...The music industry is a challenging profession to work in for many. The long hours, with lots of the work taking place during the evening, have not made the working environment inclusive for parents, carers, those with disabilities...
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