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1722 to 2021 - a history of Scotland's railway
Society, Politics & Law

1722 to 2021 - a history of Scotland's railway

...the development of Scotland's railway industry? Find out in this brief interactive guide to key points in its history. ...Find out more about The Open University's History and Social Sciences courses. The magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct, built between 1897 and 1901. Click the icons to reveal key events. Click here to view the accessible version of this interactive content...
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Rene Descartes - “I think, therefore I am”
History & The Arts

Rene Descartes - “I think, therefore I am”

Stephen Fry explains Rene Descartes argument 'Cogito Ergo Sum' - 'I think, therefore I am'...Find out more about The Open University's Philosophy courses “I think, therefore I am” This is Descartes' famous Cogito argument: Cogito Ergo Sum. This short animation explains how he came to this conclusion of certainty when surrounded by uncertainty and doubt.
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The Arts Past and Present: Diva
History & The Arts

The Arts Past and Present: Diva

...Open University course, A100 The arts past and present... The Arts Past and Present: Diva A short introduction to this album Catherine Rogers: future diva? Introducing Catherine Rogers, aspiring operatic diva Learning the aria Catherine works with her tutor on an aria from The Marriage of Figaro Honing acting skills Working with a director to develop stagecraft and...
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Volunteering in the education sector
Education & Development

Volunteering in the education sector

...Badged Open Courses for school governors. Einir - Trustee and PTA volunteer [Einir] “I would never have had the confidence to apply for the job I have now if I hadn’t have been involved with NASMA – it gave me that extra push.” Before being encouraged by her line manager in her previous job to think about volunteering for the National Association of Student Money...
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Issues in women's health in relation to sport and fitness
Health, Sports & Psychology

Issues in women's health in relation to sport and fitness

...Open University's Sport and Fitness courses and qualifications. It is taken from the free OpenLearn course Supporting female performance in sport and fitness. Breast health This animation explains some of the key issues around breast health, identifies the impact that poor breast support can have on performance, and discusses the benefits of a good sports bra. [Issues in...
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I-Spy: Episode 1
Health, Sports & Psychology

I-Spy: Episode 1

...online infidelity drama I-SPY: Rihanna installs spyware on the laptop she presents as a birthday present to her partner Oliver...Transcript • What do you think about Rihanna using spyware? • Is it ever OK to look at your partner’s private chats or messages? Try a FREE course on some of the themes related to infidelity Take it further with The Open University...
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James Joyce’s Dublin
History & The Arts

James Joyce’s Dublin

...character as experienced through Joyce’s writing and how everything he experienced from the urban landscape, to the statues contributed to the work he produced. This material forms part of The Open University course A230 Reading and studying literature... Importance of Dublin to Joyce’s writing A discussion about how Joyce’s environment in Ireland inspired his work....
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Energy policy and climate change
Science, Maths & Technology

Energy policy and climate change

...Open University course T206 Energy for a sustainable future... Energy policy and climate change A brief introduction to this album The Copenhagen Conference Godfrey Boyle of The Open University on the key questions for the 2009 UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen Sustainable energy in Europe Why sustainable energy is such an important issue all around Europe Tough...
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