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The fascination with crime
Science, Maths & Technology

The fascination with crime

...Open University course T214 Understanding systems: making sense of complexity... The fascination with crime An introduction to this album. The notion of crime Open University criminology lecturer Louise Westmarland shares her interest and knowledge of criminology, justice and crime. Crime fiction versus crime reality Why are we so obsessed with crime fiction? Two...
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Change in the West of Ireland
OpenLearn Ireland

Change in the West of Ireland

...Open University course ‘Changing Britain, Changing world: geographical perspectives’. The course was studied by Open University students between 1985 and 1995. The collection of articles uses the course materials to give an overview of issues past and present in the West of Ireland and provide a snapshot of changes to aspects of economy and society in two Irish case...
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Wales and music: a conversation with Huw Stephens
History & The Arts

Wales and music: a conversation with Huw Stephens

...Open University’s music courses  Dr Martin V. Clarke and Dr Helen Barlow sit down to talk with radio DJ and TV presenter Huw Stephens about the idea of Wales as a ‘musical nation’. This discussion took place on 28 November 2022, following the OU / BBC TV series Wales: Music Nation, presented by Huw Stephens. Read more about the OU experts who took part below. [Dr...
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World in transition: Managing Resources
Nature & Environment

World in transition: Managing Resources

...course structure. This material is taken from The Open University Course U213 International development: challenges for a world in transition... World in transition: managing resources A brief introduction to this album. Fighting for water Development agency support has led to greater access and management of water. Farmers in Peru have to persevere in their struggle....
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Type 2 diabetes across the globe: What's going on?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Type 2 diabetes across the globe: What's going on?

...above to get the low-down on the type 2 diabetes situation around the world. Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. The page may take a few moments to load. Try a free course or podcast on diabetes Take it further with The Open University...
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Ocean explorer
Nature & Environment

Ocean explorer

...content is associated with The Open University's Environment courses and qualifications. Click here to launch the game now. [Launch image for Ocean Explorer game.] Select the image above to begin. Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser . Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari....
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Being heard
Education & Development

Being heard

...Open courses I am a Staff Tutor, which means I look after those people who teach at the OU. For me, YXM130 provides opportunities for exploration and looking at a problem, or theme, from all kinds of perspectives. If I was to study YXM130, I would explore how people can make themselves heard, how we listen to one another and how we can communicate in the modern world. I...
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The first 25 years: OU Renewable Energy Education
Nature & Environment

The first 25 years: OU Renewable Energy Education

...Open University T521 Renewable Energy Pack for Tertiary Education. This was a revolutionary development for the OU...[Photo of wind turbines in an Offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom.] Rampion Offshore Wind Farm, United Kingdom The Energy & Environment Research Unit (EERU) at the OU was formed in 1985 by a merger of ATG (Alternative Technology Group) and ERG (Energy...
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