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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...
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....
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...
Project Fear: Order your free graphic novel
Science, Maths & Technology

Project Fear: Order your free graphic novel

...Open University's Design courses and qualifications. We are all victims of fear. Project Fear has been with us for hundreds of years. So far, we have made little attempt to map fear or understand how it is used. Find out how fear is weaponised and targeted and how to avoid making things worse! Disclaimer: The views expressed in the video, the graphic novel and the book...
About the Design Hub
Science, Maths & Technology

About the Design Hub

...Open University...At the OU we see design as a catalyst for change. Our work and teaching recognise social, ecological, and technological challenges, and build the capability, knowledge and skills needed to deliver creative and critical responses to these challenges using design thinking, practices, and processes. The design hub provides an overview of the wide-ranging...
Islam in the West
History & The Arts

Islam in the West

...Open University Course AD252 Islam in the West: the Politics of Co-existence... Islam in the West A short introduction to this album. Relating to wider society through inter-faith relations A look at the spiritual aspects of Sufism and the role of Islam in society. Puritanical Influences A discussion on why puritanical and anti western readings of Islam are proving so...
Tomorrow's Ed
Education & Development

Tomorrow's Ed

...our best FREE learning content pondering this question...From July 16th, The Open University will be exploring the future of education - what's possible, what might happen and what we are already innovating at The OU. Follow the Facebook and Twitter page for more information on #TomorrowsEd and explore some of our related FREE learning articles, videos and courses below....
How is nylon made?
Science, Maths & Technology

How is nylon made?

...Open University's Science courses and qualifications. Nylon is a well-known synthetic polymer (derived from the Greek words ’poly’ meaning ’many’ and ’meros’ meaning ’parts’). It was invented by Wallace Carothers, and first brought to the public’s attention in October 1938. [Nylon thread [Image: Pop Top Lady under CC-BY-ND licence]] Nylon thread [Image:...