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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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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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The Arts Past and Present: Mosaics
History & The Arts

The Arts Past and Present: Mosaics

...Open University Course AA100 The arts and past and present... The Arts Past and Present: Mosaics A short introduction to this album. Mosaics at Brading Villa Mosaic Artist Catherine Parkinson goes to visit a Roman Villa, Brading, on the Isle of Wight The Astronomer The iconography in this mosaic reveals more than meets the eye. The Cockheaded Man A mosaic like today's...
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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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Music, theatre and literature
Education & Development

Music, theatre and literature

...Open University's Arts and Humanities courses George is a former YXM130 Module Chair and loves that this module lets you experiment with different subjects and build a really informed understanding of what it is that interests you. If she was to study this module, she would be interested in studying courses that would help to expand her knowledge of music, theatre and...
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Investigating fungi: the wood-wide web
Science, Maths & Technology

Investigating fungi: the wood-wide web

...Open University course S204 Biology: uniformity and diversity... Investigating fungi: the wood-wide web A short introduction to this album. Investigating symbiotic relationships Dr David Robinson explains the relationship between fungi and living trees. Unearthing the woodwide web Where to find fungi, and the role that they play in the forest. Mutual benefits How fungi...
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