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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:...
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Star Trek and the Greeks
History & The Arts

Star Trek and the Greeks

...Open University's History courses and qualifications. [Apollo] The Greek god, Apollo The original series of Star Trek (1966 to 1969) was particularly obvious in drawing upon human history, with the crew of the USS Enterprise encountering the planet where everything is like Prohibition-era Chicago (‘A Piece of the Action’, 1968), the planet where everything is like...
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Write it right: seven common writing mistakes
Languages

Write it right: seven common writing mistakes

...told us about common writing mistakes which can impact the grades students receive for their Open University assignments..._Find out more about The Open University's English language courses and qualifications. _ This handy animation has been produced to act as a refresher for those occasions when you might want to check your use of apostrophes and your there, their and...
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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....
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War, Intervention and Development
Nature & Environment

War, Intervention and Development

...Open University course TU875 War, intervention and development... War, Intervention and Development A short introduction to this album. The Sierra Leone Sanctions Debate A discussion of sanctions, with specific reference to Sierra Leone, and how they have an impact on the population concerned Pushing too hard for elections An appraisal of the elections in Sierra Leone and...
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International Development: microcredit and migration
Science, Maths & Technology

International Development: microcredit and migration

...Open University course TU871 Development: context and practice... International development: microcredit and migration Introducing the album's content Small change for a better world Micro-credit unions, how they work and how they are empowering women in Glasgow to start their own small businesses. Argentina’s Poor: Surviving without money The poor of Argentina are...
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Student-Parents: It’s a juggling act
Education & Development

Student-Parents: It’s a juggling act

...course, fees have increased to approx. £9,000 at a red brick university. Now, I realise that the Open University might have been a more accessible, feasible and flexible option for me. Fees are less, the cost of studying can be spread over time and student-parents can work part-time without it affecting any benefits they might be entitled to (there's further information...
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David Hume: 18th Century Philosopher
History & The Arts

David Hume: 18th Century Philosopher

...Open University course A222 Exploring philosophy... Hume: An introduction Nigel Warburton talks about David Hume. Hume's theory of the self Nigel Warburton talks to Simon Blackburn about David Hume's theory of the self. Hume's discussion of the argument from design Timothy Chappell and Peter Kail discuss Hume on design. Hume's argument against miracles Peter Kail and...
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