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60 Second Adventures in Astronomy: Dark energy
Science, Maths & Technology

60 Second Adventures in Astronomy: Dark energy

...how Einstein was right all along about the expanding Universe. We never should have doubted him...Find out more about The Open University's Natural Sciences courses. Transcript Read Stephen Serjeant on what it means to equate the curvature of the Universe with the amount of stuff in the Universe Discover how you can study physics and astronomy with The Open University...
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How arguments are constructed and used in the Social Sciences
Society, Politics & Law

How arguments are constructed and used in the Social Sciences

...in the audio programme were: John Clarke Professor of Social Policy at The Open University; Dr Digby Johnson a member of The Social Affairs Unit (a registered charity); Bea Campbell a writer and journalist. Activity 1 Listen to the linked audio files, Evidence and Argument. You may want to use the titles and spaces on the attached document to make notes on the arguments while you are listening. Please click here to......
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
MAED (Applied Linguistics) at the OU
Languages

MAED (Applied Linguistics) at the OU

...educational context?...The MAED (Applied Linguistics) qualification at the OU is a three module qualification which explores these and other issues. [A still from a YouTube video promoting EE817] Find out more about the module options Applied linguistics and English language (EE817) Linking knowledge about the English language, how it is used, and the contexts in which it...
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Managing and managing people
Money & Business

Managing and managing people

...Open University course B628 Managing 1: organisations and people...Managing and managing people: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand what is meant by management and managerial effectiveness identify the roles which are fulfilled while working as a manager identify managerial activities that contribute to managerial...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Biological, psychological and social complexities in childhood development
Health, Sports & Psychology

Biological, psychological and social complexities in childhood development

...overlooked, the publishers will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements at the first opportunity. Don't miss out If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses....
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
How to quickly sharpen up your study skills
Education & Development

How to quickly sharpen up your study skills

...has a host of short content to help you improve your study skills and learn useful knowledge and information. Take a look at our selected animations, interactives, videos and articles to take your learning further..._Find out more about The Open University's Open degree. _ Learn in one minute Learn in under five minutes Learn in five to ten minutes Learn in ten to 15...
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Banning the bomb: a global history of activism against nuclear weapons
History & The Arts

Banning the bomb: a global history of activism against nuclear weapons

...resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses. You can now go to Session 1...Session 1: Why do people oppose nuclear weapons?: Introduction - In this session, you’ll explore why citizens around the world have opposed and continue to oppose nuclear weapons. You’ll hear from a survivor of the nuclear bombing of...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Hot forging (closed die)
Science, Maths & Technology

Hot forging (closed die)

...open die) - see article] [Diagram to demonstrate Hot forging (open die) - see article] [Diagram to demonstrate Hot forging (open die) - see article] Closed die forging without flash formation Totally enclosed dies. Accurate preform volume and/or weight has to be used High tool loads. No flash waste. [Diagram to demonstrate Hot forging (open die) - see article] [Diagram to...
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