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Investigating Psychology Interactive
Health, Sports & Psychology

Investigating Psychology Interactive

...researchers. Note 1: some information given here about Hans Asperger and Asperger syndrome is now out of date. You can find more current information in Week 1 of our badged course Understanding autism. Note 2: the dates included in this interactive are relevant to a key moment in the individual's career and not necessarily their date of birth. Instructions View...
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Activity 15 mins
Islam in the West
History & The Arts

Islam in the West

...western readings of Islam are proving so influential in the Muslim community Freedom of speech A research scientist talks about her experiences after 9/11. Criticism of faith Why Muslims reacted to the satanic verses in the manner that they did. Dual loyalty of Muslims Tariq Ramadan on the issue of dual loyalty of Muslims, to the Muslim Imam and to the non-Muslim state....
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Audio 24 mins
Darwin and Evolution
Science, Maths & Technology

Darwin and Evolution

...Research on sparrows show how particular characteristics are linked to success at surviving in the wild, and the selective breeding of dogs for aesthetic purposes shows how humans can influence the evolution of other species. This material forms part of The Open University course S366 Evolution... Darwin and Evolution A short introduction to this album. Shared ancestries...
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Audio 13 mins
Working mothers in Scotland's railways
Society, Politics & Law

Working mothers in Scotland's railways

...children, so working while having a family was challenging. There were no flexible working policies at this time to help mothers balance work and family commitments, and so they often had to rely on family for childcare. If a woman had been working when she became pregnant, she was entitled to some form of Statutory Maternity Pay. The Statutory Maternity Pay regulations...
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Article 5 mins
What Human Rights Day means to me
Society, Politics & Law

What Human Rights Day means to me

...Research Fellow in The Open University's Centre for Voluntary Sector Leadership. He reflects on his own experiences to highlight the fact that human rights are real and not just abstract aspirations...[Human rights sign] I have been working in social justice for over two decades. One of the criticisms of the sector that I do take to heart, is being called a do-gooder....
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Article 5 mins
The birth of (synthetic) dyeing
History & The Arts

The birth of (synthetic) dyeing

...research and family life. Fifty years after his discovery of mauve, he was knighted for his contribution to the British chemical industry. His achievement was not just the discovery of the dye but its development and exploitation. Perkin showed that: Chemical research can give rise to useful and valuable materials. It’s possible to produce specialised chemicals on a...
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Article 10 mins
Exploring the icy moons
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring the icy moons

...Research Fellow in AstrobiologyOU. His research focuses on the potential habitability of the deep oceans of the ice-covered moons of the outer solar system. He discussed his career path and work with Ann Grand, Lecturer in Astrobiology Education...‘Astrobiology’ isn’t a subject you can study at school. Can you tell me a little bit about your journey to astrobiology...
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Article 10 mins
Building relationships with donors
Money & Business

Building relationships with donors

...Research carried out by the Children's Society has led them to believe a welcome pack can counter this. Morag Stuart, head of the charity's one-to-one fundraising team, said: ‘What we are doing is setting the tone from the moment people sign up on the street. We need to speak to our supporters in different ways that are in tune with their different lifestyles and this...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs