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Understanding Statements of participation
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Understanding Statements of participation

...details page on OpenLearn. How can I contact you? Before you contact us, please bear in mind that we are a small team working with limited resources, so do please check the FAQs first to see whether this answers your question. If you can't find the answer that you are looking for, please contact us at openlearn@open.ac.uk and we will try to respond as soon as possible....
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Golden Globe Ocean Race: The power of the wind at sea and man’s use of this power over time
Science, Maths & Technology

Golden Globe Ocean Race: The power of the wind at sea and man’s use of this power over time

...of the sites around the UK where wind energy is being harnessed to provide power: Have a look at how wind turbines capture the force of the wind: and the latest developments in offshore turbines. Finally, if you want to experiment yourself and create some wild weather at home, try some of these! Like oceans? Take it further Free resources: Our modules: Our qualifications:...
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'As rich as Croesus'
History & The Arts

'As rich as Croesus'

...resources during the time of Croesus, including gold and silver, with evidence of a gold refinery near the Pactolus stream close to Sardis. According to Herodotus, ‘They [the Lydians] were the first men whom we know who coined and used gold and silver currency; and they were the first to sell by retail.’ For 2,000 years the ancient civilisations of Egypt and the...
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Out for the count: the mathematics of voting systems
Science, Maths & Technology

Out for the count: the mathematics of voting systems

...under license from Outstanding Resources, and is provided here solely for the purpose of your own private study. For use in teaching in an educational setting, you must purchase a single-user license from the Times Educational Supplement website. And a special thanks to Rebecca Rosenberg, Lecturer in Mathematics Education, for her help in developing this activity....
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Ten tips for students starting university
Education & Development

Ten tips for students starting university

...resources to help you further...1: Better manage your budget [Student with a credit card drinking coffee] It can be tempting to blow all your student loan but, with the cost of living going through the roof, learning how to manage your finances will be crucial. Discover how to manage your money with our handy free course... Managing my money for young adults 2: Learn how...
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UK must balance food farming impacts
Nature & Environment

UK must balance food farming impacts

...feed is located overseas, while 64% of associated carbon dioxide emissions are emitted abroad. The report concludes: “These results imply that the UK is increasingly reliant on external resources, and that the environmental impact of its food supply is increasingly displaced overseas.” This article was originally published by Tim Radford on The Climate News Network....
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Young people and religion: creative learning with history
History & The Arts

Young people and religion: creative learning with history

...resources. This course will give you the pedagogical tools to engage in a unique approach to develop knowledge and understanding of religious diversity. This course has been developed in the framework of the RETOPEA project and received funding from the EU’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement n° 770309...This free course, Young people...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Tracing your family history
History & The Arts

Tracing your family history

...resources as well as work done by others. Of course, these days you can find any number of websites that offer advice, but try to stick to official sites such as the General Register Office, whilst Cyndi's List has an amazing collection of resources. Alternatively, you can buy one of the many periodicals devoted to the subject, or pick up PC software that has been...
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