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Writing your research proposal
Education & Development

Writing your research proposal

...types of research degree offered by The Open University...A traditional PhD, a Doctor of Philosophy, usually studied full-time, prepares candidates for a career in Higher Education. A Professional Doctorate is usually studied part-time by mid- to late-career professionals. While it may lead to a career in Higher Education, it aims to improve and develop professional...
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What do genes do?
Science, Maths & Technology

What do genes do?

...types of RNA are involved in the process of translation but only one of them, mRNA, codes for proteins. Video: Click to view clip of conclusion to this course ...What do genes do?: Conclusion - This free course provided an introduction to studying Science. It took you through a series of exercises designed to develop your approach to study and learning at a distance and...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
What are South Asian young adult carers’ aspirations for the future?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What are South Asian young adult carers’ aspirations for the future?

...type of support was not available in my local area. I want to show that the caring we do makes a difference. I hope the SATTA research (the research led by Geraldine) will show that young adult carers like you and me need encouragement and support from staff in the NHS, social care and workplaces. Despite any challenges we face carers like us are beacons of light in this...
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Understanding mortgages
Money & Business

Understanding mortgages

...types of mortgage products available and the interest rates that apply to them know the benefits in proactively managing your mortgage – for example by periodically moving from one product to another be able to understand the various costs involved in buying property know the risks involved in having a mortgage and how to manage these. The first section will look at the...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
Supply chain sustainability
Money & Business

Supply chain sustainability

...type of social issues that may affect your supply chain performance. Specifically, we will discuss the impact of poor performance of organisations with regards to their own staff and suppliers, both direct (tier one) and indirect suppliers (tier two up to the nth tier). Let’s begin our discussion by looking at the subject of ethics...Supply chain sustainability: 4.1...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Five missing kings and queens – and where we might find them
History & The Arts

Five missing kings and queens – and where we might find them

...de Montfort, whose testicles were draped over his decapitated head). Llwelyn’s head was stuck on a pike at the Tower of London, where it remained for more than a decade to impress onlookers. [Photograph of Cwmhir Abbey in Wales. There is a landscaped lawn of green going from the bottom of the image to the centre and a rocky wall across the middle separating the...
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The difference between the Mexican Wall and the Muslim Ban
Society, Politics & Law

The difference between the Mexican Wall and the Muslim Ban

...As David Goodhart writes, when the racism label is applied indiscriminately, this de-sensitizes people to this charge. This permits real racism to be smuggled past conservatives who may once have resisted it. It also creates resentment and polarization. Those who feel a wall is justified but are uneasy about Trump’s remarks about Mexicans are pushed into the hardline corner because there is no trusted centre to present a......
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Migration 2018: What's currently happening?
Society, Politics & Law

Migration 2018: What's currently happening?

...de Gata, Almería. According to their testimonies, 47 people were on the boat when they departed from Morocco. A merchant vessel retrieved one body in the Alboran sea on Sunday evening; therefore, an estimated 42 people remain missing and are presumed dead. IOM Greece’s Antigoni Avgeropoulou reported Monday that over five days (13-17 June) the Hellenic Coast Guard...
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