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World Toilet Day
Health, Sports & Psychology

World Toilet Day

...to share the same water supply. This material forms part of the OU course Environment: journeys through a changing world. Watch this video collection Become an OU student Interested in the environment or international development? Take a look at the online prospectus to discover the many courses and qualifications The Open University has available in these subject areas....
A woman's place is in the Union - a film by the EIS
Society, Politics & Law

A woman's place is in the Union - a film by the EIS

...University's Social Sciences and History courses [EIS banner. purple background, with EIS in white, edged in red]Founded in 1847, the EIS is the oldest teaching union in the world. As the largest teaching union in Scotland, the EIS represents more than 60,000 members across all sectors of Education. While going through the archives and past editions of the Scottish...
Sanctuary Tales: Fighting Speciesism One Animal at a Time
Health, Sports & Psychology

Sanctuary Tales: Fighting Speciesism One Animal at a Time

...University’s Social Sciences qualifications. In this film, we reflect on some of the reasons why animal sanctuaries are needed. Other animals are often victims of neglect or harm, due to how humans perceive and use them, such as for food and clothing. Sanctuaries such as Hillside provide us with a unique insight into how animals can survive these difficult...
Learning our way to a better environment
Nature & Environment

Learning our way to a better environment

...The Open University has been teaching and researching about the environment for over 50 years from many different disciplines and perspectives. We have helped thousands of students from many different backgrounds gain new knowledge, skills and insights into the science, policies and practices that shape our world today and are needed for a more sustainable tomorrow....
Turn your bank holiday into a badged holiday
Miscellaneous

Turn your bank holiday into a badged holiday

...University's Open Degree qualifications. With OpenLearn’s free online badged courses, you can start learning a new skill this bank holiday weekend. From cyber security and nutrition to forensic psychology and leadership, our courses help you build knowledge that you can share on your OpenLearn profile or social media. 100% free online learning Earn a digital badge you...
Diversifying classical music programming: performing more women composers
History & The Arts

Diversifying classical music programming: performing more women composers

...University discusses classical music programming and how it can be diversified by performing more music by women composers with Gabriella Di Laccio (Donne Women in Music), Róisín Maher (Finding A Voice Music Festival), Tim Parker-Langston (Hensel Songs Online), Stephan Meier (BCMG), Angela Slater (Illuminate Women’s Music), and Deborah Keyser (Tŷ Cerdd/Music Centre...
Postgraduate study in psychology and criminology
Health, Sports & Psychology

Postgraduate study in psychology and criminology

...University's module DD801 Principles of social and psychological inquiry is a key component in a number of postgraduate qualifications, including: Postgraduate Certificate in Social and Psychological Inquiry MA in Crime and Justice MSc in Forensic Psychological Studies MSc in Psychology MA/MSc Open At the end of the module, students are asked to choose between three...
The Next Big Thing: Nanotechnology
Science, Maths & Technology

The Next Big Thing: Nanotechnology

...University course S250 Science in context... The Next Big Thing: Nanotechnology A short introduction to this album. The Next Big Thing Atomic scale engineering – facts and the fiction. A panel discussion chaired by Colin Blakemore. The Future is Bright The panel discuss the huge range of potential applications, from nano-computers to nano-devices to clean the body's...