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Pygmalion meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer
History & The Arts

Pygmalion meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer

...Open University course A330 Myth in the Greek and Roman worlds... Pygmalion meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer A short introduction to this album. Pygmalion and Popular Culture: Paula James How an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer parallels the myth of Pygmalion. Pygmalion and Popular Culture: Lorna Jowett Gender, femininity and identity in TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer....
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A tribute to the world of myth: Ovid and Holkham Hall
History & The Arts

A tribute to the world of myth: Ovid and Holkham Hall

...Open University course A330 Myth in the Greek and Roman worlds... A tribute to the world of myth: Ovid and Holkham Hall A short introduction to this album. Ovid at Holkham Hall The significance and legacy of Thomas Coke's art collection at Holkham Hall. Thomas Coke of Holkham The passionate collector: Thomas Coke. Depictions of myth How art chosen by Thomas Coke spans...
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Rugby tackles homophobia
Health, Sports & Psychology

Rugby tackles homophobia

...more about sports and fitness, find videos, articles, games and free courses on OpenLearn. This topic will be covered further in a new Open University module coming soon. If you're interested in studying Sports and Fitness formally, explore more courses and qualifications we offer in this subject area. This article was first published on the OU Sports & Fitness blog....
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The birth of (synthetic) dyeing
History & The Arts

The birth of (synthetic) dyeing

...course materials, The Open University, 1992 A course designed for use by science teachers from a wide variety of backgrounds, with varying experience of teaching science. A familiarity with some basic science (perhaps physics or biology) is assumed, but little understanding of chemistry is required. The mathematical understanding needed for the course is not great. Read...
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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....
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Article 5 mins
The Art of Breathing
Science, Maths & Technology

The Art of Breathing

...Open University course SK277 Human biology... The Art of Breathing A short introduction to this album. The mechanics of breathing An insight into the complexities of how the body controls breathing, and a chance to see the respiratory system in action. Anxiety and hyperventilation How an anxious mind causes rapid removal of carbon dioxide from lungs, leading to...
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Year of the Rabbit: Chinese New Year
Languages

Year of the Rabbit: Chinese New Year

...Open University's Language courses and qualifications. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, starting from January 22nd, 2023 (Chinese New Year's Day), and ending on February 9th, 2024. The sign of the rabbit is a symbol of longevity, mercy, elegance, peace, and prosperity in Chinese culture. The rabbit is a tame and tender animal, and swift in...
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PodMag April 2016
Society, Politics & Law

PodMag April 2016

...Open University...The April 2016 edition of the PodMag focuses on book launches. Karen Foley interviews Professor Paul Anand about ‘Happiness Explained’, Dr Meg-John Barker on ‘Secrets of Enduring Love, how to make relationships last’, Dr Edward Wastnidge on ‘Diplomacy and Reform in Iran’, and Dr Gerry Mooney on ‘Poverty in Scotland 2016 – Tools for...
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