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Why do women need abortions?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why do women need abortions?

...Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990) permits abortion up to 24 weeks when two doctors agree that continuing with the pregnancy would be more harmful to the physical or mental health of the pregnant woman, or any existing children of her family, than if the pregnancy was ended. After 24 weeks an abortion is permitted in very limited circumstances concerning the...
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Fifty years of BBC broadcasting about environmental change issues
Society, Politics & Law

Fifty years of BBC broadcasting about environmental change issues

...resource. Our Earth in Vision project has allowed us to dive into an archive collection of a hundred environmental programmes from across fifty years of the BBC’s broadcasting about environmental issues. In this two part podcast I invite you to join me on my own journey through the archive, stopping off to discuss a few of the programmes that stand out to me. I want to...
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The Open University and SWAP Learning Hub
Education & Development

The Open University and SWAP Learning Hub

...their study with SWAP, and help prepare for further study at university. We hope these resources will help you on your educational journey..._Find out more about The Open University's Open degree. _ [The Open University and SWAP logos.] Welcome to The Open University and SWAP Learning Hub. How OpenLearn can help you Scroll through the images below to learn about the benefits of OpenLearn and how it can help you. [The ......
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Free course: Histology
Science, Maths & Technology

Free course: Histology

...resources and preparation for this free course This free online course will help you understand the basic principles of light microscopy, before introducing you to histology, concentrating on the structure, function and relationship of normal human tissues. We've collated a range of academic articles, interactives and relevant free courses to support your learning and...
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What this hub is about
Education & Development

What this hub is about

...resources - articles, videos, audios, timelines and courses - that explore the themes of race, racism and ethnicity across the core faculty areas within The Open University. The hub has drawn on existing content already on OpenLearn, but also includes newly commissioned content created specifically for the hub. The content has been created by experts across (and sometimes...
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World Environment Day 2016: Local engagement, global celebration
Nature & Environment

World Environment Day 2016: Local engagement, global celebration

...humans) pause to acknowledge the fundamental role the environment plays in the upkeep of Earth’s processes and its biodiversity...[World Environment Day 2016 logo] What are the benefits of the environment? There are many well noted benefits from the environment: in terms of providing direct resources such as food and fuel; regulating and supporting global climate and...
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About Earth In Vision
Nature & Environment

About Earth In Vision

...resource as well as to illustrate the potential of digital broadcast archives for researchers...[Red, Blue and Green Planet Earth's overlapping with the text 'Earth in Vision' in white across the front. ] Earth in Vision is a three-year Arts and Humanities Research Council funded project based in the Geography Department of The Open University, and led by Professor Joe...
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Palestine Remix
Society, Politics & Law

Palestine Remix

...resource to learn about the little-known narratives of the Palestinian-Israeli story. […] You can explore Palestine Remix in any of the four different languages in which these films are available: English, Arabic, Turkish and Bosnian.” It was initiated by a for-profit enterprise and encourages people to participate through an online platform. Palestine Remix is local,...
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