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Finding a mentor
Money & Business

Finding a mentor

...courses and qualifications. It can be very helpful to find a mentor who will support you in your workplace learning. A mentor can help you think about problems you may be facing, and new ideas or ways of working you want to try out. They will usually help by listening to your thoughts and ideas and asking questions to help you think more clearly about them. A mentor can...
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Poetry prescription
History & The Arts

Poetry prescription

...courses and qualifications. [The Open University logo.] [Poetry prescription interface with the text 'Poetry Prescription prescribes a poem to suit your mind. What's on your mind?' embedded in the image. ] Find a poem to suit your mood Acknowledgements ‘What if this road’ by Sheenagh Pugh, from Id’s Hospit (Seren, 1997) From ‘Drysalter’ by Michael Symmons...
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Geological landforms: Dorset and The Isle of Skye
Science, Maths & Technology

Geological landforms: Dorset and The Isle of Skye

...course S260 Geology... Geological landforms: Dorset and The Isle of Skye Geology is the scientific study of the Earth, its origin, structure, processes and composition. This album is mainly concerned with the interpretation of geological maps and the relationship between the landscape and underlying rocks. The Open University's Dr Iain Gilmour talks us through the...
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Introducing Health Sciences: The Pain Clinic
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing Health Sciences: The Pain Clinic

...course SDK125 Introducing health sciences: a case study approach... Introducing Health Sciences: The Pain Clinic A short introduction to this album Gate Control Theory Doctors and patients at the Royal Free Hospital's Pain Clinic and at the Real Health Institute explain how chronic pain works The Real Health Institute A group of 8 patients on a four week course at a...
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The Middle East conflict has swiftly exposed economic vulnerability in the region
Society, Politics & Law

The Middle East conflict has swiftly exposed economic vulnerability in the region

...courses and qualifications and Economics courses and qualifications. At the end of 2025, the Gulf states received high praise for their economic resilience. According to reports by the World Bank and the World Economic Forum, the region was stable, modern and reliable. Now the six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi...
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60 Second Adventures In Astronomy: Life on Mars
Science, Maths & Technology

60 Second Adventures In Astronomy: Life on Mars

Discover how asteroids and microbes flying through space could hold the secret to life on Earth - and maybe even Mars...Find out about The Open University's Natural Sciences courses. Transcript Read Dave Rothery's exploration of what might happen if we found life on Mars Discover more about studying physics and astronomy with The Open University
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60 Second Adventures In Astronomy: Exoplanets
Science, Maths & Technology

60 Second Adventures In Astronomy: Exoplanets

How have scientists studied distant stars to learn more about exoplanets, the invisible planets that orbit them?...Find out about The Open University's Natural Sciences courses. Transcript Read Andrew Notron on what can be learnt from observing exoplanets The SuperWASP project Discover how you can study physics and astronomy with The Open University
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Video 5 mins
The social work phone-in: have your say
Health, Sports & Psychology

The social work phone-in: have your say

Can you decide who should be primarily responsible for care?...Find out more about The Open University's Social Work courses and qualifications. In this interactive, you can share your views and see what the experts think about each dilemma. [Social worker phone-in: share your views] Select the image above to start your journey.
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