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Engineering: The nature of problems
Science, Maths & Technology

Engineering: The nature of problems

...change to the way something is made or the way it works – or a new type of thing entirely) and the chances are that an innovation by development will be the order of the day. We define innovation by development as changing the bit that doesn't work, or that could work better, to improve the function of the whole product or design for reasons of cost, performance, ease...
The Bletchley Park connection
History & The Arts

The Bletchley Park connection

...change them, and might even take steps to make the codes genuinely unbreakable. So the intelligence derived from Bletchley was only ever shared with the highest army commanders in each front. The British secrecy held, and despite some close shaves, the German, Italian and Japanese militaries never suspected how much of their traffic was read. The Bletchley workers...
The body in antiquity
History & The Arts

The body in antiquity

...climate; major political crises have resulted from the simple fact of sexual attraction between two key figures. These may seem obvious points to make, but starting from these considerations gives us a new approach to the past and a fascinating prism through which to explore ancient societies. [Described image] Figure 2 Relief depicting an oculist examining a patient,...
Level 3: Advanced 5 hrs
Building relationships with donors
Money & Business

Building relationships with donors

...change people's ideas about methods of giving, moving them from casual street donations to regular direct debit giving?...Legacy fundraising and big-gift seeking are part of the professional fundraiser's role. This free course, Building relationships with donors, will help you to gain the skills necessary to persuade individuals to become donors. How do you change...
Dirt, waste and revulsion: How cultures cope with leftovers and mess
Health, Sports & Psychology

Dirt, waste and revulsion: How cultures cope with leftovers and mess

...changing nappies, cleaning up and so on. [So] there you are - there's nothing universal. Amanda Vickery: Like [Proust] wouldn't it - it would be sniffing a nappy, it would bring back the infancy of your children. If you were so inclined. Martin Rowson: I'm just remindedit may apply to the monarch but it doesn't necessarily apply to your lover. There's a wonderful line...
Learning to teach: mentoring and tutoring student teachers
Education & Development

Learning to teach: mentoring and tutoring student teachers

...climate in which critical reflection and valuable learning can take place...Learning to teach: mentoring and tutoring student teachers: 2.2 Balancing support and challenge - As with any effective student-centred learning, development and progression in Initial Teacher Education is based on achieving the right balance between support, appropriate to the stage in their...
The meaning of crime
Society, Politics & Law

The meaning of crime

...change? Theft £5,000 and/or 6 months imprisonment 5 Have you kept money found in the street? Theft £5,000 and/or 6 months imprisonment 6 Have you taken ‘souvenirs’ from a pub/hotel? Theft £5,000 and/or 6 months imprisonment 7 Have you ever left a shop without paying in full for your purchases? Making off without payment £5,000 and/or 6 months imprisonment 8 Have...
Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
What does it take to mentor young offenders?
Education & Development

What does it take to mentor young offenders?

...change towards a more positive future. The Open University is involved with the project and independently evaluate the young people's achievements, behaviour and outcomes to assess the benefits of the mentoring project. HEAR FROM ALEXA AND CAROLINE IN THE VIDEOS BELOW ON WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE A MENTOR. ALEXA - MENTOR CAROLINE - PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR TRANSCRIPT...