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What's the problem with the government's plans for our schools?
Education & Development

What's the problem with the government's plans for our schools?

...free schools, which are free from LEA control. RSCs were introduced as “a pragmatic approach to academy oversight”, a sticking plaster over what has become such a convoluted form of accountability that not even those working in schools can understand it – not to mention parents. According to PTA UK, a charity that helps parent-teacher associations, just one in ten...
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Reproduction, Sexualities and Sexual Health Research at The Open University
Health, Sports & Psychology

Reproduction, Sexualities and Sexual Health Research at The Open University

...people and pregnancy & childbirth. This page brings together free resources that have been developed as part of our research, covering: HIV Sex and relationships Reproductive choices Pregnancy and childbirth Comprehensive sexuality education To find out more about the Reproduction, Sexualities & Sexual Health Research Group (RSSH) at The Open University, click here....
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National Engineering Day
Science, Maths & Technology

National Engineering Day

...put together some fantastic free resources of the topic of engineering...You can read more about how The Open University is marking National Engineering Day 2024 with a striking new piece of digital artwork being virtually projected onto the OU’s Walton Hall building in Milton Keynes, UK: highlighting the contributions of four inspirational engineers. Discover more...
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Artificial intelligence - chatting with bots
Society, Politics & Law

Artificial intelligence - chatting with bots

...questions and test your knowledge of artificial intelligence using our interactive quiz. [Artificial intelligence - chatting with bots] Click on the banner above to launch our interactive quiz Instructions - For the best results, use a modern web browser . Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari....
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Who needs research ethics? Take the challenge!
Society, Politics & Law

Who needs research ethics? Take the challenge!

...and become a member!...Select here to begin the interactive... [Research Ethics] Click the image above to launch the interactive Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Find out more about research ethics and start your research career:...
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Privacy Laws and the Media
Society, Politics & Law

Privacy Laws and the Media

...Editor of The Times, discuss the need to balance individual privacy with free speech, and the ability of those in the media to express an opinion without the threat of legal action... Privacy Laws and The Media Professor Gary Slapper of The Open University, and Frances Gibb, Legal Editor of The Times discuss issues surrounding privacy laws and litigation for defamation....
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What does it mean, to be a man?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What does it mean, to be a man?

...Explore our interactive below to learn more...[Main character sitting on sofa with pizza and beers - banner to enter interactive] Click on the image above, to start your interactive experience... Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari....
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Golden Globe Ocean Race: The power of the wind at sea and man’s use of this power over time
Science, Maths & Technology

Golden Globe Ocean Race: The power of the wind at sea and man’s use of this power over time

...free belt of ocean around the globe from 40 to 65oS (so no interruptions for the wind) the wind speeds are very high and consequently the waves in the sea are very ‘vigorous’! This area of strong west to east winds from 40 to 50oS is commonly referred to as the ‘Roaring Forties’. You can see this belt as the red and purple shades on this map. Sailing ships have...
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