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Fiscal policy in the post-financial crisis era: debates and lessons learned
Society, Politics & Law

Fiscal policy in the post-financial crisis era: debates and lessons learned

...Open University's Economics courses and qualifications. On 25 May 2022, OU Economics hosted a seminar with Dr Ayobami Ilori, Lecturer and Staff Tutor at The Open University and Dr Moustafa Chatzouz, a macroeconomist, who leads the data science and fiscal policy modelling branch at HM Treasury. Trailer Watch the trailer below for the seminar, Fiscal policy in the...
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Life behind a mask
Health, Sports & Psychology

Life behind a mask

...Open University, shares her thoughts...This year has seen the world change in ways we never could have imagined: socially distancing from friends and loved ones, remote working implemented across the UK, washing and sanitising our hands for more than 20 seconds, and now wearing face coverings in supermarkets and shops. One of the most powerful tools in communication is...
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Five smart technologies helping the visually impaired
Society, Politics & Law

Five smart technologies helping the visually impaired

...Open University for BBC Radio 4's sociological discussion programme, Thinking Allowed. Bluetooth Beacons Bluetooth, the technology behind wireless speakers and headphones, has a role to play in navigation for the visually impaired too. Because GPS signals come from satellites, it only works well in open spaces where there is a clear line of sight to the sky. The webs of...
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What is Diwali?
History & The Arts

What is Diwali?

...of hope – to celebrate the power of light to triumph over darkness, and knowledge to conquer ignorance. Explore more: The importance of Diwali in 5 artworks Bettany Hugh’s Exploring India’s Treasures The history of Halloween - OpenLearn - Open University Hanukkah: a festival of light - OpenLearn - Open University Try a free course or study towards a qualification...
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An Untimely Death on Passchendaele Ward
Health, Sports & Psychology

An Untimely Death on Passchendaele Ward

...Open University's School of Health and Social Welfare explains why the drama was commissioned, and how it fits in with the aims of the course. He also gives an overview of the course and who it's aimed at, and talks about how he came to be involved in mental health education. This material forms part of K225, Diverse perspectives on mental health... An Untimely Death on...
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Hallowain't III: Ghost moose
Nature & Environment

Hallowain't III: Ghost moose

...source of conflict between conservationists and people who kill animals: But it isn't the ghosts of hunted moose that lay behind the sighting of white moose - or moose with patches of white amongst their fur. These creatures, known as ghost moose, are victims of a smaller foe than a man with a gun. They've rubbed themselves raw because of winter ticks. The four-legged...
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Water in Ethiopia
Nature & Environment

Water in Ethiopia

...source of water. Three Ways of Getting Water: Rural Pump A water pump has transformed villagers lives and given them better health, improved productivity and has brought the community together. Three Ways of Getting Water: City supply In Gondar, a quarter of a million residents rely on the city reservoir and water treatment works. In addition to increasing pressures from...
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Histology, microscopy, anatomy and disease
Science, Maths & Technology

Histology, microscopy, anatomy and disease

...Open University statement of participation on completion. This course is also available to study on FutureLearn where you will have the opportunity to purchase a FutureLearn certification on completion. The Open University would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to tell us about yourself and your expectations of the course. We welcome your feedback and...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs