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Why the economy can't explain Trump or Brexit
Society, Politics & Law

Why the economy can't explain Trump or Brexit

...working-class losers from globalization that have put Trump over the top. Only a few clairvoyants – Michael Lind, Jonathan Haidt – have seen through the stereotypes. But, as in Britain, there’s precious little evidence this vote had much to do with personal economic circumstances. Let’s look at Trump voting among white Americans from a Birkbeck College/Policy...
Wendy Gregory On Using Systems Thinking In Practice
Society, Politics & Law

Wendy Gregory On Using Systems Thinking In Practice

...work on green spaces...Transcript About Wendy Wendy is a semi-retired independent consultant and volunteer coordinator at two community gardens in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Wendy was introduced to systems behaviour in 1984, through the OU: “After that, I couldn’t stop seeing systems everywhere. It became so much a part of me that I even married another systems...
Coming Soon: Dog Grooming for Beginners
Education & Development

Coming Soon: Dog Grooming for Beginners

...for free, particularly in times when all the dog groomers are closed due to the social distancing measures put in place to reduce the outbreak of COVID-19.” [Pippin the dog] Too glam to give a damn! Follow us on Twitter or Facebook to find out about other exciting courses in the future. This OpenLearn course was produced with the kind support of The Far-Fetched Society....
Wild Weather Kitchen Experiments
Science, Maths & Technology

Wild Weather Kitchen Experiments

...events which you will be able to investigate with simple home experiments to understand the science behind them. We hope that you will investigate further and you can share and discuss your results with us on the OpenLearn social media channels. Just tag us or @ us in your posts on Facebook or X. Watch these instructional videos and recreate your own wild weather...
The language of protest
Society, Politics & Law

The language of protest

...social media offers an important outlet for freedom of expression. What he was alluding to is the idea that democracy as a political system is one that’s founded on debate – on citizens having a say in how they’re governed, and promoting their own political views and ideas via persuasion rather than coercion. It’s also a way of holding those in power to account,...
Rio+20 - United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development
Nature & Environment

Rio+20 - United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development

...social equity and ensure environmental protection as we look to the future. In this collection Open University academics reflect on its progress and prospects, and demonstrate that international gatherings of political leaders are not (fortunately?) the only game in town... Tackling climate change Dr Barbara Pizzileo discusses the challenges facing academics in tackling...
Psychological research, obedience and ethics
Society, Politics & Law

Psychological research, obedience and ethics

...work and ethics, you will engage in an online activity to learn about the code of ethics concerning the psychological research that is conducted with human participants. You will also gain an understanding of the guidelines that govern the use of non-human animals in psychological research in a second online activity, and why psychologists conduct such research. You will...
Supporting women musicians in the workplace
History & The Arts

Supporting women musicians in the workplace

...work in for many. The long hours, with lots of the work taking place during the evening, have not made the working environment inclusive for parents, carers, those with disabilities or long-term illnesses, and others. This can have a profound impact on many creative artists’ careers, with women – who still often tend to take on the bulk of caring responsibilities –...