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Ancient ideas: where does the soul go?
History & The Arts

Ancient ideas: where does the soul go?

...University's Classical Studies qualifications The Underworld The earliest Ancient Greek poetry features descriptions of the Underworld. Also known as Hades, this was the destination for souls after the death of the physical body. The soul – a wispy and insubstantial image of the deceased – would emerge from the corpse and flit away on its next journey, often guided by...
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The impact of walking and socialising through 5 Ways Café on people living with dementia and their carers: A volunteer’s perspective
Health, Sports & Psychology

The impact of walking and socialising through 5 Ways Café on people living with dementia and their carers: A volunteer’s perspective

...University have produced a free, self-guided resource, ‘The Spotter Sheet’ , for use out and about in the park (also see our article and podcast here). It’s a great companion to any walk. We have also created The Open University & The Parks Trust YouTube channel where we continue, to-date, to add podcasts jointly prepared and recorded with the Parks trust and BLMK...
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What are the three types of Bill?
Society, Politics & Law

What are the three types of Bill?

...guide to the three type of Bill...Find out more about The Open University's Politics courses and qualifications [Cromwell Statue at the Houses Of Paliament] What is a Bill? An Act of Parliament starts off as a Bill. A Bill is a proposal for a new piece of legislation that – if approved by a majority in the House of Commons and the House of Lords – will become an Act...
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World Archaeology
History & The Arts

World Archaeology

...guide, archaeologists can establish how cities and civilisations developed, why humans started farming, and how empires formed and collapsed. This material forms part of The Open University course A251 World archaeology... World Archaeology A short introduction to this album. The importance of archaeology The discipline of archaeology and its methodology. Pompeii:...
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British Science Week
Science, Maths & Technology

British Science Week

...University's introductory module, Questions in Science, designed to help you develop your own scientific thinking. Biology - genomes and human biology Explore the building blocks of life with this engaging collection of introductory biology resources. From breeding the rarest fish in the interactive Angel Breed game to understanding how our genes shape who we are, these...
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Children and young people’s participation
Education & Development

Children and young people’s participation

...Guide for Uganda: Creating an Environment for Children to be Heard, prepared by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, the Uganda Rights NGO Network, and UNICEF (Uganda Office). When reading this document, consider the following areas: How does this approach compare with current UK policy and practice? What points of similarity and difference can you...
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs
OU HUNT: Download the app
Science, Maths & Technology

OU HUNT: Download the app

...University...What is 'OU HUNT'? [OU Hunt app icon] ‘OU HUNT’ is an app that brings your poster to life and reveals unseen, extra content; including a 3D augmented reality cube with access to slow-motion clips demonstrating unique cheetah physiology, as well as stand alone exclusive interviews with scientists in the field revealing how making the programmes helped to...
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Start your career with OpenLearn
Education & Development

Start your career with OpenLearn

...University is here to give you a helping hand…...OpenLearn is the FREE learning platform of The Open University and this collection of content is designed to help you as you embark on your new career, be that providing some ideas as to what that career might be, or helping you get started in your chosen field. Take a look at the FREE courses and guides below to help get...
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