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Science, Maths & Technology

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in STEM

...student experience. Example: At the OU, an online STEM Lab called The OpenSTEM Labs (OSL) delivers authentic practical experiences to distance learning students in STEM subjects. It employs realtime instrumentation, data and equipment for conducting practical enquiries over the internet. The OSL has received substantial investment over the years to build a large...
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Level 3: Advanced 24 hrs
World Social Work Day
Health, Sports & Psychology

World Social Work Day

...students) an opportunity to express international solidarity and send consistent messages to governments, regional bodies and the community. In 2016 the theme is ‘Promoting the Dignity and Worth of Peoples’. So, whether you're a student studying in the field or you're just interested in social work or health and social care, select from our fantastic range of free...
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Article 5 mins
Am I Normal? - an inaugural lecture by Professor Blaine Price
Miscellaneous

Am I Normal? - an inaugural lecture by Professor Blaine Price

...OU). His research interests focus on improving people’s engagement with data gathered from mobile, wearable and so-called ‘ubiquitous computing’ technologies that increasingly form part of our lives. These include developing technologies and policies to protect the privacy rights of individuals and groups; as well as finding ways to improve people’s lives through...
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Article 5 mins
Understanding interstrand crosslink repair in Drosophila
Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding interstrand crosslink repair in Drosophila

...becomes damaged? One OU PhD student explains how studying interstrand crosslinks in fruit flies has exploited similar human disorders...Genomic stability and DNA repair are key factors in human health. When repair mechanisms are defective, humans become predisposed to a range of cancers. One kind of DNA damage for which effective repair is vital to humans, crosslinking of...
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Article 15 mins
Teaching the people of the Calais camp: Lessons in 'The Jungle'
Education & Development

Teaching the people of the Calais camp: Lessons in 'The Jungle'

...become a commodity Students engage with the course and their own stories for different purposes. Some have been writing their stories and ideas and are looking for help and feedback for their writing style and English. Others use the course to start writing in English for the first time. Some stories are visual – told through the media of photography and art. Many want...
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Article 5 mins
Choosing a Cosmic Name
Science, Maths & Technology

Choosing a Cosmic Name

...student Sam Jackson using images from the OU’s robotic telescope, PIRATE, part of the OpenScience observatories] Animated image of Asteroid 69423 Openuni, made by OU research student Sam Jackson using images from the OU's robotic telescope, PIRATE, part of the OpenScience observatories. Asteroid 69423 Openuni celebrates the 50th anniversary of the ......
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Article 10 mins
What is Systems Thinking in Practice Hub about?
Society, Politics & Law

What is Systems Thinking in Practice Hub about?

...OU postgraduate programme in Systems thinking in practice. Many of the videos and audios show key techniques being demonstrated, such as systems diagramming. Some are older case studies of complex, and some offer interviews with key systems thinkers. Overall, these resources fall into five main groups: 1. Resources that deal with key ideas and concepts used in systems...
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Article 10 mins
Volunteering in the education sector
Education & Development

Volunteering in the education sector

...OU staff on why they volunteer, what it means and how others can get involved...[Coloured pencils arranged into a circle] It may surprise you to learn that you can be involved in education even if you’re not a teacher. There are a range of ways that you can do that without being employed in a school, college or university, including as a school governor or getting...
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Article 5 mins