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Island Arc Magmatism: Santorini
Science, Maths & Technology

Island Arc Magmatism: Santorini

...University geologists Richard Thorpe and Steve Blake take us on a geological tour of the island. They piece together the likely sequence of events of the eruption which destroyed an ancient civilisation. This material forms part of the course: S339 Understanding the continents... Island Arc Magmatism: Santorini A short introduction to this album. Welcome to Santorini The...
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An introduction to social work
Health, Sports & Psychology

An introduction to social work

...University course K123 Foundations for social care and social work practice. Tell us what you think! We’d love to hear from you to help us improve our free learning offering through OpenLearn by filling out this short survey...An introduction to social work: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: identify why biography is important...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Looking globally: the future of education Badge icon
Education & Development

Looking globally: the future of education

...University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to your career, and to provide evidence of continuing professional development. Once you are signed in, you can manage your digital badges online from My OpenLearn. In addition, you can download and print your...
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Level 3: Advanced 24 hrs
Welsh history and its sources
History & The Arts

Welsh history and its sources

...University course Small country, big history: themes in the history of Wales (A182)...This free course, Welsh history and its sources, is a teaching and learning resource for anyone interested in Welsh history. It contains study materials, links to some of the most important institutions that contribute to our understanding of the history of Wales, and a pool of resources...
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Level 1: Introductory 25 hrs
Exploring health: is your lifestyle really to blame?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exploring health: is your lifestyle really to blame?

...University course K219 Critical issues in health and wellbeing...Exploring health: is your lifestyle really to blame?: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: outline to what extent a person’s ‘lifestyle’ impacts upon their health and wellbeing describe how psychosocial (i.e. social, economic, cultural and political) factors influence...
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Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs
Digital skills: succeeding in a digital world Badge icon
Digital & Computing

Digital skills: succeeding in a digital world

...University Chancellor and digital literacy champion Martha Lane Fox. Martha discusses the importance of digital skills in all areas of life and how this course will give you a unique opportunity to improve your digital literacy in an ever-changing world. Transcript Digital skills: succeeding in a digital world is a free course which lasts about 8 weeks, with approximately...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Using data to aid organisational change
Money & Business

Using data to aid organisational change

...guide you through the process of researching and making a change in your work context. This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract from the Open University course B875 MBA project: leaders of change...Using data to aid organisational change: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: identify a focus area for organisational change and design...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
How Volkswagen got caught cheating emissions tests by a clean air NGO
Science, Maths & Technology

How Volkswagen got caught cheating emissions tests by a clean air NGO

...University of West Virginia, the team fitted portable emissions testing equipment to three vehicles (two VWs and one BMW) on a run from San Diego to Seattle, which turned up very disappointing results for the VWs. The VW Jetta tested on the road trip exceeded NOx (one of the regulated toxic emissions) standards by 15 to 35 times the legal limit. When similar vehicles were...
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Article 10 mins