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Rio+20 - United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development
Nature & Environment

Rio+20 - United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development

...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 the issue of global warming. Discovering Ecological Habits of Mind Dr Emma Dewberry highlights...
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Exploring Sports
Society, Politics & Law

Exploring Sports

...Open University course Y164 Exploring sport online... Exploring Sports An introduction to Exploring Sports An interview with an amateur footballer 16 year old amateur footballer Richard Veers talks about the career of a footballer and the importance of communication when coaching football An interview with an cyclist Cyclist and team GB Olympic sprint coach Geoff Cooke is...
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Audio 52 mins
Working and Learning In Sport and Fitness
Health, Sports & Psychology

Working and Learning In Sport and Fitness

...Open University course E113 Working and learning in sport and fitness... Working and Learning In Sport and Fitness A short introduction to this album. One to One Consultation A client and an instructor from 37 Degrees Gym demonstrate the components that make up effective communication and rapport building. Stages of Learning How a coach teaches an ice-skater the...
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Audio 35 mins
Introducing Health Sciences: The Pain Clinic
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing Health Sciences: The Pain Clinic

...Open University course SDK125 Introducing health sciences: a case study approach... Introducing Health Sciences: The Pain Clinic A short introduction to this album Gate Control Theory Doctors and patients at the Royal Free Hospital's Pain Clinic and at the Real Health Institute explain how chronic pain works The Real Health Institute A group of 8 patients on a four week...
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Audio 43 mins
The geological record of environmental change
Science, Maths & Technology

The geological record of environmental change

...Open University course S369 The geological record of environmental change... Glaciation: The Geology of Northern Scotland An introduction to the geology of Northern Scotland. Glaciation: The Garvellachs A field trip to the Garvellachs. Glaciation: Examining sandstones Two geologists examine sandstones that they have come across whilst exploring the rocks in Scotland....
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Video 1 hr 14 mins
Design Essentials: small objects of desire
Science, Maths & Technology

Design Essentials: small objects of desire

...considers the factors that produce good design while sitting in his favourite place. Is good design going down the plughole? Is good design going down the plug-hole? Meet the Open University Design faculty as they debate what does, or doesn't, make a well-designed sink strainer. Theo Zamenopoulos, Georgy Holden, Robin Roy, and Jeff Johnson outline their design interests....
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Video 24 mins
Environment: LA River
Nature & Environment

Environment: LA River

...Open University course U216 Environment... Environment: LA River A short introduction to this album. Who Killed the LA River? The worst floods in the history of Los Angeles. How the river was contained and its flood plain became part of the city. Rediscovering the LA River The forgotten part of Los Angeles. A journey through the unused public land that lines the river...
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Audio 30 mins
Business operations
Science, Maths & Technology

Business operations

...Open University Course T883 Business operations: delivering value... Business operations A short introduction to this album. BMI Baby: Outsourcing and cost management How outsourcing can reduce costs and the importance of teamwork BMI Baby: business model Looking at the operations of budget airline BMI baby. Elm Surgery: a surgery as a small business Managing a general...
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Audio 51 mins