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Watching the weather
Nature & Environment

Watching the weather

...study in Environment & Development...Watching the weather: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: demonstrate general knowledge and understanding of some of the basic facts, concepts, scientific principles and language relating to meteorology and weather forecasting, in particular the techniques used to gather meteorological data receive...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
The use of force in international law
Society, Politics & Law

The use of force in international law

...study the law on the use of force. This is one of the central topics in public international law, as it contains the body of principles aimed at ensuring territorial sovereignty and independence of states, which are the main actors in international law. The prohibition of the use of force and the principle of non-intervention in the internal or external affairs of other...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Martin Holt On Using Systems Thinking In Practice
Society, Politics & Law

Martin Holt On Using Systems Thinking In Practice

...studies in Manufacturing. Martin describes his approach to STIP as: “A Curious person. I try to follow the adage of learning something new every day though these days it’s more about trying to remember something I’ve forgotten. What approaches and sectors have I used? – Over the years mainly VSM & SSM. Of the non OU approaches SAST. Currently tending to use SSM,...
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Audio 15 mins
Am I Normal? - an inaugural lecture by Professor Blaine Price
Miscellaneous

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

...livestream, please do take the opportunity to have your questions answered by our speakers LIVE during the event by posting in the OpenLearn comments box below this article. Study with The OU Foundation Degree in Computing and IT Practice BSc (Honours) Computing and IT Postgraduate Diploma in Computing MSc in Computing Find out more about Professor Price's OU...
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Article 5 mins
Understanding Fitness to Practise
Health, Sports & Psychology

Understanding Fitness to Practise

...study aimed to understand the experience of people being a witness in the Fitness to Practise process. The research focused on cases where the witness or their family member had died or believed that someone seriously harmed them. The project involved input from members of the public, regulators, professionals, employers, lawyers and the public. Its aim was to find out...
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Article 5 mins
Why do women need abortions?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why do women need abortions?

...studies about abortion experiences. Helpful links and information Video resources: Videos from BPAS (British Pregnancy Advisory Service) including descriptions of all the different contraceptive methods, and what to expect with different abortion methods Hannah Whitton videos by a young person for young people on sex and relationships. NHS adverts about contraception and...
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Video 30 mins
Revolutions of the Sixties
History & The Arts

Revolutions of the Sixties

...in the USA. Since the societies being studied were characterised by deeply-held and widespread racist views, these courses contain language that is also racist. Although these may provoke a strong personal response, we believe it is necessary to engage with such attitudes to reach a clear understanding of the past. Banner image: United Archives GmbH/Bridgeman Images...
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Article 10 mins
When did the largest ocean current on Earth start?
Nature & Environment

When did the largest ocean current on Earth start?

...Study of the ACC during past climates allows us to better understand the potential change the current may face as the climate continues to change. [A map showing the modern-day pathway of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current ] A map showing the modern-day pathway of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current shown in blue. Modern coastlines are shown on top of grey continental...
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Article 10 mins