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Expert insight: Amazonian challenges and policy responses
Nature & Environment

Expert insight: Amazonian challenges and policy responses

...communities to address the challenges facing the Amazon. These articles emerge out of the experience of Dr Andrea Berardi, a Lecturer in Environmental Information Systems at The Open University. He is a co-investigator on Project COBRA. COBRA is researching ways to integrate community solutions within policies addressing escalating social, economic and environmental...
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Black and Minority Ethnic students: Mental wellbeing and study support
Health, Sports & Psychology

Black and Minority Ethnic students: Mental wellbeing and study support

...community can support your studies and help you feel less isolated and more connected. Check out the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Group (oustudents.com). Further resources Below is a selection of free resources of different types provided by The Open University. Check out this list of further resources collated by the Health and Wellbeing pillar of the OU’s BME...
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World Emoji Day
History & The Arts

World Emoji Day

This week, on July 17th, it's World Emoji Day. Discover their impact on language and communication in our hub with an emoji animation voiced by Lauren Laverne, academic insights and related FREE courses...Transcript Discover how emoji is used to communicate Explore languages more in our FREE courses Take it further with The Open University
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Video 20 mins
Environment: journeys through a changing world
Nature & Environment

Environment: journeys through a changing world

...communities via job creation, extra trade, and a percentage of Park entrance fees. The Positive Effect of Gorilla Tourism Eliminating Malaria. A doctor from Bwindi Community Health Centre talks about improvements in the locals' health and well-being. The Negative Effect of Gorilla Tourism HIV and crime. A doctor from the Bwindi Community Health Centre and a conservation...
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Language and thought: introducing representation
History & The Arts

Language and thought: introducing representation

...communication other than oral. In particular, it applies to both sign language and written language...Language and thought: Introducing representation: 1.6 Further reading - For an advanced general introduction to the philosophy of language, see Blackburn 1984. Lycan 1996 is pitched at a more accessible level. Pinker 1994 is an informal but informative discussion of the...
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Level 3: Advanced 20 hrs
The future of emojis
Languages

The future of emojis

...communications technology developing so rapidly, what’s likely to be the future for this colourful cast of characters? Philip Seargeant – Senior Lecturer in Applied Linguistics – explores the possibilities...Find out more about The Open University's Language Studies qualification. Emojis are a product of the digital communications revolution. They were designed...
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The gift of being a foster carer
Health, Sports & Psychology

The gift of being a foster carer

...communities...Find out about The Open University's Social Work and Early Years courses The concept of foster care emerged in the mid-16th century, becoming regulated in the mid-19th century. This history is poignant and has shaped our understanding of who are foster carers, what is foster care and what should it look like. It's about relationships, not preconceptions The...
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Blaenau Gwent REACH
History & The Arts

Blaenau Gwent REACH

...Community Group and residents of Llys Glyncoed in Ebbw Vale share their experiences of taking part in the BG REACH project, and explain what community and heritage means to them. Use the menu below to learn more about what the history of the Gwent Valleys means to the people who live in them. @@PLUGINFILE@@/image-hotspots-1027%20%282%29.h5p Blaenau Gwent REACH is a...
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