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Investigating addiction
Science, Maths & Technology

Investigating addiction

...course SD805 Issues in brain and behaviour... Physiological aspects of addictions A look at what can happen to our brain if we become addicted and a discussion of the long term effects. The addiction files Brian is an alcoholic on a journey to find out why he became an addict. Social influences on addiction Brian's social experiences are very different to that of his...
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Video 28 mins
Markets in crisis
Society, Politics & Law

Markets in crisis

...course DD309 Doing economics: people, markets and policy... Markets in Crisis A short introduction to this album Human motivation during a global crisis Nobel prize winner Amartya Sen expresses that now more than ever it's time to re-think the social, economic and political organisations we have in place today. Balancing markets and government regulation What influence...
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English: Language of opportunity
Languages

English: Language of opportunity

...course U214 Worlds of English... English in Indian schools In Bangalore private schools teach English whereas most state schools teach in the local dialect. English in science In science English is currently the language of choice. English in China Since the Chinese economy has opened up, interest in speaking English has increased. English in Malaysia In Malaysia there...
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Audio 43 mins
Hallowain't III: Woodfrogs
Nature & Environment

Hallowain't III: Woodfrogs

...course, there's the Abominable Snowman, also known as the Mirka, furthermore known as the Yeti. So is a creature which springs to life when ice is defrosting part of this tradition of uncanny ice-related entities? The woodfrog isn't supernatural - come on, we've been doing this three years now; you know there's going to be a scientific explanation. But it is pretty...
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Jake Chapman On Using Systems Thinking In Practice
Society, Politics & Law

Jake Chapman On Using Systems Thinking In Practice

...courses on applying systems theory to management and complex problem solving. He also played a major role at the OU in developing teaching materials to enable home-based students to use computers. Since 2001, Jake has had an illustrious career involving various appointments including Expert Advisor (Energy Review) for the Economic Development Committee at the national...
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How the OpenLearn employability hub can help you get ahead
Money & Business

How the OpenLearn employability hub can help you get ahead

...courses, or video content, the Employability hub has you covered. You can filter content by type – so if you're in the mood for a quick read or want to really dig into a topic with a full course, it’s all there. 4. CPD-recognised content Some of the content is endorsed by the CPD Standards Office, meaning it meets high standards for continuing professional...
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Participatory development in action
Society, Politics & Law

Participatory development in action

...course TU871 Development: context and practice... Participatory development inaction A brief introduction to this album. Fighting for water Development agency support has led to greater access and management of water. Farmers in Peru have to persevere in their struggle. Learning to change the future Knowledge and technical skills are passed down through Kamayoqs to other...
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A timeline between The OU and the royal family
History & The Arts

A timeline between The OU and the royal family

...course. As the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations draw near, take a look back across the decades to see how the royals have helped shape what the department and University are today. Life Through a Royal Lens runs until 30 October 2022. Interactive To view this interactive in full screen, click on the top right icon below @@PLUGINFILE@@/timeline-101.h5p Keen to learn...
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