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Tackling noise pollution
Science, Maths & Technology

Tackling noise pollution

...Open University course T210 Environmental control and public health... Tackling noise pollution A brief introduction to this album. Noise levels A fun, easy introduction to the scale of noise pollution and what kind of exposure leaves the ear irreparably damaged. Driving out noise Car manufacturer Lexus insulate their trademark luxury cars, but what is the impact of...
Darwin in context
Science, Maths & Technology

Darwin in context

...Open University, leads this exploration of Darwin and his times. The tracks on this album were produced by The Open University in collaboration with the British Council. They form part of Darwin Now, a global initiative celebrating the life and work of Charles Darwin and the impact his ideas about evolution continue to have on today’s world. © The British Council...
Doreen Massey: Space, Place and Politics
Society, Politics & Law

Doreen Massey: Space, Place and Politics

...Open University Professor Doreen Massey has devoted her life to the subject, speaking passionately about the significance of geography and the 'politics of place' in a globalised world. This lecture is a celebration of her work which has had a profound influence on theorising around space and place and has taken the study of geography into new inter-disciplinary...
Exploring Philosophy
History & The Arts

Exploring Philosophy

...Open University argues that many of us today are faced with philosophical questions such as these as we live our lives in the twenty first century. In this collection we ask academics to discuss these questions in addition to other important philosophical issues and concepts such as the morality of abortions and the reconciling a world with evil and a good God. This...
Audio 2 hrs 16 mins
Introduction to UK immigration law and becoming an immigration adviser
Society, Politics & Law

Introduction to UK immigration law and becoming an immigration adviser

...educational resources’ [online]. Available at http://refugeehistory.org/ resources (accessed 21 July 2021). Spencer, M. (2020) ‘Immigration and Article 8: what did we learn in 2019?’, UK Human Rights Blog, 17 January [online]. Available at https://ukhumanrightsblog.com/ 2020/ 01/ 17/ immigration-and-article-8-what-did-we-learn-in-2019/ (accessed 21 July 2021)....
English: skills for learning Badge icon
Education & Development

English: skills for learning

...Open University’s mission to promote the educational well-being of the community. The courses also provide another way of helping you to progress from informal to formal learning. To complete a course you need to be able to find about 24 hours of study time, over a period of about 8 weeks. However, it is possible to study them at any time, and at a pace to suit you....
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Introduction to Arabic
Education & Development

Introduction to Arabic

...resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...Week 2: Joining letters: Introduction - In this week you will learn joining letters, long vowels, interrogative particles, and the influence of Arabic on other languages. Week 2 will be focusing on the further foundations of learning Arabic, like joining letters, long...
Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
OpenLearn choices for students studying Contemporary topics in science
Science, Maths & Technology

OpenLearn choices for students studying Contemporary topics in science

...learning element of this course and allow you to tailor your study to suit your interests. ...You must complete three of the Badged Open Courses (BOCs) listed below in order to make up the required hours of independent learning as part of your studies for the Contemporary topics in science module. Click on the BOC of your choice to explore the content and start learning!...