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Exploring the boundaries between religion and culture
History & The Arts

Exploring the boundaries between religion and culture

...Studies courses and qualifications....Exploring the boundaries between religion and culture: Introduction - People have very different ideas about what counts as religion or spirituality. Some might even think of other people’s religions as superstition. The following questions would make perfect sense to people in some religions but seem utterly bizarre to others. You...
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Level 1: Introductory 1 hr
Introducing Black leadership Badge icon
Society, Politics & Law

Introducing Black leadership

...studies...In this free course, you will develop skills to empower yourself as a leader. Guided by the Five Ps model of leadership (person, process, position, product and purpose), you will learn about the challenges and possibilities of Black leadership. Developing skills in communication, critical analysis and teamwork will promote competence in a wide variety of...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Exploring depression
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring depression

...study in neurosciences and mental health. Focusing on depression, you will consider key issues concerning diagnosis, causes and interventions. You will also begin to explore theoretical models, biological and psychological explanations, and look at a range of pharmacological and psychological therapies for depression...This free advanced level course, Exploring...
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Level 3: Advanced 7 hrs
The repute and reality of being a Roman emperor
History & The Arts

The repute and reality of being a Roman emperor

...study in Arts and Humanities...The repute and reality of being a Roman emperor: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand the central role played by the Roman emperor in the construction and development of culture, identity and power...The repute and reality of being a Roman emperor: 1 The emperor and his subjects - The image of...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Could we control our climate? Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Could we control our climate?

...skills for online study, whether this is to explore environmental topics or as part of your preparation for other study. Enrolling on the course will give you the opportunity to earn an Open University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they’re a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to your career, and to...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Sure, I know how to talk to people!
Money & Business

Sure, I know how to talk to people!

...skills with this free course on effective communication. Learn how to build rapport, navigate difficult conversations, and apply a psychological model to understand and respond to interpersonal behaviour, helping you communicate more effectively in everyday interactions...This free course is one in a series focusing on leadership, decision-making and communication in the...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Kimberly Nicholas - Stories of Change
Nature & Environment

Kimberly Nicholas - Stories of Change

...Studies (LUCSUS) in Lund, Sweden. Her research is on sustaining food and wine systems under climate change. In other words, she seeks a more sustainable, fair, healthy and delicious food system- and good wine to go with it. Her interest in sustainable food is rooted in five generations of farming history in her hometown of Sonoma, California. Follow her on Twitter:...
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Astrobiology from the ground up
Science, Maths & Technology

Astrobiology from the ground up

...study of the ecology of fossil plant and animal communities), go even further back. Astrobiology is interested in how ecological communities develop in extreme environments to enable us to draw out some principles for the development of life on other planets, so a long-term ecological perspective is important. It strikes me that if we look for life at the extremes,...
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