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Writing what you know
History & The Arts

Writing what you know

...overlooked, the publishers will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements at the first opportunity. Don't miss out If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses....
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
World-Changing Women: Cynisca
History & The Arts

World-Changing Women: Cynisca

...education and women had freedom of movement. In addition, Spartan women were discouraged from spending time on household activities and encouraged to participate in active physical exercise. Their revealing sportswear earned them the nick-name 'thigh-showers'. However, at Olympia, women were still not allowed to participate in the most prestigious games festival in the...
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Article 5 mins
Should I use a skills-based CV to smooth the gaps in my employment history?
Money & Business

Should I use a skills-based CV to smooth the gaps in my employment history?

...education and qualifications: degree subject, class (attained or expected), modules studied, A levels (always with dates and grades), summarised GCSE/O levels or CSEs a description of your key or transferable skills (identify the key skills required for the job and use these headings in your CV) a summary of your work experience your referees, who can be named or ‘on...
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Article 5 mins
World-Changing Women: Charlotte Maxeke
History & The Arts

World-Changing Women: Charlotte Maxeke

...education. She was taken on a tour of the United States with her church choir and remained in the USA to study at Wilberforce University in Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated with a B.Sc degree having met her husband. When they both returned to South Africa in 1901, Maxeke did so as South Africa's first Black woman graduate. Maxeke worked as a teacher and, together with her...
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Article 5 mins
Gamified Intelligent Cyber Aptitude and Skills Training (GICAST) Badge icon
Digital & Computing

Gamified Intelligent Cyber Aptitude and Skills Training (GICAST)

...Open University with support from the UK Government's National Cyber Security Programme and can be accessed free of charge. 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
Supreme streets: an adventure into employee-ownership
Money & Business

Supreme streets: an adventure into employee-ownership

...associated with The Open University's Business and Management courses and qualifications. [Supreme Streets - start] Select the image above to begin your adventure into employee-ownership or click here. Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari....
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Activity 15 mins
Secret History of Sterilisation
Health, Sports & Psychology

Secret History of Sterilisation

...institutions enforced sterilisations and actively prevented social and sexual activity among residents. But as we hear in this moving programme presented by Liz Tilley from The Open University, the reasons behind decisions to sterilise these women were complex and sometimes unexpected... A Secret History of Sterilisation A history told by the survivors of sterilisation....
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Audio 16 mins
Listening for form in popular music
History & The Arts

Listening for form in popular music

...Open University course A234 Understanding music....Listening for form in popular music: Introduction - This free course, Listening for form in popular music, explores form, or how music is organised in time. You will study the form of several popular songs, including ‘Be My Baby’, ‘Suspicious Minds’, ‘Midnight Special’ and ‘It’s Only a Paper Moon’. You...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs