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Let's talk about sex, intimacy and relationships...
Health, Sports & Psychology

Let's talk about sex, intimacy and relationships...

...Open University. Audiovisual content produced by Tilt. Design and technical input provided by Elucidat and the Open Media and Informal Learning Unit. Guidance and reports 2021 'Let's talk about sex: a love & relationships guide' by The Open University and Mencap. 2021 'Talking about Sex: Young people speak out'. 2020 'Talking about Sex: A booklet for young people with...
Methods in Motion: A collection
Society, Politics & Law

Methods in Motion: A collection

...open and inclusive social change. It is a cross-disciplinary research focus of the Open University’s Centre for Citizenship, Identities and Governance (CCIG)...The following blogs are by active researchers from across the OU, in which they take a moment to reflect upon their experiences. You can discover more about Methods in Motion on the CCIG website. [Grand Central...
Hot forging (closed die)
Science, Maths & Technology

Hot forging (closed die)

...open die) - see article] [Diagram to demonstrate Hot forging (open die) - see article] [Diagram to demonstrate Hot forging (open die) - see article] Closed die forging without flash formation Totally enclosed dies. Accurate preform volume and/or weight has to be used High tool loads. No flash waste. [Diagram to demonstrate Hot forging (open die) - see article] [Diagram to...
Becoming a University of Sanctuary
Society, Politics & Law

Becoming a University of Sanctuary

...Open University has been recognised as a University of Sanctuary. Neil Graffin, Senior Lecturer in Law, Head of Department and Chair of the Sanctuary Advisory Network at The OU, explains what this means...To be acknowledged as a University of Sanctuary, higher education institutions have to demonstrate that they are meeting a series of outcomes relevant to supporting...
The life and times of Cyril Lakin
Society, Politics & Law

The life and times of Cyril Lakin

...Open University Senior Lecturer in Politics Dr Geoff Andrews spoke to Dr Daryl Leeworthy of Swansea University about the life and times of Cyril Lakin – newspaper editor, broadcaster and Welsh MP. The event was hosted by The Open University in Wales to celebrate the launch of a new book: Smooth Operator, the Life and Times of Cyril Lakin, Editor, Broadcaster and...
Learning through Technology
OpenLearn Ireland

Learning through Technology

...University Educational Technology researcher, Eileen Scanlon looks at the benefits of 'inquiry learning' for young students, and how she is using the experiences to help design a customized tool kit to support evidence-based 'inquiry learning'... Learning through Technology Open University Educational Technology researcher, Eileen Scanlon looks at the benefits of...
Understanding Classical terms
History & The Arts

Understanding Classical terms

...Course Team...Who, where and when: getting to know Classical terms This first introductory article provides a brief overview to help people who may not be familiar with studying the Classical world feel more ‘at home’ with references to dates, names, places and terms. If you’re familiar with these aspects, use the menu below to take a look at the intermediate level...
Assessing the Future of Artificial Intelligence
Science, Maths & Technology

Assessing the Future of Artificial Intelligence

...Open University have a role to play in such debates. BBC broadcasts such as the OU co-produced Hyper Evolution: Rise of the Robots help inform the debate, describing recent advances to a wide audience, and the OU’s OpenLearn free learning resources provide a next step towards learning more. Using questions such as the ones raised by the House of Lords Select Committee...