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Methods in Motion: Getting on your bike, and looking for answers
Society, Politics & Law

Methods in Motion: Getting on your bike, and looking for answers

...course, such an iterative process of building theoretical, empirical and methodological expertise is not the only way to build a research project. Certainly, from the perspective of managing my limited time, it easily leaves too many questions open for too long, and easily becomes distracted. However, for me, methodological openness is how I base my findings in a...
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Article 5 mins
Can microplastics find their way onto your plate?
Nature & Environment

Can microplastics find their way onto your plate?

...Open University, looks into this here...Find out more about The Open University's Environment qualifications. “Only One Earth” is the motto of 2022’s World Environment Day . It will focus on the need to live sustainably in harmony with nature, and our possibilities for shifting to a greener lifestyle. It reminds us that our planet is our only home, and we must...
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Article 10 mins
Buddhist Economics
Society, Politics & Law

Buddhist Economics

...Open University Business School and Alan Shipman from the Department of Economics at The Open University... The intellectual foundations of the shareholder value model Dr Mike Lucas of The Open University Business School explains how the experience of working and teaching in accounting and finance has forced him to a fundamental reappraisal of the idea that businesses’...
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Using generative AI in relation to legal issues
Society, Politics & Law

Using generative AI in relation to legal issues

...Open University in collaboration with the law firm Mishcon de Reya LLP, gives a high-level overview of how generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) works, its risks, and how it may appropriately be used in relation to basic day-to-day legal issues. This note was produced on 27 September 2024 and accordingly reflects the legal and technological position of GenAI as of...
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Article 20 mins
Supporting young researchers with 'MyShout!'
Education & Development

Supporting young researchers with 'MyShout!'

...Open Research Online repository and requesting a copy of the full published papers. You can find out more about the Open University’s Children’s Research Centre by looking at their website and you can see research carried out by children and young people here. If you are interested in learning more about the lives of young people, then please see the Open University...
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Article 10 mins
Geography Matters: A Collection
Society, Politics & Law

Geography Matters: A Collection

...Open University? ...[Geography Matters, cartoon] Geography Matters is a series of short articles, videos and podcasts by geographers from across the university. Whether you’re thinking about studying with the OU, looking for some extra reading between modules, or just wanting to learn more about Geography, the Geography Matters collection is the place to be. If you are...
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Video 5 mins
Women in Law
Society, Politics & Law

Women in Law

...working conditions at the top of the legal world simply not appeal to women in the profession? Gary Slapper, Professor of Law at The Open University discusses the issues with Frances Gibb, Legal Editor of The Times... Women in Law Professor Gary Slapper of The Open University, and Frances Gibb, Legal Editor of The Times discuss the role of women in the legal profession....
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Fancy a mission? Join the Weather-It community
Science, Maths & Technology

Fancy a mission? Join the Weather-It community

...open for weather experts, people passionate with weather, and people having an interest in weather. You can sign up with the online Weather-it community, create and join weather missions (investigations), collaborate with weather experts or help non-experts, meet and discuss with the other community members, and you can also win prizes every month (top contributor, best...
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