3,639 search results
When two worlds collide: achieving wisdom in online groups
Science, Maths & Technology

When two worlds collide: achieving wisdom in online groups

...Open University's Design courses and qualifications. Watch the animated version of the comic below, to see the distinctions between both worlds and how effective we can be when we work together in groups. Transcript Disclaimer: The views expressed in the videos and the graphic novel are those of the author and not of The Open University. Find out more about S World - M...
View video When two worlds collide: achieving wisdom in online groups
Video 30 mins
How does nature tell the time?
Nature & Environment

How does nature tell the time?

...opening up a tree we can learn about the environment it grew in and conditions that may have affected the human population at the time. But how is it possible to read the history from trees? [Tree rings] Every year a tree puts on a new layer of growth forming a ring just under the bark, it is that ring that tells us a year by year account of the events. A wide ring means...
View article How does nature tell the time?
Article 10 mins
Is Huawei's low-key approach the secret of its success?
Money & Business

Is Huawei's low-key approach the secret of its success?

...open to naps in the office but against bombast. It's a formula that appears to be working...[Huawei watch] A Huawei watch We have just spent a week visiting Shenzhen, China, to see the headquarters of one of the world’s most innovative and fastest-growing companies – Huawei. Since its founding in 1987, Huawei has grown to become one of the world’s largest telecoms...
View article Is Huawei's low-key approach the secret of its success?
Article 5 mins
Coed trefol - a allai trefi a dinasoedd ddod yn goedwigoedd?
Nature & Environment

Coed trefol - a allai trefi a dinasoedd ddod yn goedwigoedd?

...Ysgrifennwyd a chyflwynwyd y fideo hwn gan Dr Philip Wheeler, a’i gynhyrchu gan y Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru. Dysgwch fwy gydag OpenLearn [Open Talks from The Open University in Wales] Cyfres o fideos yw Sgwrs Agored, lle bydd academyddion y Brifysgol Agored yn rhannu eu profiad a'u hangerdd dros bwnc neu destun o'u dewis. Gwylio ragor o fideos Sgwrs Agored...
View video Coed trefol - a allai trefi a dinasoedd ddod yn goedwigoedd?
Video 8 mins
Introduction to mental health science
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introduction to mental health science

...Open University course S826 Introduction to mental health science (Stage 1 in the Masters in Mental Health Science), and is suitable preparatory reading if you are considering moving on to postgraduate study in this area. The MSc in Mental Health Science (F78) is directly relevant to research and employment in the fields of medical and psychological sciences...
View article Introduction to mental health science
Article 5 mins
Sound Systems: Listening to music together
History & The Arts

Sound Systems: Listening to music together

...through further study not only of music related to sound systems, but of any type of music at all, as demonstrated in all our Open University undergraduate and postgraduate music courses. Find out more about The Open University's Music courses and qualifications. Acknowledgement: With thanks to MK Arena for allowing us to use the stadium during the film production....
View article Sound Systems: Listening to music together
Article 5 mins
Dutch painting of the Golden Age
History & The Arts

Dutch painting of the Golden Age

...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....
View course Dutch painting of the Golden Age
Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs
Promoting equality through the Arts
History & The Arts

Promoting equality through the Arts

...Open University worked in partnership with IF: Milton Keynes International Festival to commission Australian theatre company Back to Back Theatre to bring its successful performance residency, The Democratic Set, to Milton Keynes. Back to Back Theatre worked collaboratively with local participants to create a film portrait of the city, which first screened at the Festival...
View article Promoting equality through the Arts
Article 20 mins