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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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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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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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Exploring the boundaries between religion and culture
History & The Arts

Exploring the boundaries between religion and culture

...Open University’s Religious Studies courses and qualifications. Resources for teachers There are discussion questions and a classroom activity suggested at the end of this course...Exploring the boundaries between religion and culture: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: clearly explain an understanding of how culture and religion are...
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Level 1: Introductory 1 hr
The technology of crime control
Society, Politics & Law

The technology of crime control

...Participants in the audio programme were: John Muncie Professor of Criminology at The Open University; Bob Patison Superintendent with the Newcastle Police force; Andrew Puddephat General Secretary of Liberty (civil rights organisation); Richard Thomas Member of the Association of Chief Police Officers crime prevention sub committee; Richard Sparks Professor of Criminology at the University of Keele and now Professor of ......
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
Successful IT systems
Digital & Computing

Successful IT systems

...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 3: Advanced 9 hrs
Eco-anxiety and how to cope with the Climate and Ecological Crisis
Health, Sports & Psychology

Eco-anxiety and how to cope with the Climate and Ecological Crisis

...Resources Websites: Climate Psychology Alliance (2023) Find Support. Available at Find Support (climatepsychologyalliance.org) (Accessed: 22/8/23). Books: Macy, J. and Johnstone, C. (2012) Active Hope: How to face the Mess We’re in without Going Crazy. San Francisco/New World Library Salamon, M.K. (2020) Facing the Climate Emergency: How to transform yourself with...
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What is the 2015 Autumn Statement all about?
Society, Politics & Law

What is the 2015 Autumn Statement all about?

...education, defence and overseas aid are ring-fenced. But everything else is “unprotected” and vulnerable to cuts. This includes police budgets, which could be reduced by 25%. The Chancellor’s strategy for reining in the UK’s fiscal deficit, prioritising public spending cuts over tax increases, reflects a conservative view that governments should have less to do as...
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