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Antigone: List of Characters
History & The Arts

Antigone: List of Characters

...Open University's Classical Studies qualifications The heroine Antigone is one of the four children of Oedipus (her siblings are Ismene, Eteocles and Polyneices). A loyal daughter, she guided the blind Oedipus into exile before he died, and she’ll be equally faithful to her dead brother Polyneices. Oedipus was king of Thebes, a city in central Greece. He is famous in...
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My career goal: Construction
Science, Maths & Technology

My career goal: Construction

...Open University has over 40 years’ experience delivering flexible learning and 170,000 students are studying with us right now. Take a look at all Open University courses. If you are new to university level study, find out more about the types of qualifications we offer, including our entry level Access courses and Certificates. Not ready for University study? Then...
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Portales: beginners' Spanish second edition
Languages

Portales: beginners' Spanish second edition

...Opening times Opening times in a shop Spare time activities Three people saying what they do in their spare time Preferences What do you enjoy doing? Invitations Short dialogues with 4 people accepting or declining an invitation Booking hotel rooms Three dialogues between a hotel receptionist and a guest A woman buying fruit at a market stall Buying fruit at a market...
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Voices from the Global South: confronting climate coloniality
Society, Politics & Law

Voices from the Global South: confronting climate coloniality

...Open University. It was held at the RGS, London in June 2024. In her keynote Professor Sultana engages diverse perspectives on the climate crisis, emphasising the significance of incorporating insights from academic, policy, and indigenous advocacy groups in confronting ongoing climate coloniality. Watch her keynote in the series of seven videos below..._Find out more...
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The world's busiest railway - Mumbai, India and rail
Science, Maths & Technology

The world's busiest railway - Mumbai, India and rail

...opened in 1887 when India was still part of the British Empire. The station was built right at the southern tip of the city to service Mumbai’s busy port. Passengers arrived off the boat and were transported into the Indian interior by rail. Being at the centre of the rail network, connecting the whole of India to the rest of the world, turned Mumbai into the economic...
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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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Understanding PCSO powers
Society, Politics & Law

Understanding PCSO powers

...Open University and North Yorkshire Police. Upon completion, you’ll be able to identify relevant legislation, understand power assignment, and recognise situations where PCSOs can exercise their authority, enhancing your understanding of this vital role in community safety...Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) play a vital role in modern policing. They often serve...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
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