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The Passionate Advocate
Society, Politics & Law

The Passionate Advocate

...Open University is joined by Frances Gibb, Legal Editor of the Times, to discuss the role of personality and rhetoric in the 21st century court room... Introduction: The passionate advocate A short introduction to this album. The Passionate Advocate Do you want your advocate to be passionate? And should judges be emotional? These are very important questions about the way...
Complex Systems
Science, Maths & Technology

Complex Systems

...University researcher Jeff Johnson talks of the importance of the Science of Complex Systems as a means to unravel real-world, complex problems that cannot be tackled by conventional reductive methods. Using Bird Flu as an example he demonstrates how complex systems thinking allows researchers to approach problems in novel ways... Complex Systems Open University...
Right to Die
Society, Politics & Law

Right to Die

...likely to face prosecution. Gary Slapper, Professor of Law at The Open University discusses the case and its implications on assisted suicide and mercy killing with Frances Gibb, legal editor of The Times... Right to Die Professor Gary Slapper of The Open University, and Frances Gibb, Legal Editor of The Times discuss issues surrounding assisted suicide and mercy killing....
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Section 1: Introducing ‘Red Clydeside’
Society, Politics & Law

Section 1: Introducing ‘Red Clydeside’

...Open University Learning Event in George Square Glasgow, January 31, 1919, with the Glasgow City Chambers in the background January 31, 2019 marked the centenary of one of the most infamous episodes of the Red Clydeside era. Alternatively referred to as ‘Bloody Friday’, the ‘Battle of George Square’ saw thousands of striking workers and their families attacked by...
Intimate not Intimidated: It's Time to Talk about Sex and Disability
Health, Sports & Psychology

Intimate not Intimidated: It's Time to Talk about Sex and Disability

...badge] Intimate, not intimidated: It’s time to talk about sex and disability is the winner of the Educational Film (University) Award at the Learning on Screen Awards 2020. For more information about this and for the full list of nominees, please check out the Learning on Screen Awards website. More on sex, intimacy and disability Videos produced in collaboration with...
The Magic of Meteorites
Science, Maths & Technology

The Magic of Meteorites

...Open University scientist was quickly on the scene to collect the rare sample; the first UK meteorite in 30 years. The Open University has a long history of analysing rocks from space, whether they be from planets such as Mars, the Moon or asteroids and comets. Along with a team of scientists at organisations across the world, Open University scientists are involved with...
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Letter to a Climate Sceptic
Nature & Environment

Letter to a Climate Sceptic

...open letter, The Open University’s Dr Joe Smith defends the science behind climate change and argues that “climate change is one of the challenges of the age. One that we will all be judged for”... Letter to a Climate Sceptic Why are people so sceptical about the truth of climate change science? Dr Joe Smith, Senior Lecturer in Environment addresses this issue in a...