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The Roman Empire: introducing some key terms
History & The Arts

The Roman Empire: introducing some key terms

...work on this course, please watch the video sequence ‘Introducing the Roman World’ below. This visual introduction will introduce many of the terms to be defined in this course and set them in context. It will also show the kinds of sources you might work on for evidence of culture, identity and power in the Roman Empire if you continue to study this topic. You may...
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Level 3: Advanced 14 hrs
Participation Now
Society, Politics & Law

Participation Now

Find out how new forms of participatory public engagement are working to reshape contemporary life. What is Participation Now? How to use these pages How to get involved Use the filtering tools below to explore the collection.
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Family photos and what they mean
Society, Politics & Law

Family photos and what they mean

What can family photos tell us about households, gender roles and emerging technology? Professor Gillian Rose explores her research on family photography, and how this work interacts with her own experiences...Transcript
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Video 5 mins
Everyday maths video: "Doing maths with AI apps"
Science, Maths & Technology

Everyday maths video: "Doing maths with AI apps"

What's the point of learning maths, if an AI app can work it all out for you? Watch this video to find out why your own maths study still makes sense...Click here to download the transcript
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Video 5 mins
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Languages

How to learn a language

...work through the course at your own pace, so if you have more time one week there is no problem with pushing on to complete another week’s study. You can also take as long as you want to complete it. After completing this course, you will be able to: understand your motivation for learning languages set realistic goals in language learning memorise vocabulary evaluate...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Rupesh Shah On Using Systems Thinking In Practice
Society, Politics & Law

Rupesh Shah On Using Systems Thinking In Practice

...working alongside Rose Armson in supporting systems thinking for People services at the OU) and then as an Associate Lecturer on an undergraduate and postgraduate modules in systems thinking. Rupesh received his BSc (Hons) from the University of Bath in Business Administration in 1997. He gained his PhD from the University of Bath in the Centre for Action Research in...
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Audio 15 mins
Learn maths in Northern Ireland
Science, Maths & Technology

Learn maths in Northern Ireland

...work or school? From splitting a restaurant bill to understanding your payslip, we use maths skills in lots of ways every day. Our Everyday Maths Northern Ireland courses and learning materials will help you recognise how to use numbers in your daily life. Build your knowledge of basic number work, including fractions and percentages and learn how to understand shapes,...
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Article 5 mins
My career goal: Health and science
Health, Sports & Psychology

My career goal: Health and science

...working for the NHS...An introduction to roles in healthcare science Transcript How does the NHS work? Where can you find jobs? These questions are explored in this short animated guide from the King's Fund: Transcript Furthermore this NHS site has an overview of the range of careers available in health and science: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/ icould links icould is...
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Article 20 mins