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To lie or not to lie?
History & The Arts

To lie or not to lie?

...Open University's Arts and Humanities (Philosophy) qualification. [To lie or not to lie cartoon game image.] Click on the image above, to start your interactive experience... Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Acknowledgements...
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Measuring the Immeasurable
Science, Maths & Technology

Measuring the Immeasurable

...Open University and the Bayswater Institute investigates the world of indicators (or measurements). Who decides what we measure – from ash cloud particles, to calories consumed, to GDP – how do we measure things and do these indicators have an influence on the policies within the EU that affect us all?... Measuring The Immeasurable Our world is full of measurements -...
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Impossible Peace 2: Introduction
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Impossible Peace 2: Introduction

...Open University and we thank its National Director in Ireland John D’Arcy. This work is also available on the university’s OpenLearn website; there as a contribution to our understanding of some of the key moments in our recent history. Foreword - John D'Arcy [Photo of John D’Arcy, Director of The Open University in Ireland]John D’Arcy - Director of The Open...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Accessibility statement for OpenLearn
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Accessibility statement for OpenLearn

...Open University...The Open University is committed to making its websites and mobile applications accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. We want as many people as possible to be able to use our websites and mobile apps, and accessibility is an essential part of our mission. On our...
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