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Islam in the West
History & The Arts

Islam in the West

...course is designed to stimulate informed debate about the role of Islam in western societies. Issues explored include the diversity of western Muslim populations and leaders; the role of the media; Muslim education and social and political engagement; and the politics of multiculturalism. Controversial Muslim intellectual, Tariq Ramadan provides a challenging insider’s...
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Let's talk about sex, intimacy and relationships...
Health, Sports & Psychology

Let's talk about sex, intimacy and relationships...

...free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Interactive and videos produced in collaboration with Hospice UK and partially funded by Together for Short Lives Improving Transitions for Young People Fund and The Open University. Audiovisual content produced by Tilt. Design and technical input provided by Elucidat and the Open Media and Informal Learning Unit....
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OpenLearn choices for students studying Contemporary topics in science
Science, Maths & Technology

OpenLearn choices for students studying Contemporary topics in science

...learning element of this course and allow you to tailor your study to suit your interests. ...You must complete three of the Badged Open Courses (BOCs) listed below in order to make up the required hours of independent learning as part of your studies for the Contemporary topics in science module. Click on the BOC of your choice to explore the content and start learning!...
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Richard Tol - Stories of Change
Nature & Environment

Richard Tol - Stories of Change

...Free University in Amsterdam. RH: And what intrigued you about it at that time that made you want to pursue it? RT: I started more from an environmental angle than from an energy angle. RH: You were an environmentalist at that time? Or maybe you still consider yourself an environmentalist, I don't know. RT: Environmentalist, of course, has all sorts of overtones...
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Early adopters: What are smartphones doing to children?
Education & Development

Early adopters: What are smartphones doing to children?

...language skills and eyesight, especially in under-fives, for whom so much brain development is taking place. Technology companies and app developers are throwing their marketing prowess at the problem, slapping words like “educational” and “e-learning” on their products, often without any scientific basis. So what are parents to do? [A six week old baby gazes at a...
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What impact are tighter immigration restrictions having on the UK's curry houses?
Money & Business

What impact are tighter immigration restrictions having on the UK's curry houses?

...free movement of people across borders looks ever more threatened – and with it our rich cultural heritage as a multicultural country is also under threat. This will undoubtedly have a detrimental impact on imported food produce and ingredients. And it will also impact the diverse communities which have brought with them long histories of knowledge, recipes and cooking...
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Gas shielded arc welding processes (TIG/MIG/MAG)
Science, Maths & Technology

Gas shielded arc welding processes (TIG/MIG/MAG)

...courses and qualifications The principles of the TIG welding torch [Images to demonstrate 'Gas shielded arc welding processes (TIG/MIG/MAG)' - see article ] Tungsten inert gas welding (TIG) is an arc welding process, which uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode, shrouded by a protective atmosphere of inert gas, such as argon or helium. The extra weld metal can be...
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The Bottom Line Expert Opinion: Going Public
Money & Business

The Bottom Line Expert Opinion: Going Public

...free digital service to users. While the potential for huge returns for investors is clearly there, how such a company is and should be valued remains very much up for debate. It also raises broader questions as to how companies going public are valued and why. David Glance discusses why new companies are “going public” and how they are valued in his article...
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