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The science behind why we drink alcohol
Health, Sports & Psychology

The science behind why we drink alcohol

...University, investigates...Find out more about The Open University's Health and Wellbeing courses People have been consuming alcohol for at least 10,000 years. And when drinking water was rather risky, alcohol seemed a much safer bet . Amaldus of Villanova, a 14th-century monk, even wrote that alcohol “prolongs life, clears away ill humours, revives the heart and...
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Article 5 mins
Decolonising the idea of culture in management studies
Money & Business

Decolonising the idea of culture in management studies

...University’s events marking Black History Month, I was invited to give a presentation on the connection between the management curriculum and our colonial heritage. In particular, I tried to problematise the ways in which a ‘Western-centric’ and stereotypical idea of culture is taught in mainstream management curriculum. I tried, furthermore, to underline potential...
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Video 40 mins
The business of football
Money & Business

The business of football

...University (2009) E113 Study Guide, Milton Keynes, The Open University, pp. 229–230. The Open University (2012) B120 Book 5: Different ways of looking at business, Milton Keynes, The Open University, pp. 34–36. Szymanski, S. (2015) ‘A pragmatic proposal for FIFA reform’, Soccernomics. Available at: http://www.soccernomics-agency.com/ ?p=707 (Accessed: 15 April...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Start writing fiction: characters and stories
History & The Arts

Start writing fiction: characters and stories

...University. I’ll be your guide throughout the course and each week, I’ll let you know what’s coming up. We’re going to focus on a skill that is central to the writing of all stories and novels – creating characters. Through course you’ll explore various ideas and exercises to help you develop your own characters and then reveal them to your reader. You’ll...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Exploring depression
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring depression

...University course S826 Introduction to mental health science (Stage 1 in the Masters in Mental Health Science), and is suitable preparatory reading if you are considering moving on to postgraduate study in this area. A number of related free courses are also available on OpenLearn. They are recommended to complement your studies. They can serve as background reading,...
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Level 3: Advanced 7 hrs
Teaching assistants: support in action (Wales)
Education & Development

Teaching assistants: support in action (Wales)

...University course E111 Supporting learning in primary schools. This unit is also available in Welsh on OpenLearn...Teaching assistants: Support in action (Wales): Learning outcomes - By the end of this unit, you should: be able to discuss how the UK’s teaching assistant workforce came into being be developing your understanding that teaching assistants are part of a...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Introducing Black leadership Badge icon
Society, Politics & Law

Introducing Black leadership

...Guided by the Five Ps model of leadership (person, process, position, product and purpose), you will learn about the challenges and possibilities of Black leadership. Developing skills in communication, critical analysis and teamwork will promote competence in a wide variety of contexts – from formal organisations to voluntary groups and social movements. This course's...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Work and mental health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Work and mental health

...University course K240 Mental health and community....Work and mental health: Introduction - In this free course, Work and mental health, you will explore how employment affects mental health and consider the way in which people can be supported back to work. This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract from the Open University course K240 Mental health and...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs