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Supporting young trans people’s rights to health and happiness
Education & Development

Supporting young trans people’s rights to health and happiness

...world, Elliot Page, star most recently of Umbrella Academy, came out as transgender at the age of 33. The same day, the High Court of Justice gave its judgement in Tavistock v Bell, a case that would drastically affect trans young people’s health, wellbeing and rights. [image of Elliot Page] Elliot Page: ‘I love that I am trans. And I love that I am queer.’...
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Article 10 mins
Sperm counts
Nature & Environment

Sperm counts

...world, the mucus must provide protection against bacteria, but at the same time allow sperm to enter the womb and menstrual flow to find its way out. To accomplish this, the mucus contains thousands of fibres that help to make an intricate structure permeated by countless narrow channels. Sperm cells can make their way through the channels, but bacteria (which are far...
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Article 15 mins
Democracy? You think you know?
Education & Development

Democracy? You think you know?

...World War II, Winston Churchill famously said: ‘Democracy is the worst form of government. Except for all the others that have been tried from time to time.’ This implies that democracy is deeply imperfect but that there is no better alternative...Democracy? You think you know?: 2 What are some possible alternatives? - Dictatorship – one person decides for all. If...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Art and life in ancient Egypt
History & The Arts

Art and life in ancient Egypt

...world in which he lived. Nebamun worked in the temple of Amun at Karnak during the reign of Amenhotep III (c. 1390-1352 BC). Amenhotep was one of the most important kings of the 18th Dynasty, one of the high points of Egyptian wealth, but his reign preceded a period of dramatic upheaval in Egyptian society. In 1820 eleven pieces were removed from the walls of the...
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Level 1: Introductory 30 hrs
Emotions and emotional disorders
Health, Sports & Psychology

Emotions and emotional disorders

...heritage. This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract from the Open University course SDK228 The science of the mind: investigating mental health...Emotions and emotional disorders: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: recognise the value of an evolutionary perspective in understanding emotions (or moods) and emotional (or mood) disorders...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Supporting babies and toddlers
Education & Development

Supporting babies and toddlers

...world around them from the moment they are born. The number and quality of physical, social, emotional encounters and interactions that babies have all contribute to the development of the architecture of the brain. Research confirms that practitioners working with children in the first 1001 days are building foundations for their lifelong learning, health and wellbeing....
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
IT: Information
Science, Maths & Technology

IT: Information

...world of 24-hour news and instant updates, this free course explores how information is gathered, stored and shared through technology. Learn about the evolution of IT in news reporting, compare different media sources, and develop a critical eye for trust and authenticity in the information you consume...BBC News 24, Sky News, CNN. We live in an era where news has become...
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Level 1: Introductory 20 hrs
Internet of everything
Digital & Computing

Internet of everything

...world can connect to the internet how the internet has already changed our lives where we (the people) fit in with the evolving internet where we (the people) fit in with the evolving internet. Before you start, The Open University would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to tell us about yourself and your expectations of the course. Your input will help to...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs