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Working mothers in Scotland's railways
Society, Politics & Law

Working mothers in Scotland's railways

...Open University's History and Social Sciences Courses [Nicola Parker]The railway has been an integral part of my life since I was a baby, as my mother joined the railway in July 1989. Seeing the changes over the years is what has inspired this article. Conditions for the working mothers of Scotrail have changed dramatically from 1989 to the current day. These changes and...
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Article 5 mins
Taking a Fresh Look at Managing Employee Engagement and Wellbeing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Taking a Fresh Look at Managing Employee Engagement and Wellbeing

...sources of exceptional stress and worry. If organisations can both engage remote employees, and take serious action towards repairing wellbeing, the results will be a stronger, healthier and more productive workforce, with greater individual and organisational success. There is also compelling evidence that employers need to ensure remote workers still have a meaningful...
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Article 10 mins
Finding your way after the death of a significant person
Health, Sports & Psychology

Finding your way after the death of a significant person

...Open University in 2019. I am now an OU Alumni but have been continuing engaging in research-based projects with the OU after writing a participatory research proposal on bereavement for my final assessment in 2023. I experienced a significant bereavement in my early school years, after my mum died of a rare form of cancer in 1999. Since then, I have gone through a series...
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Managing my money for young adults Badge icon
Money & Business

Managing my money for young adults

...Open University course will give you the confidence and tools to be in control whether you are: still studying at school or college starting work or an apprenticeship going to university In this video, radio presenter, maths teacher and University Challenge contestant Bobby Seagull introduces the course. Bobby also helps you in the course sessions. This course has been...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Working on your own mathematics
Science, Maths & Technology

Working on your own mathematics

...open to them and, more specifically, the general class of possibilities from which they can choose, so they do not jump at the first thing that comes to mind Activity 4 Main task Write down a decimal number that lies between 2 and 3. Now add a further constraint. Write down a decimal number that lies between 2 and 3, and does not use the digit 5. Now add a further...
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Level 3: Advanced 4 hrs
Sharpening Your Critical Thinking
History & The Arts

Sharpening Your Critical Thinking

...opened the piece with, about whether Wellington or Auckland is the capital of New Zealand. Perhaps this was my reason for thinking that Auckland is the capital: My Argument Premise: Auckland is the most famous city in New Zealand. Conclusion: Auckland is the capital of New Zealand. And perhaps this was your reason for thinking that Wellington is the capital: Your Argument...
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Getting started on ancient Greek
History & The Arts

Getting started on ancient Greek

...open it in a separate window, or using the printable version underneath. Pay particular attention to any letters that look unfamiliar. You might like to highlight these on your own version. Table 1 The Greek alphabet, capitals and lower case Α α alpha Ι ι iota Ρ ρ rho Β β beta Κ κ kappa Σ σ ς sigma Γ γ gamma Λ λ lambda Τ τ tau Δ δ delta Μ μ mu Υ υ...
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Level 1: Introductory 16 hrs
Talk the talk
Education & Development

Talk the talk

...Open University, and also as an occasional standup comedian, I've learned a great deal about what it means to be able to present an idea to an audience in a way that's both effective and persuasive. Most people struggle with public speaking and believe they will never be good at it. It can be scary but this course will help boost your confidence. We're going to break down...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs