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Tomorrow's World
Science, Maths & Technology

Tomorrow's World

...Open University, has brought back Tomorrow's World to discover how our lives are changing with advancements in science...[Tomorrow's World Logo] BBC Tomorrow's World has partnered with leading UK science institutions, including The Open University, to discover how our lives will be inspired and changed by science. To celebrate this, we've curated some of our most popular...
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Spiritualism, stigma and prejudice: what is everyone so scared of?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Spiritualism, stigma and prejudice: what is everyone so scared of?

...opening conversation shows, some people recoil in horror at the mention of Spiritualism. We found a common attitude was that people thought it was dabbling in the occult: ‘Oh no!’, they cried, ‘Best leave all that alone…’ So, what is Spiritualism, and why are so many people afraid of it? What is Spiritualism? Spiritualism tends to be dominated by images of...
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OU Research Hub
Miscellaneous

OU Research Hub

Explore the research and publications of Open University students and faculty with our hub.
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Nursing associate career pathways - not just the ‘top-up’
Health, Sports & Psychology

Nursing associate career pathways - not just the ‘top-up’

...Open University's Nursing and Healthcare courses and qualifications. You might be surprised about the different career paths that are emerging for nursing associates (NAs) in the healthcare workforce. In fields such as research and education there are increasing opportunities for band 4 NAs to progress without requiring the degree Transfer to Nursing (top-up) programme to...
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The Women and Scottish Railway History Collection
Society, Politics & Law

The Women and Scottish Railway History Collection

...Open University in Scotland, The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers Scotland, and Scottish Union Learning...The Open University in Scotland, together with The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) and Scottish Union Learning have developed a collection of learning materials in relation to the role of women in Scottish railway...
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What is the EU? - Student Hub Live's Brexit Special
Society, Politics & Law

What is the EU? - Student Hub Live's Brexit Special

...opening video of the Student Hub Live Brexit special...After 60 years of widening and deepening into a union of 28 member states, the EU is about to lose the UK, despite offering several opt-outs and a special-status deal to keep it in. Brexit is viewed by some as the start of an unravelling, while others view the UK as unique in believing it can gain more sovereignty and...
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Enterprising Times
Money & Business

Enterprising Times

...Open University Business School suggests that innovative enterprises have performed best among Britain's five million small businesses throughout the economic downturn. Young entrepreneurs and students in the West Midlands are recorded attending their first ever business networking event. We also hear how business innovation is sprouting on the site of Europe's largest...
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Support for you and your mental health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Support for you and your mental health

...opening up. This is sometimes due to the stigma or fear surrounding mental health. Time to Change Wales tackles this stigma and acknowledge that though many of us are likely to be affected by mental health problems discussing mental illness can still be considered a taboo. Time to Change Champions lead the campaign and you may find it useful to read their stories and how...
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