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Three Irish Poets – Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill
OpenLearn Ireland

Three Irish Poets – Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill

...Open University course A210, Approaching Literature. If you want to explore these topics further you could opt to study A100 The Arts Past and Present which includes material on Irish national identity in the unit ‘Tradition and Dissent’. A multi-disciplinary course, AA100 also introduces you to literary study. If you enjoy in-depth discussion and analysis of...
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Trade Union membership cards - more than just a card
Society, Politics & Law

Trade Union membership cards - more than just a card

...Open University's Social Sciences courses. Background The provision of diaries has long been part of the service that many unions provide for their members. Even in this era of online calendars and diaries, a hard copy union diary was often gratefully received by trade unionists, a good place to note details of shifts, holidays and other work-related information – in...
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Recipe: Moules mariniere
Health, Sports & Psychology

Recipe: Moules mariniere

...open. Heat a pan with nothing in it until it’s red hot. Now add the shallots, garlic and mussels. Put the lid on the pan and shake vigorously. Take the lid off and pour in the wine. Let the mussel mixture cook for a minute with the lid on and then again shake vigorously. Add the stock and bring the mussel mixture to the boil with the lid on. You’ll see the shells...
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Rupesh Shah On Using Systems Thinking In Practice
Society, Politics & Law

Rupesh Shah On Using Systems Thinking In Practice

...Open University, speaks with Prof. Simon Bell about what systems means to him...Transcript About Rupesh Rupesh is Senior Lecturer and Staff Tutor in Engineering and Innovation at The Open University. He has supported learning about systems thinking at the OU for over 15 years; initially as a research fellow on the PersSyst Project (working alongside Rose Armson in...
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Planning a better future
Money & Business

Planning a better future

...course is for anyone considering changing jobs, wishing to move up the ladder or return to work after a break. ...Planning a better future is an introductory course for anyone considering changing jobs, wondering how to move up the ladder or return to work after a break, and those aspiring to better things. Transcript If you are interested in studying this course, visit...
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Coming Soon: Dog Grooming for Beginners
Education & Development

Coming Soon: Dog Grooming for Beginners

...course is perfect for aspiring dog-stylists or those of you who simply want your pooch looking less scRUFFy...APRIL FOOL! Please note that this page was published on April 1st 2020 and we are not offering dog grooming courses at this time (unfortunately!) [dog - blonde cockapoo] Does your dog's fringe need a trim? Have you always wanted to know the correct way to bathe...
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Mission to Brighton
Science, Maths & Technology

Mission to Brighton

Our virtual journey explores the science behind the Huygens probe sent to explore Titan, one of Saturn's mysterious moons...Find out more The Open University's Karl Atkinson and John Zarnecki put the theory into practice on Chesil Beach.
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How do you know you are in a smart city?
Society, Politics & Law

How do you know you are in a smart city?

Integrated urban technology is less apparent when it is functioning well says, Gillian Rose, Professor of Human Geography at the University of Oxford...Recorded at The Open University for BBC Radio 4's sociological discussion programme, Thinking Allowed. Transcript
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