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The future of emojis
Languages

The future of emojis

...Open University's Language Studies qualification. Emojis are a product of the digital communications revolution. They were designed specifically to help with mobile and online communication, and are also generated by this new technology themselves. So will they adapt to new forms of communication technology on the horizon? Or will we soon be looking back at them as a...
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The future of rural Ireland - nuances, scale and fighting back
OpenLearn Ireland

The future of rural Ireland - nuances, scale and fighting back

...P. (2013) Irish Emigration in an age of austerity. UCC: Cork, http://www.research.ie/intro_slide/research-funded-irish-research-council-irish-emigration-age-austerity http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/rural-ireland-can-she-fix-it-1.1898223 August 2014 Acknowledgements This material draws from Open University programmes and a course based on the work of Pat Jess....
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Using art and creative methods to interrogate identity, citizenship and migration
Society, Politics & Law

Using art and creative methods to interrogate identity, citizenship and migration

...Open University, Loughborough University, University of Warwick and Counterpoints Arts, an arts organization whose mission is to support and produce art by and about migrants and refugees. The programme generated a great deal of interest and involved the participation of a large and diverse audience. Dip into the programme and discover more about this, more about...
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Charles Darwin - the man and the scientist
Science, Maths & Technology

Charles Darwin - the man and the scientist

...Open University compares the voyage of the Beagle with his recent mission to Mars. The album concludes with a visit to the Grant Museum of comparative biology at UCL in London, which is dedicated to Robert Edmond Grant, a professor of biology who was an important early influence on Darwin. The tracks on this album were produced by The Open University in collaboration with...
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What is The Bottom Line?
Money & Business

What is The Bottom Line?

The Bottom Line is the business conversation programme where the people at the top share their insight into what really matters. Presenter, Evan Davies, explains the format of the popular BBC Radio 4/Open University co-produced programme...Transcript More about The Bottom Line Listen via the BBC iPlayer Radio app or subscribe to the podcast via your chosen podcast provider
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Advice on studying with a mental health condition
Health, Sports & Psychology

Advice on studying with a mental health condition

...declare a mental health condition at university? Are there any concerns when it comes to studying with a mental health problem? Open University student, Patrice Belton, sheds some light in these videos...What happens when you declare a mental health condition at university? Transcript What are some of the concerns around studying with a mental health condition? Transcript...
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Is your next career move in cyber security?
Education & Development

Is your next career move in cyber security?

...course has been designed specifically for those looking to explore a career in an exciting sector. Who is this course for? This informal introductory course is for you, if: You want to understand cyber security concepts. You’re keen to explore a career in the cyber security sector. You want to feel more confident about your online safety. Check your eligibility? If you...
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Feeling Stuck in your Job or Career? The ACT Matrix may be the Tool you Need
Health, Sports & Psychology

Feeling Stuck in your Job or Career? The ACT Matrix may be the Tool you Need

...open and aware, conscious of inner thoughts and feelings, and how these may drive behaviours that lead to being ‘stuck’. Commitment The ‘C’ (commitment) is choosing (being active) to move in the direction of your values: choosing behaviours that reflect the things that matter the most to you, for the way you want to live and work. See below for more on values and...
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