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History of reading: An introduction to reading in the past
History & The Arts

History of reading: An introduction to reading in the past

...Open University by visiting our online prospectus...History of reading: An introduction to reading in the past: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: recognise an increased interest in exploring the history of reading understand a range of examples of research into the history of reading use RED to follow up any personal interests in the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
Beginners’ Chinese: a taster course
Languages

Beginners’ Chinese: a taster course

...Open University’s 30-credit course L108 Beginners’ Chinese....Beginners’ Chinese: a taster course: Introduction - This free course, Beginners' Chinese: a taster course, is introductory material for absolute beginners in Chinese based on The Open University’s 30-credit module Beginners’ Chinese (L108). This course concentrates on Mandarin Chinese as a tool for...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Getting started with Chinese 2
Languages

Getting started with Chinese 2

...resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...Week 1: I learn Chinese in the evening: Introduction - In this first week, you will learn how to refer to names of languages; how to talk about activities such as watching TV and learning Chinese; how to use different terms such as China, Chinese books, Chinese people...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
More or Less: interview with Tim Harford
Science, Maths & Technology

More or Less: interview with Tim Harford

...Open University's Professor Kevin McConway revisits their first interview and looks back over how the series has changed during his tenure as academic consultant for the show. Find out more about More or Less on Radio 4 Investigate free courses and articles about maths and statistics Learn how to read and interpret social data with our Postcode Patterns interactive 1)...
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Audio 20 mins
Transfer moulding
Science, Maths & Technology

Transfer moulding

...open and ready for the operator to remove moulded parts and cull. [Diagram to illustrate transfer moulding (as per article)] Manufacture: Transfer moulding is a variation of compression moulding of polymers. It involves the use of a plunger and heated pot separate from the mould cavity (three-part mould assembly). A pre-weighed amount of powder or a pre-heated pellet is...
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Article 5 mins
OpenMinds: Why visit Mars and what we might find there?
Miscellaneous

OpenMinds: Why visit Mars and what we might find there?

...Open University academics at the Northern Ireland Science Festival on Tuesday 21 February. In an OpenMinds Talk: Why visit Mars and what we might find there? Dr Stephen Lewis (@Stephen_Lewis_ ), OU Senior Lecturer, School of Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics and Rhian Chapman (@RhianInSPACE ), PhD student, will look at the...
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Article 5 mins
Sut y gall hydradu’n dda ein helpu i heneiddio’n dda
Health, Sports & Psychology

Sut y gall hydradu’n dda ein helpu i heneiddio’n dda

...The State of Ageing 2022. Ar gael yn: https://ageing-better.org.uk/summary-state-ageing-2022 (Cyrchwyd 1 Ebrill 2025). Dysgwch fwy gydag OpenLearn [Open Talks from The Open University in Wales] Cyfres o fideos yw Sgwrs Agored, lle bydd academyddion y Brifysgol Agored yn rhannu eu profiad a'u hangerdd dros bwnc neu destun o'u dewis. Gwylio ragor o fideos Sgwrs Agored...
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Article 7 mins
The Galapagos
Science, Maths & Technology

The Galapagos

...Open University biologist David Robinson talks about his long relationship with the Galapagos Islands and explores some of the issues raised in the video tracks... The Galapagos A short introduction to this album. Darwin's Arrival on the Galapagos Islands An Introduction to the Galapagos and Darwin's first experience on the islands on 8th October 1835. Finches on...
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Audio 1 hr 23 mins