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Scales in space and time
Science, Maths & Technology

Scales in space and time

...resources and then what it does with those resources. So how it spreads out its leaves to get sunlight and carbon, how it spreads out its roots to get water and nutrients. How does this change across its lifetime of hundreds of years? And how did this evolve over millions of years? And how this species differs from other species to make it the enduring species it is...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
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
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
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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Innovation in health and social care practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

Innovation in health and social care practice

...overlooked, the publishers will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements at the first opportunity. Don't miss out If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses....
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
The RFS Career Academy Free Learning Collection
Education & Development

The RFS Career Academy Free Learning Collection

...Open University (OU). All the content has been written by academics from The OU and can be used to enhance your work skills, apply for a new job or a change in career. The courses are available immediately and you can work through them at your own pace - plus if you sign up you can track your progress and receive a free Statement of Participation or a digital badge (if...
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Article 5 mins
Northern Ireland Science Festival 2023: Astronomy and Poetry with Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell
OpenLearn Ireland

Northern Ireland Science Festival 2023: Astronomy and Poetry with Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell

...Open University for 29 years and was a founding member of the Athena Swan programme, advancing the representation of women in STEM. In this talk Burnell explores the connection between poetry and astronomy, sharing works from some of her most beloved poets. Following the talk, local science commentator Emer Maguire hosts an informal Q&A session where we find out more...
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