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Write around the world - the map!
History & The Arts

Write around the world - the map!

...Open University's Creative writing courses and qualifications. _ Discover birthplaces and resting-places of authors and the stories behind their books. Go long-haul to a palace in 11th century Japan, and staycation in a converted garage in 20th century Wales. Peep into writers’ bedrooms and studies to imagine them at work. Explore the extraordinary places that have...
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Activity 5 mins
Seeing institutions in different ways
Society, Politics & Law

Seeing institutions in different ways

...Open University course TU872 Institutional development: Conflicts, values and meanings...Seeing institutions in different ways: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand different ways of thinking about institutions and institutional development appreciate that institutions in processes of development create pictures of...
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs
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
Living in a globalised world
Society, Politics & Law

Living in a globalised world

...Open University course DD205 Living in a globalised world... Living in a globalised world A short introduction to this album. Where worlds meet An insight into Mexican-American border control. A divided people A Mexican tribal leader talks about how the border has physically divided his tribe. Borders do move An insight into how the Mexican border with America has shifted...
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Audio 1 hr 26 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
Environmental responsibility
Nature & Environment

Environmental responsibility

...Open University initiative – in partnership with the BBC – called Creative Climate, providing space over 10 years (2010–2020) for constructive conversation on climate change amongst and between experts and lay public. Conversation on creative climate with Joe Smith and Martin Reynolds - part 2 Part 2 of 2 -Discussion exploring the value of an Open University...
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Audio 1 hr 42 mins