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Why Study Philosophers?
History & The Arts

Why Study Philosophers?

...course, some people’s thoughts are 'better' than others in that they are more interesting, or more original, or more defensible, closer to the truth or whatever. In as much as all of our six figures had interesting, original, defensible, true abstract thoughts at a general level, so all of our six figures were good philosophers. The question posed, though, was not...
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Why were David Bowie's eyes two different colours?
Science, Maths & Technology

Why were David Bowie's eyes two different colours?

...open pupil, and captures a red coloration by picking up tonality from the blood in the choroid lining of the eyeball. This can clearly be seen in the Aladdin Sane – Eyes Open photograph by Brian Duffy (shot in 1973 but unpublished until 2011) that was used as the lead image on the posters for the V&A David Bowie is (2013) exhibition. So what happened? Anecdotally, the...
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The how and why of podcasting: connection, creation and conversation!
Education & Development

The how and why of podcasting: connection, creation and conversation!

...Open University's Open Degree. Transcript Podcasting is an effective way of building trust and sharing insights between people with different backgrounds and experiences. They can introduce audiences to topics and debates that share new perspectives. Take a look at the array of podcasts in The Conversation for research backed examples, with audience reach, that relate to...
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Embarking on a career in cyber security
Digital & Computing

Embarking on a career in cyber security

...Open University’s BSc in Computing and IT and Network Security is a key module in the MSc in Advanced Networking. Information Risk Manager In order to protect computer systems, it is critical to understand the potential cyber security attacks that might be applicable to a particular system and the likelihood that these attacks will be successful. This is the...
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Hope in a changing climate
Nature & Environment

Hope in a changing climate

...Open University academics Joe Smith and Vince Gauci introduce this three part film ‘Hope in a Changing Climate’ which focuses on restoration projects in China, Ethiopia and Rwanda. Local villagers work together to rebuild the ecosystem which in turn has restored their environment. By changing their farming practices and re-vegetating these barren lands farmers are...
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An introduction to the Social Work Hub
Health, Sports & Psychology

An introduction to the Social Work Hub

...courses, articles and interactives, has been curated to be a central hub for anyone interested in social work and social care. Whether you are thinking about a career in social work, a social work practitioner wanting to learn more about a specific area of practice, or an aspiring social care leader looking for free continuing professional development resources, you will...
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Harry Potter and Parenting
Education & Development

Harry Potter and Parenting

...Open University lecturer Janet Seden has written: ‘The strongest messages of J.K.Rowling’s books are those about the qualities needed for parenting, as the contrast between the Dursleys and the wizarding community to which Harry really belongs is played and replayed’. (1) These messages echo the findings of parenting researchers and social care practitioners. The...
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On the inside of the rebellion against climate change
Nature & Environment

On the inside of the rebellion against climate change

...course, a creative culture does not mean that XR as an organisation is not open to scientific evidence. Far from it, XR has the support of hundreds of scientists from all areas of the academic spectrum, and its campaign message of what is needed to address the problems is informed by analysis and evaluation of the facts. The creative culture serves to engage people from...
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