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National identity in Britain and Ireland, 1780–1840
History & The Arts

National identity in Britain and Ireland, 1780–1840

...out other MPs and observers, both male and female, wearing the uniform or colours of the Volunteers in the public gallery, giving some indication of popular support for the movement (O’Dowd, 2006). Grattan and his supporters were ultimately successful in securing legislative independence for the Irish Parliament when, in 1782, Poynings’ Law and the Declaratory Act...
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Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs
Exploring health: is your lifestyle really to blame?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exploring health: is your lifestyle really to blame?

...out if a person’s weight is seen as healthy. A BMI is calculated by dividing an adult’s weight in kilograms by their height in metres and then dividing the answer by their height again. As such, BMI can be used to calculate and compare weights of groups of people relative to their heights. The weight categories for interpreting BMI for adults are shown in Table 1....
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Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs
The restless Universe
Science, Maths & Technology

The restless Universe

...out for you in this free course without recourse to challenging mathematics but with the fundamental features of theories and discoveries described in sufficient detail to whet your appetite for further physics study...--- Please note: This is course is due to be archived on . You can study the course up until this date. For learners who have completed the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
Supporting climate action through digital education
Education & Development

Supporting climate action through digital education

...out more about CIEEM’s work in this area, have a look at the Green Jobs for Nature website, which explains what a green job for nature is and how to get one...Session 1: Preparing to teach the climate emergency: 2 Climate anxiety - Please note that as you work through this section, there may be content or activities that you find difficult because of your own...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
‘Where do you really come from?’ How this enquiry can add insult to injury
Education & Development

‘Where do you really come from?’ How this enquiry can add insult to injury

...out more about The Open University's Social Sciences courses. What makes asking people from Black and minority ethnic communities about their origin so offensive? In recent years this basic expression of interest seems to have been behind a host of conflict, upset and tumultuous argument. Some say the question is simply a harmless expression of curiosity, a basic...
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Introducing public health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing public health

...out of balance or if exercise is out of balance that there is an impact on things like energy levels and concentration … so keeping that ... that balance of a healthy way of living is imperative for me to be the best person that I ... or the best version of myself that I can be. Film 1 Views on health (© The Open University) Discussion Bernadette’s definition of...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Succeeding in postgraduate study Badge icon
Education & Development

Succeeding in postgraduate study

...out more details on assessment in the introduction guidance notes. ERIC ADDAE-KYEREMEH Throughout the course, you'll be required to read online, watch short video clips and presentations, listen to audio recording, search for information from internet sources, and reflect on your learning. It is therefore important to dedicate sufficient time for these activities. The...
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Level 3: Advanced 24 hrs
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace Badge icon
Money & Business

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace

...out for them! Here is Asif sharing his views on the foundations of a truly inclusive organisation. Transcript Diversity and inclusion in the workplace is a free badged course which lasts 8 weeks, with approximately 3 hours’ study time each week. You can work through the course at your own pace, so if you have more time one week you could push on to complete another...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs