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The science of sleep
Health, Sports & Psychology

The science of sleep

...work, seemed to have sleep inertia lasting all day... 'Power naps' [A student sleeping ] There is good scientific evidence that napping is effective in improving performance and reducing sleepiness, especially if they are taken before long periods of work to protect against feeling tired, rather than when already feeling sleepy. It has been proven that the benefits of a...
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Understanding musical scores
History & The Arts

Understanding musical scores

...works by Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven and Mahler, we'll introduce you to a pianist, a small chamber group and a conductor who will explain how they create memorable performances from the notes on the page. Requirements This course is intended for anyone with an interest in music. You do not need to be able to read musical notation or play an instrument....Week 1:...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
AI fluency
Digital & Computing

AI fluency

...work, and social commitments. Copilot has boosted your productivity and made you feel more in control of your day. This session is your guide to making this scenario your reality. You’ll learn how to use the power of Microsoft Copilot to optimise both your personal life and your professional life...Boost your productivity with Microsoft Copilot: Learning outcomes - This...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Travelling for culture: the Grand Tour
History & The Arts

Travelling for culture: the Grand Tour

...social advancement and entertainment, on what was known as the Grand Tour. A central objective was to gain exposure to the cultures of classical antiquity, particularly in Italy. In this free course, you’ll explore some of the different kinds of cultural encounters that fed into the Grand Tour, and will explore the role that they play in our study of Art History,...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Design for urban living: how we live and how we might live
Science, Maths & Technology

Design for urban living: how we live and how we might live

...work and actually inhabit homes that Roger Zogolovich of Solidspace provocatively suggests ‘Shouldn’t we all be developers?’ In this he promotes the design of housing that values the experience of inhabiting a home that has been designed well, for the place where it is, to fit within the existing urban fabric. The dwellings that Solidspace design are a...
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Skills for study
Education & Development

Skills for study

...work on? Reading and finding information If you're already an OU student, don't forget to look at the resources, study support and help available from the Open University Library Services. Writing and essays If you're already an OU student, the Study Support resources on StudentHome contains pointers to lots of helpful information about referencing, assignments and exams....
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George at Asda – What makes clothing ownership and use sustainable?
Money & Business

George at Asda – What makes clothing ownership and use sustainable?

...work with the UK charity Tickled Pink, so look out for the Salvation Army Tickled Pink clothing banks in Asda store car parks. You can't miss them - they are bright pink! You can put all your unwanted clothes into these so they can be sold, reused or recycled on behalf of Asda's Tickled Pink campaign. When it comes to laundry, following the wash care label carefully can...
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Why was the Systems Thinking in Practice hub created?
Society, Politics & Law

Why was the Systems Thinking in Practice hub created?

...work. With the demand for systems thinking growing, we are doing all we can to provide people with opportunities to learn about how it works and what it can do to help. We have created this hub as part of that response, to showcase some of the many teaching resources we have developed over the years. You can learn more about the history of systems thinking at The Open...
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