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Graham Harvey on Davi Kopenawa at Oxford University
History & The Arts

Graham Harvey on Davi Kopenawa at Oxford University

...exciting new perspectives on shamanism and forest ecologies. It seems remarkable that this was the first time Davi Kopenawa had been invited to speak and engage with academics in Europe. I am honoured to have been part of that gathering. This article was originally published on The Open University's Religious Studies blog, 'Contemporary Religion in Historic Perspective'....
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Roadkill: What is an animal’s greatest enemy?
Society, Politics & Law

Roadkill: What is an animal’s greatest enemy?

...Open University at Walton Hall in Buckinghamshire is doing its bit to save wildlife from motorised vehicles. Surely more counties should take actions. Near the old Walton Church on the University campus there is an ancient pond by the inner ring road. The University Estates Department have installed signs warning drivers to take extra care because of a single moorhen...
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The Eagle has landed within the OpenLearn community
Money & Business

The Eagle has landed within the OpenLearn community

...them a facilitated environment to collaborate and innovate. Want to join our vibrant community, or explore what Barclays Eagle Labs have to offer? Connect with us though the Open University dedicated webpage and join our network of UK entrepreneurs. Whether you’re a start-up, scaleup, corporate business or private investor, we could support your business growth journey....
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What is the Sport and Fitness Hub?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What is the Sport and Fitness Hub?

...Open University has offered formal learning in sport and fitness since 2008 and has also offered free learning through OpenLearn during this time. OpenLearn content has been developed to provide taster materials for potential new students, as a means of stimulating interest in sport and fitness and sharing the academic research and teaching interests of the academics who...
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What is technology?
Science, Maths & Technology

What is technology?

...Open University Computing and IT qualifications. The role and impact of technology in both our personal and working lives is ever growing. Understanding how people shape technology and how technology shapes people's interactions with each other and the natural world is important - not only for those who research, develop and implement new technologies, but also for all...
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Cynicism: Philosophy for dogs?
History & The Arts

Cynicism: Philosophy for dogs?

...open, without shame or embarrassment. When someone asked him where he was from, he replied ‘I am a citizen of the world’. He was constantly striving for greater simplicity: when he saw a boy mopping up lentils with a piece of bread, it’s said he threw away his spoon. For Diogenes, being truly human means living like a dog. Cynics were like dogs in another way too:...
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Irish Gothic story competition winners
OpenLearn Ireland

Irish Gothic story competition winners

...opens and closes with stories being told—offers a satisfying symmetry. There was also a genuine shiver factor here, which Parkes effectively manipulates through the partial and then full reveal of the mirror’s chilling reflection at the end of the story." Download "The Mirror at Harwood Hall" (PDF, Word) Joint First Place: Dermot Kelly, "Ogeous Handlin’" Judges'...
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Let’s Talk About Uni – a podcast about real student experiences
Education & Development

Let’s Talk About Uni – a podcast about real student experiences

...Open Days, to drawing up firm choices and Clearing. Episode 3: Will I fit in at university? University life is a whirlwind of new experiences - which is exciting but also daunting. In this episode we have an honest chat about the social aspects of university life - the freshers experience, making friends, living away from home - or indeed, staying at home. University life...
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