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Dialogues Across Borders
Society, Politics & Law

Dialogues Across Borders

...Open University and artists Elena Boukouvala and Knut Bry, met while they were volunteering at Pikpa refugee camp in Lesvos in the summer of 2016. They decided to work together with refugees in the camp to tell the story of the refugee experiences in new ways. The result was Dialogues Across Borders, an interactive exhibition sparked from the friendships forged blurring...
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'....
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...
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....
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...
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...
Writing for pleasure?
Education & Development

Writing for pleasure?

...Open University explores whether we nurture young people’s enjoyment in writing...In England we are used to the term ‘reading for pleasure’ and indeed most schools seek to foster this, but is ‘writing for pleasure’ also part of our vocabulary? I’m not convinced. Do we plan to nurture young people’s enjoyment in writing? Do we allow them space and time to...
5 tried-and-tested study tips for dyslexic students
Education & Development

5 tried-and-tested study tips for dyslexic students

...too easy to try and find all the solutions yourself but you don’t have to. Talking about the challenges you face with your tutor or Student Support Team can help you discover solutions that are tailored to your needs. If you are an Open University student, there are also specialist services that can offer extra guidance if you need it, so don’t hesitate to reach out....