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Sea level rise in Bangladesh
Nature & Environment

Sea level rise in Bangladesh

...Open University Burdett, M. (2018) ‘Societal impacts of climate change: Sea level rise’ https://geographycasestudysite.wordpress.com/societal-impacts-of-climate-change-sea-level-rise/ Accessed 10th January 2020 Climate Central https://www.climatecentral.org/news/report-flooded-future-global-vulnerability-to-sea-level-rise-worse-than-previously-understood Accessed 31st...
Scotland’s links with Caribbean slavery
History & The Arts

Scotland’s links with Caribbean slavery

...Open University honorary graduate, Prof Sir Geoff Palmer CD, shares his history and Scotland’s slavery history...The background My mother arrived in London as a Jamaican migrant in 1951. She worked in a range of jobs for less than £4 per week to save the £86 which paid my fare to join her in London in March 1955. I arrived by boat at a Liverpool dock and asked...
Eid al-Fitr
History & The Arts

Eid al-Fitr

...Open University's Religious Studies qualifications. Eid al-Fitr is one of the two principal festivals celebrated by Muslims, with the other being the Eid al-Adha. Eid means festival and the Eid al-Fitr is the Feast of Breaking the Fast, sometimes also called the Festival of Sweets. It may be referred to as the ‘lesser Eid’, and the Eid al-Adha the ‘greater Eid’....
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Diversity in Education: Challenging the Norm in Academic Recruitment
Education & Development

Diversity in Education: Challenging the Norm in Academic Recruitment

...Open University? This article explores ...There is growing recognition across the higher education (HE) sector that an institution’s leadership should be representative of wider society. As institutions strive to ensure diversity is championed and that diverse viewpoints are reflected, it is equally important for individual decision-makers to reflect on their own...
The historical and ongoing persecution of Europe’s gypsies
History & The Arts

The historical and ongoing persecution of Europe’s gypsies

...Open University's History courses and qualifications [Our] ash was mingled in the ovens - why should we be remembered separately…? (Woolford & Wolejszo S, 2006). [Forced Roma female labourers at Ravensbrϋck concentration camp] Forced Roma female labourers at Ravensbruck concentration camp The Roma (also known as Gypsies, Travellers, Sinti, Romani) are one of Europe’s...
Supporting women musicians in the workplace
History & The Arts

Supporting women musicians in the workplace

...open culture where people feel able to talk about what they are going through and any support which they might need in the workplace – such as access to a desk fan, available drinking water, and appropriate flexibility – can help to normalise menopause and perimenopause and help those going through it feel supported. The charity Menopause Matters offers helpful advice...
Banks as utilities and the future of payments
Money & Business

Banks as utilities and the future of payments

...open data. We’re seeing new regulation coming in in the UK PSD2, which is going to force financial institutions to let other companies have access to the financial data of their clients, if the client gives specific permission to do so. And what it really is about, is about individuals taking back control over their data. When we talk about the circular economy, when...
Understanding dyslexia Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding dyslexia

...Open University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to your career, and to provide evidence of continuing professional development. Once you are signed in, you can manage your digital badges online from My OpenLearn. In addition, you can download and print your...
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