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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...
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...
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...
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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Obesity: balanced diets and treatment
Science, Maths & Technology

Obesity: balanced diets and treatment

...source for the body. Lipids or fats are a rich source of energy, key components of cell membranes and signalling molecules, and as myelin they insulate neurons (nerve cells). Vitamins are important in a range of biochemical reactions. Minerals are important in maintaining ionic balances and many biochemical reactions. Water is crucial to life. Metabolic reactions occur in...
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...
Continuity and learning
Education & Development

Continuity and learning

...sources for permission to reproduce material in this course: Text Reading entitled ‘Learning lives and biographies’: Tedder, M. and Biesta, G. (2011) ‘Adult learning lives and biographies’ in Safford, K., Stacey, M. and Hancock, R. (eds) Small-scale Research in Primary Schools: A Reader for Learning and Professional Development, London, Routledge in association...
Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Understanding service improvement in healthcare
Health, Sports & Psychology

Understanding service improvement in healthcare

...Open University course K828 Researching and evaluating practice...Understanding service improvement in healthcare: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: define ‘service’ in the context of healthcare understand what is meant by ‘service improvement’ in healthcare settings monitor when progress is being made towards service...