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Solving the perplexing mathematicians' problem of the spectre
Science, Maths & Technology

Solving the perplexing mathematicians' problem of the spectre

...Open University's Mathematics courses. Periodic tiles Imagine tiling your bathroom with square tiles. Square tiles will fit together perfectly to cover the whole wall. In fact, if you had infinitely many square tiles, you could use them to cover an infinite flat surface. The downside is that the pattern is quite boring. In fact, if you take a copy of the pattern, and...
Getting started with French 3
Languages

Getting started with French 3

...resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...Introduction: Introduction - Bonjour. This two-week course offers you the opportunity to learn how to ask for directions. Starting with the basic vocabulary you’ll progress towards being able to say more and more, ask questions and understand replies. Little by...
Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
The Lee Jeans Occupation, Greenock, 1981
Society, Politics & Law

The Lee Jeans Occupation, Greenock, 1981

...Open University's Social Sciences courses Between February and August 1981, the mostly women workers at Greenock’s Lee Jeans factory defied management intentions to close the plant. At a time when female unemployment in Greenock was 50% higher than in Scotland as a whole, the women argued that their factory was feasible and that corporate greed was the reason for...
The trailblazers of 2024 launch women’s sport into an exciting 2025
Health, Sports & Psychology

The trailblazers of 2024 launch women’s sport into an exciting 2025

...Open begins on 12 January, with British number one Katie Boulter set to compete. Subsequent Grand Slam events include the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open, each offering thrilling matches featuring the world’s elite female players. Get started with the Australian Open matches schedule. BASKETBALL Unrivaled Basketball League: 17 January This new women’s 3-on-3...
Questioning crime: social harms and global issues
Society, Politics & Law

Questioning crime: social harms and global issues

...resources to their criminalisation. Thus these state and media processes were seen to criminalise certain groups and not others, while attention was argued to be deflected from the inequalities that shape the underlying social problems. Furthermore, through placing the spotlight on the power of these institutions, these newer perspectives argued that it revealed how the...
How we live is seen as a justification: Why the French way of life became a target
Society, Politics & Law

How we live is seen as a justification: Why the French way of life became a target

...education and strategy, but we should recognise that liberty unites us much more than these disagreements divide us. Positive thinking It remains for politicians to make speeches that can bring us together. But each of us must also have a positive attitude towards our society, which offers so much liberty and possibility. Don’t forget what those who wage war on us would...
Golden Globe Ocean Race: The power of the wind at sea and man’s use of this power over time
Science, Maths & Technology

Golden Globe Ocean Race: The power of the wind at sea and man’s use of this power over time

...of the sites around the UK where wind energy is being harnessed to provide power: Have a look at how wind turbines capture the force of the wind: and the latest developments in offshore turbines. Finally, if you want to experiment yourself and create some wild weather at home, try some of these! Like oceans? Take it further Free resources: Our modules: Our qualifications:...
'As rich as Croesus'
History & The Arts

'As rich as Croesus'

...resources during the time of Croesus, including gold and silver, with evidence of a gold refinery near the Pactolus stream close to Sardis. According to Herodotus, ‘They [the Lydians] were the first men whom we know who coined and used gold and silver currency; and they were the first to sell by retail.’ For 2,000 years the ancient civilisations of Egypt and the...