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A new mission to the icy moons of Jupiter
Science, Maths & Technology

A new mission to the icy moons of Jupiter

...work and what they hope might come from the JUICE mission with Ann Grand, a fellow member of AstrobiologyOU. Tell me something about your current work … Rachael: In my experimental work, I re-create the conditions on the ocean floor of Enceladus – the temperature, pressure and composition of the ocean water – to simulate the chemical reactions that might be...
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What is happening in Brazil?
Society, Politics & Law

What is happening in Brazil?

...social media accounts where he had posted photos of himself attending an anti-government rally and speaking openly against the Workers’ Party (the party of Dilma and Lula). A preliminary ruling by Brazil's Supreme Court has frozen Lula's nomination. A final decision on his appointment is expected next week. Dilma Rouseff hasn’t been officially implicated in Operation...
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Happy birthday Shakespeare!
History & The Arts

Happy birthday Shakespeare!

...works still 'play on' today. Explore the life, times and legacy of the Bard of Avon...It has been over 450 years since the world's most famous and well-respected playwright was born and to mark the anniversary there’s an abundance of celebrations and commemorations of Shakespeare and his work. To honour this event, we've compiled a fantastic range of free resources on...
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Richard Tol - Stories of Change
Nature & Environment

Richard Tol - Stories of Change

...Social Research Institute, Dublin, the Michael Otto Professor of Sustainability and Global Change at Hamburg University and an Adjunct Professor, Department of Engineering and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. He has had visiting appointments at the Canadian Centre for Climate Research, University of Victoria, British Colombia, at the Centre...
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Ralph Waldo Emerson on Shakespeare's craft
History & The Arts

Ralph Waldo Emerson on Shakespeare's craft

...work, but came by wide social labor, when a thousand wrought like one, sharing the same impulse. Our English Bible is a wonderful specimen of the strength and music of the English language. But it was not made by one man, or at one time; but centuries and churches brought it to perfection. There never was a time when there was not some translation existing. The Liturgy,...
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Introducing multidisciplinary study at The Open University
Education & Development

Introducing multidisciplinary study at The Open University

...Social Sciences, Arts and Sciences curriculum areas. However, for this course, we’re focusing on the Open qualifications which are the OU’s most flexible qualifications. The Open qualifications include: BA/BSc (Hons) Open degree BSc (Hons) Combined STEM degree MA/MSc Open Activity 1 Watch our short animation introducing our qualifications. What are your first...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
Exploring innovative assessment methods
Education & Development

Exploring innovative assessment methods

...work in secondary schools and teachers and lecturers who work in further and higher education colleges or universities. The course provides a practical approach to introducing innovative flexible assessment methods that are designed to improve the effectiveness of the assessment...Are you involved in education or training and want to find new and innovative ways to assess...
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs
Using generative AI in relation to legal issues
Society, Politics & Law

Using generative AI in relation to legal issues

...works, where its limitations lie, and how it can (and cannot) be used when dealing with everyday legal issues...About: This guidance note, produced by The Open University in collaboration with the law firm Mishcon de Reya LLP, gives a high-level overview of how generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) works, its risks, and how it may appropriately be used in relation to...
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