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Hybrid working: starting in the workplace
Money & Business

Hybrid working: starting in the workplace

...HR lady, Ploy. She sort of gave us an introduction to the company, what we do, introduced us to each other, so we have people to speak to that joined the same time that we did. And then after that, I had a meeting with my manager, who sort of went through what my role would be in the company, what I would be doing, explained what the current project was that we were...
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Level 1: Introductory 7 hrs
Stakeholders in marketing and finance
Money & Business

Stakeholders in marketing and finance

...Introduction - This course comprises two parts, one relating to marketing and the other to financial information. Each part consists of a short, introductory reading and an activity which requires students to analyse their own work practice in relation to the ideas covered in the reading. The marketing reading and activity cover the concept of ‘customers’ and who...
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Level 2: Intermediate 2 hrs
Environmental Science in the Field
Science, Maths & Technology

Environmental Science in the Field

...introduction to statistical analysis. This material is taken from The Open University course SXR216 Environmental Science in the Field... Environmental Science in the Field A short introduction to this album. Introduction to Environmental Science field work A lecturer explains what is involved in environmental field work; aims, objectives and the assessment of a field...
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Audio 51 mins
Earth in crisis: environmental policy in an international context
Nature & Environment

Earth in crisis: environmental policy in an international context

...introduction to this album Bangladesh: Who Will Pay? Finalist in the World Bank Climate Change Micro-Documentary Award. Climate Change in Bangladesh Extreme weather events are getting worse. Forecasters predict that Bangladesh will be severely affected by floods, cyclones, droughts and the rising sea level. Adapting to Salinity Villagers in the vulnerable regions of south...
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Audio 2 hrs 1 min
Different types of business
Money & Business

Different types of business

...introduction to business and management...Different types of business: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: describe different types businesses explain different ways of classifying businesses: by size, industry sector and ownership type apply these ideas to a real business through a video case study...Different types of business: 1...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs
From Zero Day to Doomsday – Public Lecture
Digital & Computing

From Zero Day to Doomsday – Public Lecture

...introduction to robotics, playful computer programming, and the internet of things. Most recently he has been writing about aspects of computer security from malicious software to cybercrime and cyberwar. Mike’s lecture is inspired by his teaching for the OU Module TM112 Introduction to computing and information technology, which will run from April October 2018. In...
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Article 5 mins
Textiles in Ghana
History & The Arts

Textiles in Ghana

...introduction to this album. Ghana: Introduction to Kente weaving A short history of the tradition of the Kente weavers in the Ashanti region of Ghana. Nana Asante Fremprong, a local businessman and master weaver, describes the method and skills involved in the process and how it's been updated without the loss of traditional values Ghana: Who are the Kente weavers? A look...
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Audio 48 mins
Bottled Water
Nature & Environment

Bottled Water

...the effects this has on the carbon footprint, we learn how bottled water is disseminated worldwide. This material forms part of the course U116 Environment: journeys through a changing world... Bottled Water introduction A short introduction to this album. Bottled Water Have you ever wondered where bottled water comes from and what impact this has on the environment?...
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Audio 8 mins