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An introduction to design engineering
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to design engineering

...universal scales. These systems have supported radical scaling up of human activity in a huge range of areas (Figure 3). [Described image] Figure 3 Examples of designed systems and services: (a) a standardised component system; (b) a distribution and transport system; (c) a satellite navigation (satnav) system and service Design can be the fashionable, eye-catching...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Aquatic mammals
Nature & Environment

Aquatic mammals

...University in Nova Scotia has a special interest in the social structure and cultural life of sperm whales, as he told the BBC’s Julian Hector: HAL WHITEHEAD The best evidence is-- for sperm whales and for most whales and dolphins, comes from their sounds. Sounds are very important in the ocean, they travel very well, much better than light or smell or anything like...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Learning from major cyber security incidents
Digital & Computing

Learning from major cyber security incidents

...University course TM255 Communication and information technologies...Learning from major cyber security incidents: Learning outcomes - After studying this course you should be able to: demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts, issues and technologies associated with cyber-attacks analyse cyber security incidents describe and discuss some of the technological,...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Physical activity for health and wellbeing in the caring role
Health, Sports & Psychology

Physical activity for health and wellbeing in the caring role

...University, discusses the benefits of physical activity to mental health. Listen to Audio 1 and note down the key benefits of physical activity to mental health. Reflect on how these are of particular importance to carers, given the mental health implications from the caring role discussed in Session 1. DR NICHOLA KENTZER: We often hear about the physical health benefits...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Understanding musical scores
History & The Arts

Understanding musical scores

...University lecturers Catherine Tackley and Naomi Barker tell you a little more about what to expect from this course. NAOMI Hello. I'm Naomi. CATHERINE And I'm Catherine. NAOMI Welcome to this Open University short course on understanding musical scores. CATHERINE Here we are at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, where we've been recording some films for...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
How do you become British Prime Minister?
Society, Politics & Law

How do you become British Prime Minister?

...University's Politics courses and qualifications. Transcript Britain, like France, is a unitary state, but is a parliamentary democracy, not a semi-presidential system. British voters thus do not directly elect the government or the head of the government, the Prime Minister. And the head of state, the Monarch, is hereditary, apolitical, and not subject to election or...
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What do tests tell us?
Education & Development

What do tests tell us?

...university in Europe - it can be significantly cheaper. Or they can go to the USA - it might be much easier to get a scholarship. In today’s increasingly global world then international comparisons of tests are becoming more important to parents and young people – as well as governments. One of the ideas put forward in the series is that school students in Britain are...
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Article 10 mins
Intergenerational perceptions: Busting age-related stereotypes
Education & Development

Intergenerational perceptions: Busting age-related stereotypes

...about intergenerational projects and practice can be found here: Linking Generations Northern Ireland Linkage Bristol The European Map of Intergenerational Learning (EMIL) Like this subject? See what the OU has to offer The Open University also offers a range of related modules and qualifcations in working with young people. We also offer free courses on this subject....
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Video 20 mins