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Expert opinion: Origins of the First World War
History & The Arts

Expert opinion: Origins of the First World War

...become available – I think now that the German's decision to have an immediate war was actually taken in mid-November 1912, in other words three weeks before this meeting. And what the meeting is really about is the Kaiser getting cold feet because he’s heard from Prince Lichnowsky the German ambassador in London, who’s only just arrived in London, to say, no...
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Exploring the boundaries between religion and culture
History & The Arts

Exploring the boundaries between religion and culture

...become one of those words that it's hard to know what it means anymore. But for me, it's been like a spiritual path or discipline because when I'm on the front line, by which I mean any protest site where there are people trying to do something else, or trying to move me, I have to get into an awareness where I am not treating the person who's coming against me with...
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Level 1: Introductory 1 hr
Ethics in science?
Science, Maths & Technology

Ethics in science?

...becomes more important as our technical scientific capabilities enable us, as a society, to push back the boundaries of the possible. An experiment can be scientifically robust but could still be considered ‘bad science’ if it fails to adhere to what society considers to be moral or ethical standards. In fact, there are many regulatory bodies and internal committees...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs
Introducing technology and innovation management
Science, Maths & Technology

Introducing technology and innovation management

...students of technological innovation. You will learn about innovation types and processes, how innovation can add or create value, and about the management activities that underpin the innovation and value creation process. You do not need to have worked in a technology and innovation field, or have any prior knowledge to be able to complete this course. This OpenLearn...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Leonardo's life: A timeline of genius
History & The Arts

Leonardo's life: A timeline of genius

...become the most prosperous Italian city and the European capital of the Arts. Florence became wealthy through its commercial enterprises, based on silks, textiles, metalworking and banking. Politically, power was held by those responsible for the city’s wealth; the merchants, manufacturers and bankers. Florence also became renowned for its tradition of liberty and...
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People-centred designing
Science, Maths & Technology

People-centred designing

...students’ confidence and skills in critically evaluating products around them – particularly consumer products. This course aims to inform ‘consumers’ of design (i.e. all of us) about one important characteristic of design. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of level 2 study in Design...People-centred designing: Learning outcomes - After studying this course,...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
The athlete’s journey: transitions through sport Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

The athlete’s journey: transitions through sport

...become more positive. Finally, there are those who don't have resources and are either unable to implement any coping interventions or try an intervention and it doesn't work. These are the athletes who can find themselves having a very poor transitional experience. The main learning to take from this model is that it is important for athletes to build up their resources...
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Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs
Understanding PCSO powers
Society, Politics & Law

Understanding PCSO powers

...become embedded in modern-day policing and is, for many communities, the only contact they have with someone they can pass information on to and raise issues of concern with. This course will introduce you to some of the powers that PCSOs in England and Wales rely on every day while carrying out their duties. You will look at how the role of a PCSO complements response...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs