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The Student Experience
OpenLearn Ireland

The Student Experience

...course can seem a daunting prospect. Find out what’s really involved by listening to these students talking about how they found time for the work; some of the sacrifices involved; whether it had all been worthwhile; and the kind of help they got from their OU tutors. Despite the very real challenges of studying whilst coping with kids, jobs and real life, these people...
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Audio 25 mins
David Hume: 18th Century Philosopher
History & The Arts

David Hume: 18th Century Philosopher

...course A222 Exploring philosophy... Hume: An introduction Nigel Warburton talks about David Hume. Hume's theory of the self Nigel Warburton talks to Simon Blackburn about David Hume's theory of the self. Hume's discussion of the argument from design Timothy Chappell and Peter Kail discuss Hume on design. Hume's argument against miracles Peter Kail and Timothy Chappell...
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Audio 42 mins
Facilitating creative thinking
Money & Business

Facilitating creative thinking

...course B822, Creativity, innovation and change... Facilitating creative thinking An introduction to this album Warming up The facilitators focus on preparing the group for the creative problem-solving session. Exploring the problem What’s really behind the problem, and how does the facilitator steer the group? Generating ideas Techniques for stimulating the flow of...
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Audio 43 mins
Coping with Depression
Society, Politics & Law

Coping with Depression

...Open University course D240 Counselling: exploring fear and sadness... Coping with Depression Stephen Fry, Trisha Goddard and Jim Brown share their experiences with anxiety and depression. Depression: diagnosis and stigma A look at being diagnosed with a mental illness. Depression and drug use Several people share their experiences of prescribed and recreational drugs....
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Audio 38 mins
The legacy of Empire: The Bengal Famine
History & The Arts

The legacy of Empire: The Bengal Famine

...course, had a say in voting for the government) than it did to its Indian ones – who had no such hold over their rulers. Right now, it appears increasingly fashionable to sing the praises of the British Empire. Gordon Brown has even gone so far as to argue that the British should "stop apologising" for it. At the same time, he played an enthusiastic part in celebrating...
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Let’s Talk About Uni – a podcast about real student experiences
Education & Development

Let’s Talk About Uni – a podcast about real student experiences

...course that suits you, and a whole lot of other things! Episode 2: How do I get through the application process? How do you decide where and what to study and choose the right course for you? And where should you start with your Personal Statement? In this episode we lead you through the application process, step by step, and share real-life experiences of the application...
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The science of the mind: investigating mental health
Science, Maths & Technology

The science of the mind: investigating mental health

...Dementia drug research Professor Martin Rossor talks about research into pharmacological interventions for Alzheimer’s dementia. Exploring the issues Open University academic Dr Claire Rostron explores some of the issues raised by the tracks in this album. Introducing SDK228 SDK228 course team chair gives an overview of the course and what it sets out to achieve....
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Audio 1 hr 56 mins
Start writing essays
History & The Arts

Start writing essays

...course A172 Start writing essays... Start writing essays An introduction to this album. Researching an essay Open University tutors Tim Baugh and Lesley Hoose discuss essay titles, research and schedules with OU student Beth Lewis. Early stages of essay writing John Humphrys stresses how important it is to know your subject and know your position in the argument. What is...
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Audio 1 hr 1 min