3,663 search results
Rio+20 - United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development
Nature & Environment

Rio+20 - United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development

...Open University academics reflect on its progress and prospects, and demonstrate that international gatherings of political leaders are not (fortunately?) the only game in town... Tackling climate change Dr Barbara Pizzileo discusses the challenges facing academics in tackling the issue of global warming. Discovering Ecological Habits of Mind Dr Emma Dewberry highlights...
View audio Rio+20 - United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development
Audio 1 hr 15 mins
Global responses to Darwin's ideas
Science, Maths & Technology

Global responses to Darwin's ideas

...Open University in collaboration with the British Council. They form part of Darwin Now, a global initiative celebrating the life and work of Charles Darwin and the impact his ideas about evolution continue to have on today’s world. © British Council 2009... Global responses to Darwin's ideas A brief introduction to this album. Darwin's controversial reception Prior to...
View audio Global responses to Darwin's ideas
Audio 25 mins
Darwin and language diversity
Science, Maths & Technology

Darwin and language diversity

...Open University in collaboration with the British Council. They form part of Darwin Now, a global initiative celebrating the life and work of Charles Darwin and the impact his ideas about evolution continue to have on today’s world. © British Council 2009... Darwin and language diversity A short introduction to this album. A Darwinian approach to language What happens...
View audio Darwin and language diversity
Audio 28 mins
Design Essentials: small objects of desire
Science, Maths & Technology

Design Essentials: small objects of desire

...considers the factors that produce good design while sitting in his favourite place. Is good design going down the plughole? Is good design going down the plug-hole? Meet the Open University Design faculty as they debate what does, or doesn't, make a well-designed sink strainer. Theo Zamenopoulos, Georgy Holden, Robin Roy, and Jeff Johnson outline their design interests....
View video Design Essentials: small objects of desire
Video 24 mins
The language of protest
Society, Politics & Law

The language of protest

...Open University’s Language and creativity module. So how do protest movements go about attempting to communicate their message? This short documentary addresses this question, while also looking at what place protest plays in today’s politics. _Transcript _ When Elon Musk bought Twitter in late April 2022, he declared that ‘Free speech is the bedrock of a...
View video The language of protest
Video 15 mins
The UK votes out; the EU shrinks; the world reacts
Society, Politics & Law

The UK votes out; the EU shrinks; the world reacts

...openness to progressive ideas that seemed, only 25 years ago, to finally have prevailed. Similar threats in the 20th century were ultimately reversed by the defeat of first fascism and then communism, but are now back. Only reinvigorated economic growth, better protection for the inevitable losers of globalisation and greater sympathy for their frustrations can ease their...
View article The UK votes out; the EU shrinks; the world reacts
Article 5 mins
Nicole McLean (Mamet) – hospitality, gate line and train driver
Society, Politics & Law

Nicole McLean (Mamet) – hospitality, gate line and train driver

...Open University's History and Social Sciences courses. [Nicole McLean]I first joined the railway in 2013 at the age of 18. I had successfully attained a hospitality steward job through an agency based in Inverness. Later that year, I became a permanent Scotrail staff member and was excited to remain part of the team I had come to value over the last few months. Having...
View article Nicole McLean (Mamet) – hospitality, gate line and train driver
Article 5 mins
Everyone Can Learn to Coach! Coaching with the OSCAR Model
Health, Sports & Psychology

Everyone Can Learn to Coach! Coaching with the OSCAR Model

...openness/honesty/authenticity integrity/confidentiality non-judgemental/objective enthusiasm/passion commitment/motivation to help Try to maintain a positive attitude towards coachee, known as unconditional positive regard (UPR). Yates (2014) suggests it is possible to increase UPR by reflecting on what might make this challenging (conflicting values, attitudes, personal...
View article Everyone Can Learn to Coach! Coaching with the OSCAR Model
Article 10 mins