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Network security
Digital & Computing

Network security

...University too must ensure that student-related information such as personal details and academic progress is kept confidential and cannot be altered by unauthorised people. Box 1 : Standards and legislation There are many standards relating to how security systems should be implemented, particularly in data communication networks, but it is impractical to identify them...
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Level 3: Advanced 25 hrs
Introduction to Planetary Protection
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to Planetary Protection

...University’s AstrobiologyOU research group (who have authored this course) organised an international event in London in 2024 – the International COSPAR Planetary Protection Week (ICPPW) – which brought together researchers, policy makers, and representatives from national space agencies and industry representatives. At the event we asked the participants ‘why is...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Early adopters: What are smartphones doing to children?
Education & Development

Early adopters: What are smartphones doing to children?

...University of Michigan. “It becomes the go-to, easiest tool the parent is using.” Although helpful in the short term, it’s important for young children to be able to develop internal mechanisms of self-regulation, whether that’s learning without constant rewards or being able to sit patiently without constant digital stimulation. Christakis says that, anecdotally,...
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Article 5 mins
Introduction to critical criminology
Society, Politics & Law

Introduction to critical criminology

...University of California, Berkeley) discusses the problem of crime in the US and the way the ‘War on Crime’ can be viewed as a strategy of governance, rather than a straightforward, practical policy response. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of postgraduate study in Criminology. Tell us what you think! We’d love to hear from you to help us improve our free...
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Level 3: Advanced 2 hrs
Five pillars of ageing well
Health, Sports & Psychology

Five pillars of ageing well

...University's Health and Social Care courses and qualifications. As part of the Ageing Well series of Public Talks, I am exploring how important it is, over our lifespan, to maintain a well-balanced nutrition and hydration as well as regular physical and social activity in the older age. As we know we start ageing the moment we are born, it demonstrates more significantly...
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Video 10 mins
Exploring the psychological aspects of sport injury Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exploring the psychological aspects of sport injury

...University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to your career, and to provide evidence of continuing professional development. Once you are signed in, you can manage your digital badges online from My OpenLearn. In addition, you can download and print your...
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Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs
Understanding economic inequality
Society, Politics & Law

Understanding economic inequality

...University course DD126 Economics in context...Understanding economic inequality: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand what economic inequality is know what determines economic inequality understand why inequality matters for society know some of the proposed solutions to inequality understand some of the measures of economic...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
What is COVID-19?
Science, Maths & Technology

What is COVID-19?

...University of California in Los Angeles found that under optimal conditions the virus may survive for up to 24 hours on cardboard surfaces and perhaps as long as 72 hours on plastic or stainless steel. Viruses, unlike bacteria, are unable to multiply in the environment, and further work is required to elucidate the infective potential of virus particles surviving on...
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Article 10 mins