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Democracy in Catalonia, Spain
Society, Politics & Law

Democracy in Catalonia, Spain

...in Catalonia. Transcript This video forms part of a new Open University module ‘DD316 Modern Political Ideas’. DD316 explores what political ideas are, how they are generated and the impact they have locally, nationally and internationally in shaping our world. ‘Explainer: what you need to know about Catalonia’ by Georgina Blakeley & Christine Drabwell...
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Be a Lab Rat
Science, Maths & Technology

Be a Lab Rat

...download)] Try out test for a new perspective on fear. [Instructions to test your frisky factor (as Microsoft Word download).] pdf format Word format If you don't have Acrobat Reader you can download it for here.(Windows or Mac) If you can't open Word documents, you can download a viewer for Windows XP or a viewer for older versions of Windows (these only work on PC)....
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The stories behind our streets
Society, Politics & Law

The stories behind our streets

...Open University has been working with the BBC on two series, The Secret History of Our Streets: London first broadcast on BBC Two, 6th June 2012 and The Secret History of Our Streets: Scotland first broadcast on BBC Two, 25th July 2014. To coincide with the final programme of the first series, Arnold Circus, London, we published some stories behind the streets in Dublin,...
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How data is making our cities smarter
Society, Politics & Law

How data is making our cities smarter

...Open University for BBC Radio 4's sociological discussion programme, Thinking Allowed. Transcript Data is a significant part of technological life and has made the news recently due to breaches, misuse and new legislative regulations. For smart city planners, an individual's data is often not very useful - big data which amalgamates individual activities looking for...
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Adventure in the Amazon
Nature & Environment

Adventure in the Amazon

...Open University is currently participating in Project COBRA, a research project which empowers local indigenous communities in the North Rupununi to promote their own community solutions to current and emerging challenges. Our aim is to promote local indigenous solutions to current and emerging challenges through the use of accessible information and communication...
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Auftakt: intermediate German
Languages

Auftakt: intermediate German

...Open University module L130 Auftakt, intermediate German... Introduction Three German cities City Tour Graz A tour of Graz Das Schlupfhaus Emergency shelter for teenagers Talking about careers Talking about careers The Leipzig Trade Fair The Leipzig Trade Fair German Traditions: Nikolaus German Traditions Johann Sebastian Bach and Leipzig Johann Sebastian Bach and Leipzig...
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The Science Behind the Bike
Science, Maths & Technology

The Science Behind the Bike

...Open University module S172 Sport: the science behind the medals... The History of the Hour Record A look at how science has impacted the development of The world Hour Record. Technology Have you ever wondered how technology has changed the bike and bike design from a simple steel tubed design to the state of the art aerodynamic machines today? Physiology A scientific...
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Design for dementia care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Design for dementia care

...open-door policy promote activity, interaction and quality of life for residents of The Lodge. The Lodge: evaluating the success of the design. How the various elements of dementia-friendly design contribute to good dementia care at The Lodge. Elmhurst: refurbishing an existing home How dementia friendly design features have been incorporated into an existing care home....
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