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60 second adventures in economics: The Invisible Hand
Society, Politics & Law

60 second adventures in economics: The Invisible Hand

...Hayek, argued that this ʻhands offʼ approach actually works better than any kind of central plan. But the problem is, economies can take a long time to reach their ʻequilibriumʼ, and may even stall along the way. And in the meantime people can get a little frustrated, which is why governments usually end up taking things into their own more visible hands instead....
Mo Vernon On Using Systems Thinking In Practice
Society, Politics & Law

Mo Vernon On Using Systems Thinking In Practice

...work across a range of large and small organisations in the Public and Private sectors. She has used creative management and systems thinking ideas and approaches in a range of organisations to improve and develop their performance. She currently teaches on the OU STiP modules. Mo enjoys walking (her three dogs), is keen gardener (okay she potters in the garden ….. okay...
The solar system and the night sky
Education & Development

The solar system and the night sky

...works. Which planets have moons and what the differences between them are. How the universe was formed and whether there could be planets beyond our solar system. Are there other lifeforms out there?! What can I see when I look into the sky at night? What energy we might be able to harness from the solar system on Earth and why this is important for the future of our...
Researching Professional Development Framework
Education & Development

Researching Professional Development Framework

...then edit your plan as you work your way through the framework resources. @@PLUGINFILE@@/image-hotspots-1038.h5p The content in the tool is the result of interviews with four students and five graduates (five women and four men) whose research covers a variety of topics from across the Professional Doctorate programme and who come from locations within and outside the UK....
Exploring mathematics: maths in nature and art
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring mathematics: maths in nature and art

...works Using the shadow’s path to register the passing of time. Visualising a conic The mathematics behind the curves created with a torch beam Slicing cones Algebraic systems to represent slices of cones. Where art meets maths How repeating motifs in fabric designs are made up of four isometric transformations. The last universalist An introduction to Henri Poincare and...
Water Treatment
Science, Maths & Technology

Water Treatment

...action in a time of drought Is Recycling Water Good? People on the streets of Essex tell us what they think. The panel outline what we can do to help ourselves. Fresh Water Filtration The multi-stage treatment process river water goes through before it comes out of our taps. Waste Water Filtration The processes at a sewage works and the types of waste water treated....
Darwinian Demons
Science, Maths & Technology

Darwinian Demons

...work of Charles Darwin and the impact his ideas about evolution continue to have on today’s world. © British Council 2009... Darwinian demons A brief introduction to album. Ecology and evolution If evolution is a drama, then ecology provides the theatre and Darwinian Demons are the potential villains of the piece. Darwian Demons are species that try to dominate...
The Art of Breathing
Science, Maths & Technology

The Art of Breathing

...in action. Anxiety and hyperventilation How an anxious mind causes rapid removal of carbon dioxide from lungs, leading to significant consequences. It's all in the breath How conscious, controlled breathing enhances health and wellbeing and tames the mind. Stressed out at work A primary school teacher gets wired up with monitors to show how his body responds to stress....