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Brain Awareness Week
Science, Maths & Technology

Brain Awareness Week

...University - here's what our PhD students from Life, Health and Chemical Sciences have been up to in the labs. The first two articles re new and from academics at The Open University: Brain basics The brain, along with the spinal cord, makes up the central nervous system. The most remarkable feature of the brain is the cerebral cortex, which gives the human brain (and...
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Article 1 hr
Being Sustainable(ish)
Nature & Environment

Being Sustainable(ish)

...Guide and founder of Sustainable(ish), a community interest company that aims to show that anyone can get involved and make positive changes that are manageable in their lives to help the environment. Jen's inspiring session is all about ‘progress not perfection’ – the idea being that a lot of people making a manageable change and doing them well, has greater impact...
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Video 40 mins
Getting started with French 1
Languages

Getting started with French 1

...University badged course LGXF001 Beginners French 1: eh oui!...Week 2: Names and nationality: Next steps - Learning French will take you on a fascinating journey as you learn about the language and the society and culture of the people who speak it. We hope that you’ll continue your French studies with the Open University on our Beginners French courses: LGXF001...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
The birth of (synthetic) dyeing
History & The Arts

The birth of (synthetic) dyeing

...Guide, The Open University, 1997 ISBN 0 7492 3411 3. Indispensable for students of science, technology, mathematics and engineering. Packed with practical exercises and activities, all aimed at making studying more enjoyable and rewarding. Lots of hints and tips for those returning to study. Selinger B., Chemistry in the Marketplace, 5th edn., Harcourt Brace, 1998 ISBN 0...
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Article 10 mins
What is forensic science?
Science, Maths & Technology

What is forensic science?

...University's Law courses. [Image of forensic scientists working in a lab. ] Forensic science, or forensics, is the application of science to establish how historical events occurred and thereby provide impartial evidence that can be used in a court of law. Science can be defined as the collection of information through systematic experimentation and observation. Science...
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Article 10 mins
Weighing up the reliability of expert criminal evidence
Society, Politics & Law

Weighing up the reliability of expert criminal evidence

...University's Law courses. Expert criminal evidence reliability is a hot topic of debate these days. Depending on who you ask, decision makers who are tasked with evaluating evidence for trials are either sceptical (such as here and here) or overly trusting of it (see here, here, and here). In England and Wales, the Law Commission and Court of Appeal have suggested a...
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Article 5 mins
Skills for work
Education & Development

Skills for work

...the courses and over 85% of learners say they will share their achievements with their employers. Also featured in this selection is a new course on Internships and Work Experience, guiding new starters in finding the right internship or work experience, making the most out of the experience. Discover the key skills for work Learn new skills to help you with finding work...
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Article 5 mins
Early childhood health promotion
Education & Development

Early childhood health promotion

...guide practitioners in identifying and implementing a health promotion activity. The research foregrounds the valuable role that ECEC can contribute to promoting the health of babies and young children. Health can be improved and promoted through implementation of many of the aims of the Early Years Foundation Stage (DfE, 2024), such as the requirement to provide healthy...
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Video 45 mins