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Social psychology: sense-making in crises
Society, Politics & Law

Social psychology: sense-making in crises

...free course provides an introduction to social psychology as second order sense-making. Social psychology’s task is, in turn, to make sense in a systematic way of such perceptual, affective and discursive acts which themselves aim at making sense of the subject, the other and the world. This course will be experiential, focusing on the concept of the frame as a tool of...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Britain's Fat Fight
Health, Sports & Psychology

Britain's Fat Fight

...killing us, as well as crippling the NHS. After smoking, obesity is the next biggest cause of premature death in the UK. The series has been produced in partnership with The Open University and here on OpenLearn we have got lots of articles and free courses so you can learn more about obesity, diet and exercise and how you can improve your health and that of your family:...
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Article 10 mins
What is the difference between distributive and commutative justice: A one minute guide
History & The Arts

What is the difference between distributive and commutative justice: A one minute guide

...what is just or a right, and these ideas will be a source of debate and conflict between and within different groups in society] This basic explanation of how Aritsototle's concepts of distributive justice and commutative justice are different is based on part of the free course Rights & Justice in International Relations, where the ideas are discussed in greater depth....
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Article 1 min
The Women’s World Cup 2023
Health, Sports & Psychology

The Women’s World Cup 2023

...courses and qualifications. World Cup 2023 Read our football content offering an insight into the challenges faced by females playing the beautiful game. Women in sport Discover a series of articles on women in sport, such as the challenges faced when returning to compete after becoming a mother, issues facing grassroots cricket, and the importance of female leadership in...
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Article 10 mins
World Environment Day
Nature & Environment

World Environment Day

...FREE courses, articles and other content related to the environment and nature that you can explore all year round...The theme for World Environment Day 2026 focuses on climate change and the urgency of climate action. The planet is sending signals to call out for help such as rising sea levels, droughts, raging wildfires, heatwaves, floods and melting glaciers. You'll...
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Article 5 mins
Gain a badge and further your career
Money & Business

Gain a badge and further your career

...free badged courses on OpenLearn all geared towards helping you with employability and your career? ...[The word Impossible becomes I'm possible] On OpenLearn you can find a range of courses aimed at improving employability skills. Many of these courses offer you the chance to gain a digital badge on completion of the course, which you can share as evidence of your...
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Article 10 mins
Inheritance of characters
Science, Maths & Technology

Inheritance of characters

...free course, Inheritance of characters, you will learn what genes, DNA and chromosomes are and how they combine to make the human genome. You will also learn how the principles of inheritance work, the effect that our genetic make-up has on health, and how genetic material is passed on from generation to generation...Genes are units of inheritance that contribute to a...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Supply chain sustainability
Money & Business

Supply chain sustainability

...free course, Supply chain sustainability, introduces four sustainability perspectives and discusses how these perspectives can assess the sustainability of any supply chain...To survive in today’s competitive environment, organisations need not only have an efficient and effective supply chain for the context in which they operate, they also have to consider issues of...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs