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Darwin and language diversity
Science, Maths & Technology

Darwin and language diversity

...Open University in collaboration with the British Council. They form part of Darwin Now, a global initiative celebrating the life and work of Charles Darwin and the impact his ideas about evolution continue to have on today’s world. © British Council 2009... Darwin and language diversity A short introduction to this album. A Darwinian approach to language What happens...
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Rio+20 - United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development
Nature & Environment

Rio+20 - United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development

...Open University academics reflect on its progress and prospects, and demonstrate that international gatherings of political leaders are not (fortunately?) the only game in town... Tackling climate change Dr Barbara Pizzileo discusses the challenges facing academics in tackling the issue of global warming. Discovering Ecological Habits of Mind Dr Emma Dewberry highlights...
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What does the US election mean for Europe?
Society, Politics & Law

What does the US election mean for Europe?

...open the investigation into her emails. The political implications are, as yet, unclear. The smart money suggests that she will still win the election, if only because of the vagaries of the US electoral system. But, even if true, the effect on voting for US Senators – what Americans refer to as “down-ballot voting” – could be significant. Faced with this...
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The Rise of Museums
History & The Arts

The Rise of Museums

...course, is not referring specifically to the British Museum here but the 'weight' that is now conferred upon major museums is due in no small part to the path-breaking role of the British Museum, which recently celebrated its two hundred and fiftieth birthday. Meaning ascribed to museum collections and their objects has changed over time. Museums of science, technology,...
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Homo Economicus, the East India Company and industrial espionage
Society, Politics & Law

Homo Economicus, the East India Company and industrial espionage

...Open University researcher Sara de Jong on the intersections of identity and citizenship with economic history and language...[Plant by Laura Malacart] Sara: What were the sources of inspiration for developing your current installation for the Who Are We? Project? What discoveries did you make in the process that have found a place in your artistic intervention? Laura: I...
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Stress Awareness Collection
Health, Sports & Psychology

Stress Awareness Collection

...And National Stress Awareness Day is the first Wednesday of November. We've put together some of our top FREE related wellbeing tips, courses and and other learning resources to support and help any time you need them...April is National Stress Awareness Month in the UK so we've curated some of our top content on stress and how to combat it in the FREE resources below....
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From space to laboratory in four days
Science, Maths & Technology

From space to laboratory in four days

...Open University in Milton Keynes. The reason being is that meteorite falls in the UK are not very commonplace. Ross’s work had him well-placed, both geographically and academically to help classify the newly-recovered Winchcombe meteorite, since he was in the lab the same week it was recovered, working on very similar rocks. [Winchcombe meteorite sample - close up] The...
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The Bottom Line Expert Opinion: The Volkswagen Scandal
Money & Business

The Bottom Line Expert Opinion: The Volkswagen Scandal

...opening investigations into VW’s business practices and a growing list of models accused of using this fraudulent technology. The Agence France-Presse takes a closer look at the business ramifications of this scandal in its article “New Volkswagen boss has work cut out for him in wake of test rigging scandal”. These revelations of cheating also point to broader...
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