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So you've ordered your 'Civilisations' poster - now what?
History & The Arts

So you've ordered your 'Civilisations' poster - now what?

...out these fantastic art history resources while you wait...Go on an interactive journey around the world Explore nine very different art pieces with one thing in common - a fascinating history and heritage. You'll be transported to different parts of the globe in this visually rich interactive. Join in the 'Civilisations' debate Shortly after every episode of...
Expert insight: Amazonian challenges and policy responses
Nature & Environment

Expert insight: Amazonian challenges and policy responses

...out more about The Open University’s involvement in Project COBRA, which focuses on increasing confidence across indigenous communities to address the challenges facing the Amazon. These articles emerge out of the experience of Dr Andrea Berardi, a Lecturer in Environmental Information Systems at The Open University. He is a co-investigator on Project COBRA. COBRA is...
Slip-casting
Science, Maths & Technology

Slip-casting

...out of the slip, via a capillary action. A layer of solid slip (‘clay’) remains adhered to the walls of the mould. Once the required wall thickness of the casting has been achieved, the residue liquid is drained out of the mould. Once dry, the casting is removed from the mould...Stages of the slip-casting process: [Diagram to demonstrate 'Slip-casting' - see article ]...
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The science of chocolate
Health, Sports & Psychology

The science of chocolate

...out and say no it isn’t, and then yet a third study might indicate that maybe it is after all. So what are we to make of a report that came out in August 2012 about chocolate having positive health benefits? Chocolate carries a lot of calories in a small bar, which makes it a high energy food. For this reason, it is a ration of choice for many polar explorers – it can...
Think like a scientist
Science, Maths & Technology

Think like a scientist

...out in your own kitchen. We'll explore some key aspects of life on Earth such as why water is so important to all living organisms, how matter behaves at different temperatures and what are the best conditions for life to flourish. The experiments start off simply, with baking a potato to destruction, but by the end you will be isolating and extracting the DNA of a kiwi...
Compassion and care: staff experiences of death, the role of bereavement policies in higher education
Health, Sports & Psychology

Compassion and care: staff experiences of death, the role of bereavement policies in higher education

...out to find out more about bereavement support for staff in UK HEIs...Find out about The Open University's Health and Social Care courses and qualifications. Researchers have known for some time that the way employers treat their staff can have a huge impact on their mental health and wellbeing, especially around life events. Paid employment can impact health and...
Project Fear: Order your free graphic novel
Science, Maths & Technology

Project Fear: Order your free graphic novel

...out more about The Open University's Design courses and qualifications. We are all victims of fear. Project Fear has been with us for hundreds of years. So far, we have made little attempt to map fear or understand how it is used. Find out how fear is weaponised and targeted and how to avoid making things worse! Disclaimer: The views expressed in the video, the graphic...
Finding the Truth
Society, Politics & Law

Finding the Truth

...out more? Step into three very different and immersive stories to find out what you really know about crime. [Finding the truth promo image] Select the image above to begin your criminal justice journey. Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Edge or try a free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Interested...