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Creativity and artificial intelligence
Languages

Creativity and artificial intelligence

...human capabilities. It’s the engine of progress, the cradle of culture and the foundation stone for civilization itself. For AI to be able to mirror what humans can do in this area would, it’s argued, mark a very real step towards machines attaining genuine human-like intelligence. Alongside the technological challenges involved in the development of such capabilities...
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Video 5 mins
Teaching secondary science
Education & Development

Teaching secondary science

...resources. It is not possible to avoid such bias – it’s a human trait – but it doesn’t mean that resources produced by organisations with a vested interest or a particular view should be avoided. It is important, however, that this bias is considered and brought to students’ attention. Ideally, students should be provided with material that presents the other...
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Level 3: Advanced 11 hrs
Black History Month 2021 talks
Education & Development

Black History Month 2021 talks

...human rights and the Windrush fight Open University law graduates Anthony Brown and Leonie Shaw-Brown lead a discussion on their inspirational Windrush campaign. [Unknown title] Transcript Experience v qualifications: reflections from an OU graduate and sports coach Allana Francis-Ashmeil is an OU Sports and Fitness student from 2014–2016 who graduated with a BSc (Hons)...
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Cloning
Nature & Environment

Cloning

...human embryos, can now be allowed in the UK. How was this ruling reached? What is the story behind cloning? The idea of cloning animals was first suggested in 1938 by a German embryologist called Hans Spemann. He proposed what he called a "fantastical experiment" to remove the nucleus from an egg cell and replace it with a nucleus from another cell. 14 years later in...
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Article 30 mins
Can we overcome cyber-fatigue to secure ourselves online?
Digital & Computing

Can we overcome cyber-fatigue to secure ourselves online?

...resource and a public trust whose security and stability are not to be subverted to the service of private special interests. As customers and users, when evaluating new technologies, systems, products and services, we must look beyond the attractive benefits, conveniences or cost savings they might offer. We must assess their potential risks, vulnerabilities, problems....
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A brief history of Science
History & The Arts

A brief history of Science

...human genome, take a quick crash through the development of scientific knowledge...Find out more about The Open University's Science courses and qualifications Humankind has always been inquisitive, needing to understand why things behave in a certain way, and trying to link observation with prediction. For example, since prehistoric times we have observed the heavens and...
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Wellbeing and mental health collection
Health, Sports & Psychology

Wellbeing and mental health collection

...resources that aim to promote positive wellbeing and support good mental health...The collection provides resources on a range of wellbeing subjects for students studying at Higher or Further Education level. Staff in the Higher and Further Education sector can also use the resources to improve their knowledge of positive health behaviours, building their capacity to...
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Article 10 mins
myf.cymru – Mental health through the medium of Welsh
Education & Development

myf.cymru – Mental health through the medium of Welsh

...resource aimed at Welsh speaking higher education students studying in Wales and beyond...[Graphic of woman sitting smiling looking at a screen] Myf.cymru is a national initiative dedicated to enhancing mental health and wellbeing support for Welsh-speaking students across Wales and beyond. The project focuses on raising awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging open...
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Article 5 mins