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The Next Big Thing: Nanotechnology
Science, Maths & Technology

The Next Big Thing: Nanotechnology

...introduction to quantum computing and quantum mechanics. The material forms part of The Open University course S250 Science in context... The Next Big Thing: Nanotechnology A short introduction to this album. The Next Big Thing Atomic scale engineering – facts and the fiction. A panel discussion chaired by Colin Blakemore. The Future is Bright The panel discuss the huge...
Croeso: beginners' Welsh
Languages

Croeso: beginners' Welsh

...Introduction An introduction to this album of Beginners’ Welsh lessons. Welsh in a year Jen Llewelyn, author of ‘Welsh in a Year’, talks about her experiences. Introducing yourself and your family People introduce themselves and their family. Welsh speakers from Patagonia Two ladies from Patagonia speak in Welsh. Daily routines Two people describing what they are...
Human resources: recruitment and selection
Money & Business

Human resources: recruitment and selection

...Introduction - In this free course, Human resources: recruitment and selection , we look at the first stage of managing people – attracting and selecting staff. Recruitment and selection are usually considered as one process. However, we will make the distinction here between the initial actions and considerations when planning staff recruitment and the process of...
Understanding homelessness
Society, Politics & Law

Understanding homelessness

...homelessness can be difficult, the reasons people find themselves on the streets can be as complicated and as varied as accessing any potential means of support. ...This dedicated OpenLearn content hub and the film The homeless problem, provide an introduction to some of the key issues and explain some of the reasons behind the recent increase in homeless figures....
Bayesian statistics
Science, Maths & Technology

Bayesian statistics

...introduction to Bayesian statistics. Section 1 discusses several ways of estimating probabilities. Section 2 reviews ideas of conditional probabilities and introduces Bayes’ theorem and its use in updating beliefs about a proposition, when data are observed, or information becomes available. Section 3 introduces the main ideas of the Bayesian inference process. The...
Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
Co-design approaches
Science, Maths & Technology

Co-design approaches

...introduction to co-design Here is a selection of approaches that can be used by any individual or organisation that wishes to enable co-design activities in their context. Developing a shared design purpose This short animation introduces a structured way to facilitate the creation of a shared purpose among participants in a co-design project. Transcript Asset mapping...
Exploring mathematics: a powerful tool
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring mathematics: a powerful tool

...introduction to the tracks on this album. Mathematical modelling for real An introduction to mathematical modelling in the real world. An ancient tradition How bamboo scaffolding does its job. How maths helps dolphins Using statistical modelling to calculate endangered species’ survival rates. Predicting climate change Why elaborate mathematical modelling is needed to...
Soaring Achievements
Science, Maths & Technology

Soaring Achievements

...introduction to this album. Gliding - an Introduction A brief history of the sport of gliding- flying an airplane without an engine. What factors affect a glider's performance. Mathematical Modelling The role of mathematical modelling in gliding, focusing on The British Overseas Nationals, a modern racing competition held in Le Blanc, France. A Lesson in Flying: Gliding...