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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Society, Politics & Law

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

...eliminate poverty in all countries. Here on OpenLearn, we have collated a range of videos, content and free courses to help aid your understanding of poverty. Take a look at the FREE resources below. Learn more about poverty and international development Watch these videos with Hans Rosling on poverty statistics Explore the language of poverty in the UK with this podcast...
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World Heart Day 2016
Miscellaneous

World Heart Day 2016

...free courses and activities concerning the heart...Find out more about The Open University's Health and Wellbeing qualifications. World Heart Day was created in 2000 to inform people around the globe that heart disease and stroke are the world’s leading cause of death, claiming 17.3 million lives each year and the numbers are rising. By 2030, it is expected that 23...
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International Day of Peace
Miscellaneous

International Day of Peace

...It is not enough to teach children how to read, write and count. Education has to cultivate mutual respect for others and the world in which we live, and help people forge more just, inclusive and peaceful societies.Learn more about the processes of peace, the aftermath of conflict and more with the articles, interactive, free courses and videos below. More about peace...
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World Religion Day
History & The Arts

World Religion Day

...third Sunday of every month (this year 15th January 2023 and as always will focus on encouraging people to understand and accept the hundreds of differing faiths across the globe. To celebrate this, here on OpenLearn we have gathered a variety of learning tools - from a new video exploring religion and violence to a free course on the spiritual revolution of the 1960s....
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Now live: Could we control our climate?
Science, Maths & Technology

Now live: Could we control our climate?

...free course tells the story of climate science in a new way, aiming to find a fresh perspective for thinking about the future...[Photograph of Moraine lake, Alberta. The photo shows a blue-green expanse of lake water, with dense forest on the left, and rocky mountainous terrain to the right of the lake.] Climate change is one of the greatest challenges we face as a...
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Skills for study
Education & Development

Skills for study

...free courses...[A notebook, laptop, pen and post its] Whether you're new to studying or returning to study, brushing up on your study skills is a great way to prepare before starting a new course, module or qualification. A free OpenLearn course can help you get an idea of what it's like to study with The Open University, or can help you improve your literacy, ......
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Liquidity management
Money & Business

Liquidity management

...free course you will focus on liquidity management, one of the fundamental aspects relating to risk management that has come under intense scrutiny in the past few years...In this free course you will focus on liquidity management, one of the fundamental aspects relating to risk management that has come under intense scrutiny in the past few years....Liquidity management:...
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Level 3: Advanced 7 hrs
Teaching secondary mathematics
Education & Development

Teaching secondary mathematics

...free course, Teaching secondary mathematics, will identify and explore some of the key issues around teaching mathematics in secondary schools. Through coming to understand these issues and debates, you will reflect on and develop your practice as a mathematics teacher and develop a greater awareness of the wider context of mathematics education and how this affects...
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Level 3: Advanced 11 hrs