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What is forensic science?
Science, Maths & Technology

What is forensic science?

...Open University's Law courses. [Image of forensic scientists working in a lab. ] Forensic science, or forensics, is the application of science to establish how historical events occurred and thereby provide impartial evidence that can be used in a court of law. Science can be defined as the collection of information through systematic experimentation and observation....
Year of the Dragon: Lunar New Year
Languages

Year of the Dragon: Lunar New Year

...culture and study Mandarin Chinese, visit this page where you can find free courses to sample, as well as paid online short courses which provide digital badges for attendance, and accredited courses. Beginners’ Chinese with 30 credits will be open for registration in April/May for an October 2024 start.Details of how to register will be published on this page soon....
Colour in Byzantine Art
History & The Arts

Colour in Byzantine Art

...both the visible worldly sky and the invisible heaven above - which by contrasting with the bright white, it brings it even more in the foreground. The message is clear: Christ is light, Christ is pure, hence Christ is the hope and the salvation that lies within brightness and purity. Like the history of art? Try a FREE course Take it further with The Open University...
Step up to leadership
Money & Business

Step up to leadership

...resources to achieve given goals, including activities like planning, budgeting, staffing and so on. The key differences are summarised in the table shown in Figure 1. [Described image] Figure 1 The key activities of leadership and management Unfortunately, and despite being critical for organisational success, the practice of management and being a manager is often...
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The use of force in international law
Society, Politics & Law

The use of force in international law

...inadvertently overlooked, the publishers will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements at the first opportunity. Don't miss out: If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University - www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...
Introducing ethics in Information and Computer Sciences
Education & Development

Introducing ethics in Information and Computer Sciences

...9 May 2006. Last Call by Mike Walker. A BBC Radio 4 and Open University Afternoon Play first braodcast 10 May 2006. Don't miss out: If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University - www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...
Fake news during COVID-19
Science, Maths & Technology

Fake news during COVID-19

...Open University, interviews science integrity expert Dr Elisabeth Bik...[Photo of Dr Elisabeth Bik] Dr Elisabeth Bik Dr. Elisabeth Bik is a microbiologist and world-renowned scientific integrity expert. After receiving her PhD at Utrecht University in The Netherlands, where she worked on epidemic Vibrio cholerae strains, Dr Bik conducted research on the microbiomes of...
The 1912 Ryedale Glove Factory Strike, Dumfries
Society, Politics & Law

The 1912 Ryedale Glove Factory Strike, Dumfries

...Open University's Social Sciences courses Background The town of Dumfries in South West Scotland has an industrial heritage that belies its image today as primarily a market town, regional centre and hub for the rural communities of Dumfries and Galloway. In particular, the town has a rich past as a location for the manufacturing of tweed cloth and hosiery. Alongside this...