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Systems diagramming
Digital & Computing

Systems diagramming

...originated at the Open University. Andy Capp cartoon: “The Boss wants us at the ground early” © Mirrorpix 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...
Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Astronomy: images of the Universe
Science, Maths & Technology

Astronomy: images of the Universe

...resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...Astronomy: images of the Universe: Glossary - * absolute magnitude (Symbol, M.) A numerical measure of the intrinsic brightness of a star, equal to the apparent magnitude (m) the star would have if observed from a standard distance of 10 parsecs, in the absence of...
Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Investigating a murder with forensic psychology
Health, Sports & Psychology

Investigating a murder with forensic psychology

...resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...Week 2: Police suspect interviews: Introduction - [A photograph of Neale Anderson.] Welcome to Week 2! In this week, as the case develops and gets a little more complex, you will start to learn about the psychology of how the police interview people suspected of...
The ‘New World’ Beckons: Irish Migration to Britain’s American Colonies
OpenLearn Ireland

The ‘New World’ Beckons: Irish Migration to Britain’s American Colonies

...educated ‘a generation of military/political entrepreneurs in the mechanics and process of settlement’ (2008, p. 168) that would have far-reaching implications for life in other British colonies. For example, English explorer and general Sir Humphrey Gilbert (1537-1583), who earned distinction and notoriety for his ruthless suppression of the Irish clans, was later...
The challenge of invasive alien species
Nature & Environment

The challenge of invasive alien species

...education/awareness efforts for the general public. In this respect, the public and conservation organisations can play a major role in monitoring for invasive species. Eradication methods could be of physical nature (e.g. direct removal of invasive species by hand or mechanically); chemical (e.g. using toxic chemicals to target and kill the offending invader) or...
Mo Mowlam and The Good Friday Agreement
Society, Politics & Law

Mo Mowlam and The Good Friday Agreement

...educated guess at who she was. I have been told she is not even mentioned in the school textbooks in relation to studying the Good Friday Agreement and The Northern Ireland Peace Process. Her name has not been forgotten everywhere of course. Ireland and Northern Ireland still talk about her often and the people I meet there still recall the enormous impact she had on...
Reflections on the Northern Ireland Economy 25 years after the Good Friday Agreement
Society, Politics & Law

Reflections on the Northern Ireland Economy 25 years after the Good Friday Agreement

...education that explain low productivity. The NI economy being locked in a kind of underdevelopment trap that is an important element in explaining the persistence of weak economic performance linked to productivity. Figure 2 shows the continuing productivity challenge since the GFA in relation to the rest of UK. [Productivity, output per hour (UK=100)] Figure 2:...
What's life like for Jordan's LGBTQ community?
Society, Politics & Law

What's life like for Jordan's LGBTQ community?

...education and public services. Being transgender can also greatly affect job prospects, sometimes leaving sex work the only option available for them to earn some kind of income. Efforts are being made to raise awareness of LGBT issues, especially in the last few years. In 2015, informal LGBT activists and the Jordan-based LGBT-inclusive magazine My.Kali organized a small...