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The origins of the First World War
History & The Arts

The origins of the First World War

...Read about Franz Ferdinand's assassination, discover the diplomatic crisis that engulfed Europe in July, explore Germany's strategic war plans, and lots more. We've suggested an order for you to read, but feel free to dip in and out wherever you like. Has this whetted your appetite about studying history? Find out more about The Open University's BA (Hons) in History....
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Three Tort law cases you should know
Society, Politics & Law

Three Tort law cases you should know

...out the stories of three extraordinary torts in these short animations on law...Find out more about The OU's Law qualifications. Monroe v Hopkins: The Tort of Defamation Can comments written on a social media site land an individual in trouble with the law? Discover how a series of tweets put Katie Hopkins in hot legal water... Transcript Thompson-Schwab and Another v...
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Quiz: Which Brontë sister wrote it?
History & The Arts

Quiz: Which Brontë sister wrote it?

...find out. @@PLUGINFILE@@/QuizWhichBront%C3%ABsisterwroteit.h5p?embed=1 Find out more Written in blood: Family, sex and violence in Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre Prof. Sara Haslam on the Brontë sisters’ work Explore the OU/BBC drama on the Brontë sisters, To Walk Invisible. Practise the Brontë’s art with our free courses Take it further with The Open University...
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Coping with Depression
Society, Politics & Law

Coping with Depression

...out of it, to step out of the whole race, the whole business. The monstrosity of life overwhelms you.” Following a nervous breakdown in 1995, actor and journalist Stephen Fry discovered he was suffering from bi-polar disorder – commonly known as manic depression. Symptoms of fear and sadness (often classed as ‘anxiety’ and ‘depression’ if they are diagnosed)...
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Enterprising Times
Money & Business

Enterprising Times

...out of the recession? Research by The Open University Business School suggests that innovative enterprises have performed best among Britain's five million small businesses throughout the economic downturn. Young entrepreneurs and students in the West Midlands are recorded attending their first ever business networking event. We also hear how business innovation is...
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Why did poorer people vote to leave the European Union?
Society, Politics & Law

Why did poorer people vote to leave the European Union?

...out of rising prosperity lashed out at the establishment because they could take no more punishment. They had suffered years of recession and austerity exacerbated by a Dutch auction – in which the asking price is lowered until there’s a buyer – driven by rising immigration. The latest NatCen British Social Attitudes Survey shows the true extent of concerns about...
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7 accidental discoveries that look like April Fool's Day headlines but aren't
Science, Maths & Technology

7 accidental discoveries that look like April Fool's Day headlines but aren't

...out the density of the crown when dividing its weight by the volume of water displaced. If the density was lower, the gold would be cheaper because less dense metals would have been added. Problem solved! He was so delighted by his discovery, he ran out into the streets naked crying "Eureka!”, the Greek for "I have found it!". Want to succeed with maths? Try our free...
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What is Talk Factory?
Education & Development

What is Talk Factory?

...out more Read the academic papers behind this research, by looking up ‘Lucinda Kerawalla’ and requesting a copy of the papers in the Open Research Online repository Find out more about the Open University’s Children’s Research Centre, by visiting their website Have a look at the research carried out by children and young people If you are interested in learning...
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