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Stories of Change Introduction
Nature & Environment

Stories of Change Introduction

...business, politics, from a wide range of views, but we asked him to do something slightly different to his normal day job. If he goes to get an interview for a news programme then he will perhaps spend five to ten minutes with someone, trying to just capture a few sentences. We asked him to really take his time and to spend 30-60 minutes or so just really trying to give...
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Video 5 mins
Election days: 1868 - No vote, no verger
History & The Arts

Election days: 1868 - No vote, no verger

...Business called me this morning to a place not 100 miles from Blackheath. When I had finished, as it was West Kent election day, I strolled about, and at last pulled up near a polling-booth. My attention was immediately directed to a man coming away from it with an air which showed he was a free and independent Briton who had given his vote conscientiously - you can...
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Article 5 mins
Does nanotechnology offer a better way of dealing with electronic waste?
Science, Maths & Technology

Does nanotechnology offer a better way of dealing with electronic waste?

...business models “including the availability of capital, expected return and the policy environment,” says Chattopadhyay. Others are less optimistic. “Physical crushing requires a lot of energy, especially when dealing with complex circuit boards with a variety of components. Smelting circuit boards is more economical and feasible,” says R. Parthasarathi, managing...
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Article 5 mins
Art, Loot and Empire: The Benin Bronzes
History & The Arts

Art, Loot and Empire: The Benin Bronzes

...business and politics, the death penalty and the foundations of global trade? Are the Benin Bronzes artworks? Are they artefacts? To whom do they belong? Discover answers to these questions and more, by watching the documentary below. Transcript References, credits and acknowledgements References https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/23/arts/design/benin-bronzes.html...
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Video 30 mins
Unlikely Leaders
Money & Business

Unlikely Leaders

...business leader still entirely relevant today? In these recent times of massive political and economic upheaval, it appears that society’s faith in its traditional leaders is at its lowest ebb: for many they're no longer a source of support or trust, and as a result people have started looking elsewhere. In this series of short films, Open University experts nominate...
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Video 58 mins
Data analysis: hypothesis testing
Science, Maths & Technology

Data analysis: hypothesis testing

...Business data analytics and decision making....Data analysis: hypothesis testing: Introduction - This course covers the fundamental principles of developing hypotheses. You will learn to distinguish between hypotheses that are directional and non-directional. This knowledge is crucial for the statistical testing that you will learn to implement. You will also explore...
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Level 1: Introductory 9 hrs
Teaching the people of the Calais camp: Lessons in 'The Jungle'
Education & Development

Teaching the people of the Calais camp: Lessons in 'The Jungle'

...businesses operating in the camp. The restaurants and cafes, run by migrants and refugees, provide vital services like shelter, social spaces and electricity to residents while volunteers, visitors and others with the means pay for food and services. After an appeal the decision to close businesses was overturned in August by the administrative court in Lille. All of our...
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Article 5 mins
Meet the OU experts behind 'Hospital'
Health, Sports & Psychology

Meet the OU experts behind 'Hospital'

...busy hospital and how this comes down to meticulous planning, organisation, good and bad luck, and ultimately what happens can be out of the control of many individuals no matter how skilled or senior they are. We see that prioritising in healthcare is heart-breaking to watch and this series gives us a small window into how difficult it is for staff who want to help...
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Article 10 mins