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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...
Weighing up the reliability of expert criminal evidence
Society, Politics & Law

Weighing up the reliability of expert criminal evidence

...Open University's Law courses. Expert criminal evidence reliability is a hot topic of debate these days. Depending on who you ask, decision makers who are tasked with evaluating evidence for trials are either sceptical (such as here and here) or overly trusting of it (see here, here, and here). In England and Wales, the Law Commission and Court of Appeal have suggested a...
Behind the shield: a day in the life of matchday policing
Society, Politics & Law

Behind the shield: a day in the life of matchday policing

...Open University's Criminology and Psychology courses and qualifications. Have you ever wondered what it takes to police a major football match? From the packed stands inside the stadium to the busy streets, police officers play a crucial role in planning, coordinating, and keeping everyone safe. Their work extends far beyond the match itself, involving careful...
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....
Lord John Browne - Stories of Change
Nature & Environment

Lord John Browne - Stories of Change

...Open University Transcript Stories of Change Project Lord John Browne interview Key RH: = Roger Harrabin, Interviewer JB: = Lord John Browne, Engineer, Businessman, former Chief Executive of BP, Participant RH: I’m now with John Browne in his offices in Mayfair, I’ve known John for a long time - John thanks for making the time to talk to me this morning When did you...
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...