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...education...Our hubs bring together handpicked courses, videos, interactive activities and articles on a key theme. Whether you're looking to build skills, spark ideas or support others, there's something here for you. When you're ready, just click into a hub to start discovering free content that fits your interests. We’ve picked out a selection of our most popular...
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Recording women's experiences and resilience during Covid-19
Society, Politics & Law

Recording women's experiences and resilience during Covid-19

...Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) recorded the experiences of women during Covid-19...Find out more about The Open University's Social Sciences and History courses [banner of the EIS, purple background with EIS in white edged in red]Founded in 1847, the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) is the oldest teaching union in the world. As the largest teaching union...
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How is a University obsession with teenagers hurting part-time students?
Education & Development

How is a University obsession with teenagers hurting part-time students?

...education in the UK is contracting dramatically. The decline in numbers is critical, especially in England, where there were 47% fewer part-time students in 2013-14 than there were in 2010. In my recent research, surveying part-time students who have hung on, I found they feel sidelined by their institutions and are crying out for more flexibility to cope with their...
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Reflecting on Race at The Open University
Education & Development

Reflecting on Race at The Open University

...Education and Language Studies. Evelyn Boyd Granville, the second African-American woman to receive a Ph.D. in mathematics from an American University, was put forward by the Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Mariame Kaba, a US-based organiser, educator and curator, was put forward by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences for her work on ending...
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...educational resources. Here's just a few of our brilliant partners who help support millions of people take their first step into learning..._Find out more about The Open University's Open degree. _ [This is the logo for Dangoor] The provision of accessible education for all is something that David Dangoor and his family have passionately supported for many years. Thanks...
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The OU Welcomes Carers
Health, Sports & Psychology

The OU Welcomes Carers

...education with caring responsibilities. The Open University helps get carers back into education and this article explains how much support is available...Find out about The Open University's Health and Wellbeing courses. The long-term shift towards an ageing population, lower use of institutional care, improved longevity of those with lifelong disabilities and reduced...
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The Bottom Line Expert Opinion: The Volkswagen Scandal
Money & Business

The Bottom Line Expert Opinion: The Volkswagen Scandal

...technology for the purpose of emission rigging. The company, not surprisingly, has suffered a major hit to its reputation and stock price. Only this year, VW had become the largest automaker in the world by sales. Now commentators and the public alike wonder not only how it can stay on top but how it will survive. Yet the case also raises serious questions about the...
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Lifecycle of the Car Industry
Money & Business

Lifecycle of the Car Industry

...technology was there, it was steam of course. The 19th century saw railways built around the world but no cars, and to this day I don't understand why. Sometimes an idea that's perfectly viable doesn't happen even though people have the technology, have the means of doing it – it just doesn't happen, it just comes along too early in some respects." It was the invention...
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