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Choose your own philosophy adventure
History & The Arts

Choose your own philosophy adventure

...open the book... [Black and white illustration of a castle surrounded by trees with a tower in the centre. Dot like dashes create a sea around the island the castle is on top of.] Open the book Please note: This interactive feature will open in a pop-up window. To play in full-screen mode, hold down the Ctrl key and select the 'Open the book' link above. This will ......
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What should I expect when I am nearing the end of my life?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What should I expect when I am nearing the end of my life?

...Open University's Health and Social Care courses and qualifications. In the UK, many deaths occur in hospital and few people have witnessed someone dying. This article addresses some of the common key questions people have about dying and the end of life, written by a palliative care consultant, Victoria Hedges, as part of The Ageing Well Public Talk (AWPT) Series. In...
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The role sustainable chemistry plays in shaping the planet's future
Science, Maths & Technology

The role sustainable chemistry plays in shaping the planet's future

...Open University's Chemistry courses. Sustainable use of resources must be considered because fossil fuels and other mined commodities are being depleted, and there is increasing demand from humanity. Achieving sustainability involves many challenges, from preserving resources to tackling pollution arising from plastics, persistent organic pollutants and gaseous emissions....
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Making connections in end-of-life conversations: essential tips for professionals
Health, Sports & Psychology

Making connections in end-of-life conversations: essential tips for professionals

...open communication is always the best, including in contexts about life-threatening illness, injury or at the end of life. But is open and explicit information always what patients and families want from health and social care professionals at these times? In a diverse society, there are cultural and personal preferences in terms of communication expectations, with some...
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Exploring teaching and learning in real and virtual worlds
Education & Development

Exploring teaching and learning in real and virtual worlds

...Open University's presence in the virtual world Second Life™ and explores the way in which virtual worlds can offer new opportunities for teaching and learning. The album also explores some of the ways that the theories of Lev Vygotsky have influenced the use of dialogue and language in the classroom and the ways in which children and teachers interact with each other....
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How staying hydrated helps us age well
Health, Sports & Psychology

How staying hydrated helps us age well

...Open University in Wales. United Nations (nd) Global Issues: Ageing. Available at: https://www.un.org/en/global-issues/ageing (Accessed 1 April 2025). Centre for Ageing Better (2022) The State of Ageing 2022. Available at: https://ageing-better.org.uk/summary-state-ageing-2022 (Accessed 1 April 2025). Learn more with OpenLearn [Open Talks from The Open University in...
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Theo on... getting celebrity endorsements
Money & Business

Theo on... getting celebrity endorsements

...Open University’s Business Management (Marketing) qualification. Transcript Marketing isn't simple. The world isn't simple. The Open University Business School can help you sharpen your skills as a manager in charge of marketing. Selling direct to the public? The Open University has a course offering An introduction to retail management and marketing. The whole story...
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