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Jury Hub Conversation: Lee Curley, Fiona Leverick, James Chalmers
Society, Politics & Law

Jury Hub Conversation: Lee Curley, Fiona Leverick, James Chalmers

What is the ideal jury size? How can courtrooms eliminate harmful myths? Lee Curley, Fiona Leverick and James Chalmers discuss the history and findings of one of the most exciting jury research projects of recent years...Podcast transcript
Is blocking migrant benefits missing the point?
Society, Politics & Law

Is blocking migrant benefits missing the point?

...managed to break is well on the way to being destroyed by the refugee crisis. The Schengen agreement of open borders has more or less vanished, at least for now. The Dublin regulation, aimed at supporting asylum seekers, is hardly being upheld. The burden-sharing schemes that were agreed last year to distribute refugees more evenly over Europe are failing to come to...
Do Something Great
Nature & Environment

Do Something Great

...managing coastal environments to understand the changing nature of the coast. Help someone get online Why not devote an hour or so of your time to helping someone less internet savvy than you delve into the digital world? To help them, check out the articles and free courses below to enhance their knowledge. Do your bit for the environment Take small steps to reduce your...
Using art and creative methods to interrogate identity, citizenship and migration
Society, Politics & Law

Using art and creative methods to interrogate identity, citizenship and migration

...Project...[Who Are We banner] The referendum about EU membership in 2016 in Britain has once again sparked intense debate about the history and future of migration policy. This ties into wider debates on citizenship, participation and belonging in contemporary societies. The aim of this unit is to shed some light on the ways in which creativity and communication can be...
Brains, bots and better learning? What OU students really think about generative AI
Education & Development

Brains, bots and better learning? What OU students really think about generative AI

...project team from The Open University invited students in the School of Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport to share their personal stories about GenAI and their use of it in assignments, known at The Open University as Tutor Marked Assignments (or TMAs). Ninety-two students responded, offering remarkably honest reflections about their learning practices, hopes,...
The Women and Scottish Railway History Collection
Society, Politics & Law

The Women and Scottish Railway History Collection

...project.” Jim Gray, Secretary, RMT Scottish Regional Council: [Jim Gray]“The RMT Scottish Regional Council were in full support of this initiative organised by the RMT Learning Organiser Dennis Fallen with funding from Scottish Union Learning in coalition with The Open University and OpenLearn. “The Regional Council was proud to fund this initiative through...
Messaging apps – paying attention and timing it right
Languages

Messaging apps – paying attention and timing it right

...managing our mobile conversations through apps such as WhatsApp...Find out about The Open University's English courses. A lot has been written about the ‘attention economy’ – the way that social media companies, businesses and advertisers compete to gain people’s attention in order to boost sales. They do this because otherwise their message or product gets lost...
Building Science and Technology Diplomacy Skills through CARE–KNOW–DO
Education & Development

Building Science and Technology Diplomacy Skills through CARE–KNOW–DO

...projects, debating the ethics of AI, or simulating international negotiations on climate or digital rights, students practise the competencies that underpin both science and technology diplomacy. This article explores why science and technology diplomacy matter for all citizens, and why these skills should be nurtured from an early age. It offers practical strategies for...