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Book, comic and animation - What is the fear collection?
Science, Maths & Technology

Book, comic and animation - What is the fear collection?

...Project Fear...[Project fear screengrab] Morpheus, Phobetor and Phantasos – Gods of dreams, fears and phantasies... Why the Greek gods continue to inspire is a mystery? Perhaps they are timeless and speak to us about our universal experience of human frailties? Whatever the reason for their lasting fascination, we all have fears and we all know what it is to be fearful....
Studying design at The Open University: a rewarding journey
Science, Maths & Technology

Studying design at The Open University: a rewarding journey

...project-based. Students have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of projects, solidifying the notion that design isn’t just theory. Designers tackle real-world problems, improving lives – that’s the allure of design education. Students get actively involved as a project begins with identifying a problem or topic. After researching existing solutions, they...
Translation as a career
Languages

Translation as a career

...Project Manager whose task is to coordinate multilingual translation projects (this is a common pathway into the profession). You would also probably specialise in one or more specific types of translation. Some of the more lucrative areas include legal, medical, technical or financial translation but there are many, many possible areas of specialisation. Translation for...
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Environmental responsibility
Nature & Environment

Environmental responsibility

...introduction to this album. Conversation on creative climate with Joe Smith and Martin Reynolds - part 1 Part 1 of 2 - Discussion exploring the value of an Open University initiative – in partnership with the BBC – called Creative Climate, providing space over 10 years (2010–2020) for constructive conversation on climate change amongst and between experts and lay...
Working with children and families
Health, Sports & Psychology

Working with children and families

...introduction to this album. Families and origin Husband and father Calvin Wilkes discusses his attitudes to family life and living as part of a second-generation immigrant family. Life as a single parent Three different takes on aspects of family life involving divorce and living as a lone parent, and the positives and negatives encountered by in these conditions. The...
Exploring children's difficulties with language and literacy
Education & Development

Exploring children's difficulties with language and literacy

...introduction to this album. Understanding and tackling language difficulties Professor David Messer of The Open University sets the scene for the interviews on the album. Developmental disorders Professors Maggie Snowling and Charles Hulme give an overview of the main developmental disorders in language and literacy. The cognitive approach Professors Maggie Snowling and...
Environmental Science in the Field
Science, Maths & Technology

Environmental Science in the Field

...introduction to statistical analysis. This material is taken from The Open University course SXR216 Environmental Science in the Field... Environmental Science in the Field A short introduction to this album. Introduction to Environmental Science field work A lecturer explains what is involved in environmental field work; aims, objectives and the assessment of a field...
Milton Keynes: energy capital of the UK?
Nature & Environment

Milton Keynes: energy capital of the UK?

...management. Jake had become very concerned about UK energy policy. This was a time when North Sea oil and gas were coming on stream and there was a rose-tinted optimism about the future of nuclear power. How about just using less energy? He set out his views in his 1975 book ‘Fuels Paradise’. At the OU Jake set up an Energy Research Group (ERG), mainly consisting of...