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Getting started with Italian 1
Languages

Getting started with Italian 1

...University course LGXI001 Beginners Italian 1: primi passi...Week 1: Drinks and snacks at an Italian bar: 1 Drinks sold at the bar - One of the first things visitors do when they visit Italy is enjoy a drink at a bar. You will start by learning the names of some popular drinks. Activity 1...Week 1: Drinks and snacks at an Italian bar: 2 Pronouncing the names of drinks -...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Rio 2016: A short Paralympics reading list
Health, Sports & Psychology

Rio 2016: A short Paralympics reading list

...University of Salford, salutes the prosthetics that will be on display at Rio - and, more, the acheivements of the people who sport them: More perhaps than any other visual event, Paralympic sprinting shows what can be achieved by dedication, commitment and a design that challenges what can ostensibly be called the “accepted” boundaries. But we mustn’t forget that...
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Video 5 mins
Social housing and working class heritage
History & The Arts

Social housing and working class heritage

...University; and Alan Powers, Professor in Architecture and Cultural History at the University of Greenwich. This material forms part of The Open University Course AD281 Understanding global heritage... Social housing and working class heritage An introduction to this album. Social housing: winners and losers Iconic status or demolition? Social housing estates have had...
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Audio 1 hr 30 mins
Exploring Law
Society, Politics & Law

Exploring Law

...University, and Frances Gibb, Legal Editor of The Times... Newsworthy Lawyers Professor Gary Slapper of The Open University, and Frances Gibb, Legal Editor of The Times, discuss opening up the legal system for public scrutiny. Privacy Laws and The Media Professor Gary Slapper of The Open University, and Frances Gibb, Legal Editor of The Times discuss issues surrounding...
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Audio 1 hr 9 mins
Women in Science
Science, Maths & Technology

Women in Science

...University asked some of the female scientists currently working in its Faculty of Science, to nominate their personal choice of outstanding woman of science. The female scientists nominated include several Nobel Prize Laureates, such as Marie Curie, Dorothy Hodgkin and American geneticist, Barbara McClintock. The academics also talk about their own experiences of being a...
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Audio 46 mins
The science of nutrition and healthy eating Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

The science of nutrition and healthy eating

...University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to your career, and to provide evidence of continuing professional development. Once you are signed in, you can manage your digital badges online from My OpenLearn. In addition, you can download and print your...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Bumblebees
Nature & Environment

Bumblebees

...guide...[bumblebee in a purple flower] Bumblebees are important pollinators and one common UK species (Bombus terrestris) can even be purchased for greenhouse pollination. But bumblebees are declining in numbers and we don’t really know why. An obvious possible reason is the decline in the extent and quantity of wild flowers that provide food for the bees. Maybe...
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Article 10 mins
Volunteers in Green Social prescribing: contributions and inclusion
Nature & Environment

Volunteers in Green Social prescribing: contributions and inclusion

...guided walks or supporting parkland events. In 2024, volunteers contributed 11,352 hours of their time across 50 different parks and greenspaces! Some volunteers support on a more casual basis through Community Volunteering. Volunteers also support the 5 Ways Café at St Andrew’s Church in Great Linford. Established as a dementia-friendly community café in 2019, the...
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Article 5 mins