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The physical world: helicopters
Science, Maths & Technology

The physical world: helicopters

...technology, and demonstrate what happens in an emergency landing. This material forms part of the course S207 The physical world... The physical world: helicopters An introduction to this album How helicopters fly Marie and Tracey from the Royal Berkshire Ambulance Unit find out how helicopter rotors work. Traditional rotor blades How rotor blades are constructed to cut...
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Audio 23 mins
Investigating spiders: life on a thread
Science, Maths & Technology

Investigating spiders: life on a thread

...technology allow advances in scientific knowledge and understanding. This material forms part of The Open University course S204 Biology: uniformity and diversity... Investigating spiders: life on a thread A short introduction to this album. Investigating the biophysics of spiders David Robinson explains the difference between spiders and insects, and takes a close look...
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Audio 28 mins
Personal and career development in engineering
Science, Maths & Technology

Personal and career development in engineering

...Technology - a Consultant's Perspective Moira Fowler talks about her role as a consultant, helping companies to implement cutting edge surface-mount technology for miniaturising circuit boards. An Engineer's role in Disaster Relief Eddie James talks about his work as an engineer rebuilding essential infrastructure in areas affected by disaster. Professional Engineering...
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Audio 1 hr 6 mins
How do you know you are in a smart city?
Society, Politics & Law

How do you know you are in a smart city?

Integrated urban technology is less apparent when it is functioning well says, Gillian Rose, Professor of Human Geography at the University of Oxford...Recorded at The Open University for BBC Radio 4's sociological discussion programme, Thinking Allowed. Transcript
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Video 5 mins
Learning Design resources to support embedding sustainability competencies and learning outcomes in course materials
Education & Development

Learning Design resources to support embedding sustainability competencies and learning outcomes in course materials

...educators to reflect on whether sustainability can be included in the course design, and to flag that support is available. The United Nations (UN) defines sustainability as development that: Meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Works towards building an inclusive, sustainable and resilient future...
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From Zero Day to Doomsday – Public Lecture
Digital & Computing

From Zero Day to Doomsday – Public Lecture

...technology, which will run from April October 2018. In From Zero Day to Doomsday, Mike will focus on the potential threat from hidden software bugs that are being exploited by criminals and governments alike with the intention of causing harm to the computer systems that we all rely on. After his lecture, Mike will be joined by a panel of experts to discuss the topic in...
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Imperial Rome and Ostia
History & The Arts

Imperial Rome and Ostia

...technology: from Babylon to Singapore... Imperial Rome and Ostia A brief introduction to the album. The construction of Imperial Rome A large scale model shows us how Imperial Rome once looked and we also learn some of its fascinating history. Aqueducts in Rome A look at how aqueducts were a great engineering achievement in Imperial Rome. The Aurelianic wall The renewed...
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Audio 57 mins
Understanding Identity
Society, Politics & Law

Understanding Identity

...technology has meant that we can be whoever we want to be. Infertile couples have the chance of conceiving a child; a man can become a woman; if an organ fails, you can get a new one. But is it all for the greater good? There are people in today's society who wouldn't think twice about putting a patent on our biological and genetic heritage. The tracks on this album...
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Audio 1 hr 48 mins