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Make a changing world a better place
Science, Maths & Technology

Make a changing world a better place

...free courses and training to anyone looking to change their career path or expand their skills and the job opportunities available to them. OpenLearn is home to a large range of technology courses which allow individuals to enhance their understanding of all aspects of technology, from very specific specialist training for IT professionals to broader more general courses...
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Article 10 mins
Dr Matt Balme on modelling the landscape of Mars
Science, Maths & Technology

Dr Matt Balme on modelling the landscape of Mars

...like ancient flood plains. “Since studying Aram Dorsum, our group has found many more of these “fossilised rivers” around this area, which suggest that ancient Mars was warmer and wetter than it is today; this makes Aram Dorsum a great site to visit to look for evidence of past life on Mars.” Dig deeper into the red planet Try a free course on astronomy or geology...
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Video 5 mins
Studying Social Work at The Open University
Health, Sports & Psychology

Studying Social Work at The Open University

...knowledges, social work engages people and structures to address life challenges and enhance wellbeing...” (IFSW, July 2014). Check out the animation below which summarises the real-life experiences and motivations of Open University social work students and graduates. Plus explore more with our free courses related to social work, which are listed below. Transcript...
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Article 15 mins
Finding the Truth
Society, Politics & Law

Finding the Truth

...and immersive stories to find out what you really know about crime. [Finding the truth promo image] Select the image above to begin your criminal justice journey. Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Edge or try a free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Interested in criminology? Try a FREE course...
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Activity 30 mins
Talk the talk
Education & Development

Talk the talk

...free course introduces the mechanics of effective, persuasive oral presentations, by giving you the opportunity to analyse examples and then create your own. Using resources such as TED Talk videos, you will see how experts deliver professional talks and famous speeches, observe what works, and identify how language connects ideas and keeps a listener engaged...This...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Developing a research question in International Relations
Society, Politics & Law

Developing a research question in International Relations

...free course, taken from the MA in International Relations (Part 2), explores why research questions matter and what makes a good research question. Research questions are vital for any academic inquiry, yet writing a good one is not easy. A well-designed question enables you to clearly define and communicate a focused area of research in a way that is manageable within...
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Level 3: Advanced 3 hrs
Does prison work?
Society, Politics & Law

Does prison work?

...free course allows you to listen to a discussion on the purpose, efficacy and regulation of prisons. Does prison benefit those serving the sentence or simply satisfy a public demand?...Does prison work and what purpose does it serve? This free course allows you to listen to a discussion on the purpose, efficacy and regulation of prisons. Does prison benefit those serving...
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
Neighbourhood nature
Nature & Environment

Neighbourhood nature

...free course, Neighbourhood nature, will provide you with basic scientific and observational skills so that you can go into your local neighbourhood to discover the animals and plants in open spaces. You will learn how to observe, identify and record the wildlife around you, building up a picture of a small part of your local environment...There is a fascinating world of...
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Level 1: Introductory 1 hr