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Studying Environments and Societies
Society, Politics & Law

Studying Environments and Societies

...human geography have to do with studying the environment? ...[Severe storms roll through the downtown Chicago area on 5/28/2013 - Chicago, IL.] Transcript Hi! my name’s Michael Pryke. I'm Head of the School of Politics, Philosophy, Economics, Development and Geography. I'm here with George Revill who is from the Geography Discipline. Hi George – Hello – Michael:...
The refugees hoping to make a splash at Rio 2016
Health, Sports & Psychology

The refugees hoping to make a splash at Rio 2016

...humanity: sports. Prior to this year’s games, Mardini and her fellow teammates would not have been eligible to participate on any Olympic team. Yet that’s a violation of the Olympic Charter, which considers playing sports a human right. “Every individual,” the Charter reads, “must have the possibility of practicing sport, without discrimination of any kind.”...
About OpenLearn Wales
OpenLearn Cymru Wales

About OpenLearn Wales

...resources developed and curated by The Open University in Wales...Whether you live, work or study in Wales or are simply curious about the country – you’ve found the right place to learn something new, for free. On OpenLearn Wales you’ll find a selection of free resources relevant to Wales and Welsh life. These include online courses, videos, interactive...
Introducing key global development challenges
Society, Politics & Law

Introducing key global development challenges

...resources be managed? What can guarantee equality and fairness? What kind of good change do you want? Such challenges ask unsettling questions as well as promote alternative visions of what is meant by development...Global development requires thinking about social, economic, political, cultural and environmental change in ways that acknowledge the complexity and...
Welcome to the Health and Social Care CPD hub
Health, Sports & Psychology

Welcome to the Health and Social Care CPD hub

...resources to support your professional development...Welcome to the Health and Social Care CPD hub. CPD – continuing professional development – is a term used to describe activity that contributes to professionals’ development of knowledge, skills and behaviours. It can include many different types of activity, including reading, engaging in structured learning,...
Seven Wonders of the Microbe World
Science, Maths & Technology

Seven Wonders of the Microbe World

...human race with the technological advances of genetic engineering and nitrogen fixation, the vision of life on Mars, the life-saving properties of antibiotics and food preservation, along with the wonderful taste of beer. Using expert commentary, animation and stylised visuals, these videos provide an engaging introduction to microbiology, by examining the impact microbes...
Free online Spanish courses
Education & Development

Free online Spanish courses

Discover these free Spanish courses on OpenLearn..._Find out more about The Open University's Language courses and qualifications. _ [university ready - white back ] This resource is part of the University Ready hub. Find more resources like this on the hub homepage.
Free online French courses
Education & Development

Free online French courses

Discover these free French courses on OpenLearn..._Find out more about The Open University's Language courses and qualifications. _ [university ready - white back ] This resource is part of the University Ready hub. Find more resources like this on the hub homepage.