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Island Arc Magmatism: Santorini
Science, Maths & Technology

Island Arc Magmatism: Santorini

...history? This eruption left a geological caldera surrounded by huge amounts of volcanic ash. In this album, Open University geologists Richard Thorpe and Steve Blake take us on a geological tour of the island. They piece together the likely sequence of events of the eruption which destroyed an ancient civilisation. This material forms part of the course: S339...
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Audio 39 mins
Textiles in Ghana
History & The Arts

Textiles in Ghana

...histories... Textiles in Ghana A short introduction to this album. Ghana: Introduction to Kente weaving A short history of the tradition of the Kente weavers in the Ashanti region of Ghana. Nana Asante Fremprong, a local businessman and master weaver, describes the method and skills involved in the process and how it's been updated without the loss of traditional values...
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Audio 48 mins
To restore or not to restore?
History & The Arts

To restore or not to restore?

...history; for their story. When they were first constructed, we can imagine them shiny and new. Then over the centuries, they take some knocks, get put to different uses, and eventually end up bearing the patina of age as we see them today. If we intervene now, to stop them decaying, we stop their story; we bring their history to a close. They cease to age, as we repair...
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How can mobile technology help underpin reproductive rights?
Health, Sports & Psychology

How can mobile technology help underpin reproductive rights?

...family planning is being used and shared, reports Christabel Ligami...An innovative mobile technology is helping countries in Sub-Sahara Africa access vital data on family planning and reproductive health every six months. Performance Monitoring and Accountability 2020 (PMA2020), which uses the mobile technology, provides information useful for reporting, planning,...
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Alternative education: listening to the voices of young people
Education & Development

Alternative education: listening to the voices of young people

...families find themselves with limited educational choices, often differing from traditional schooling methods. One home-educated 14-year-old participant appreciated the time with extended family, which wouldn't be possible in a conventional school setting. The study found that children and teenagers place high value on having a say in their educational paths, supported by...
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Making connections in end-of-life conversations: essential tips for professionals
Health, Sports & Psychology

Making connections in end-of-life conversations: essential tips for professionals

...families want from health and social care professionals at these times? In a diverse society, there are cultural and personal preferences in terms of communication expectations, with some patients and families preferring partial or even non-disclosure – this means they may not want to know all information or not in great detail. This animation suggests ways health and...
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OpenLearn Scotland
Society, Politics & Law

OpenLearn Scotland

In this hub you'll find an abundance of FREE resources on the nation's history, society and culture.
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Roman funerary monuments
History & The Arts

Roman funerary monuments

...families commemorated. Examining the type, scale, location, decoration, and epitaph of each tomb allows us to build up a detailed picture of a life lived thousands of years ago. This material forms part of The Open University course A219 Exploring the classical world... Roman funerary monuments An introduction to this album. Fragments as clues Thousands of ancient...
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