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Space scientist: John Zarnecki
Science, Maths & Technology

Space scientist: John Zarnecki

...technology developed by the space programme that's set to improve our lives on Earth... Space scientist: John Zarnecki A brief introduction to this album. Big questions about our universe Zarnecki talks about the projects and ideas that drive him: sending scientific instruments into outer space, how our solar system evolved, and whether life exists on other planets....
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Audio 21 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
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
Tomorrow's Ed
Education & Development

Tomorrow's Ed

...education? We've pulled together some of our best FREE learning content pondering this question...From July 16th, The Open University will be exploring the future of education - what's possible, what might happen and what we are already innovating at The OU. Follow the Facebook and Twitter page for more information on #TomorrowsEd and explore some of our related FREE...
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Article 5 mins
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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Article 5 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
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
Hybrid working: organisational development
Money & Business

Hybrid working: organisational development

...education, work expectations and access to technology. Understanding how to bring different generations together to learn from each other can be beneficial to an organisation, to encourage diversity and different perspectives. The infographic from Generation Z provides a useful overview of the traits, characteristics and values each generation may bring to the workplace....
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Level 1: Introductory 21 hrs