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The future of emojis
Languages

The future of emojis

...technology developing so rapidly, what’s likely to be the future for this colourful cast of characters? Philip Seargeant – Senior Lecturer in Applied Linguistics – explores the possibilities...Find out more about The Open University's Language Studies qualification. Emojis are a product of the digital communications revolution. They were designed specifically to...
About University Ready
Education & Development

About University Ready

...education...[Four students sitting at a table smiling] So, you’re heading to university! It’s an exciting prospect, but you’re sure to have questions about what’s in store. That’s why we have pulled together resources from universities in Wales to help make your time in higher education rewarding, fun, and safe. University Ready is your easy-to-use hub, whether...
Is public spending a drain on the economy or the mark of a civilised society?
Society, Politics & Law

Is public spending a drain on the economy or the mark of a civilised society?

...technology in smart phones started, not with private business, but with the government (mainly through research for the defence industry). The private sector has a role to play in innovation, but often takes a short-term view, focusing on a quick return to shareholders, and will not embrace risks, which government is better equipped to take. Moreover, markets are not good...
How to be a critical reader
Languages

How to be a critical reader

...technology, you will need to judge whether a text is an appropriate and reliable source. Some texts will be more factual than others and some will attempt to influence your opinions. The purpose of the questions you ask in this course will be to evaluate what you are reading. As you do the activities you will develop your ability to read critically by asking questions...
Level 2: Intermediate 7 hrs
How India reacted to Sundar Pichai's new role at Google - and what will he do?
Science, Maths & Technology

How India reacted to Sundar Pichai's new role at Google - and what will he do?

...technology company Google. Looking forward to interviews with neighbors of Sundar Pichai and scenes of sweet distribution at his native village. — greatbong (@greatbong) August 10, 2015 Sundar Pichai Became Google’s New CEO And The Indian Internet Could Think Of Only One Joke http://t.co/PLTbatyTbQ via @BuzzFeedIndia — Shivam Vij (@DilliDurAst) August 11, 2015...
Why did poorer people vote to leave the European Union?
Society, Politics & Law

Why did poorer people vote to leave the European Union?

...education. Another area in which the public was even more of one mind was in their awareness that the NHS has a funding problem. To find out where those left out of rising prosperity differed from the rest, however, we need to look at other survey questions. These introduce two important caveats to the popular narrative: that at least until the eve of the referendum...
Evolution and the human family
Science, Maths & Technology

Evolution and the human family

...size seems to contradict the Darwinian model of inclusive fitness but it can be explained as a tradeoff between the cost of bringing up children and the number of children in a family. The limits of a Darwinian approach to the family Does technology lead behaviour or does behaviour lead technology? Ruth Mace argues that the pill was invented to serve a Darwinian need....
How is Milton Keynes a ‘smart’ city?
Society, Politics & Law

How is Milton Keynes a ‘smart’ city?

...city’, and how is smart rooted into Milton Keynes’ past and future?...50 years ago, the government authorised a unique experiment in urban culture, planning and transport - the New Town of Milton Keynes. The following video takes a look at MK, to examine how technology and innovation have shaped its past, and how the digital is set to change its future. Transcript...