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Art history in Wales
Education & Development

Art history in Wales

...Open Qualifications...Find out more about The Open University's Art History courses I am the Chair of the Open Qualifications at The Open University, including the Open Degree and Open Masters, and I was part of the team that developed YXM130. What excited me about the development of the module was the way it allowed learners to take control of ......
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The future of rural Ireland - nuances, scale and fighting back
OpenLearn Ireland

The future of rural Ireland - nuances, scale and fighting back

...resources. The success of these groups, according to CEDRA, has been in the identification of a specific need, the identification of potential and subsequently harnessing a network of pre-existing supports. Their adoption of an integrated and territorial approach to the challenge of economic development is seen as key to their success. In many ways, this prescription...
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Politics, knowledge and social change during the COVID-19 pandemic
Society, Politics & Law

Politics, knowledge and social change during the COVID-19 pandemic

...education and knowledge exchange. It is here that open and distance learning has a powerful role to play.Various international and inter-governmental bodies have reported the need to build the capacity of NGOs and CSOs (Civil Society Organisations), particularly at more local levels. For instance, the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, which is a UN-created body that...
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Decolonising the Curriculum through the History of Mathematics
Science, Maths & Technology

Decolonising the Curriculum through the History of Mathematics

...Open University mathematics teaching to include the broader and more nuanced historical material necessary to show the rich diversity of contributions to mathematical development, another way must be sought. Our proposal is to create an open access online resource containing original and secondary source material which exemplifies the diversity of mathematical...
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Nutritional psychiatry is the future of mental health treatment
Health, Sports & Psychology

Nutritional psychiatry is the future of mental health treatment

...education to take nutrition seriously argues Dr Joyce Cavaye, Senior Lecturer in the School of Health, Wellbeing and Social Care at The Open University...A lack of essential nutrients is known to contribute to the onset of poor mental health in people suffering from anxiety and depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and ADHD. Nutritional psychiatry is a growing...
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Six Nations 2017
Health, Sports & Psychology

Six Nations 2017

...resources...[A rugby match in progress] The Six Nations Championship, the annual international rugby union competition involving six European teams: England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales is back. Discover all the different ways in which sport impacts our lives and explore The Open University's sports and fitness modules and qualifications by trying a free...
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Make a changing world a better place
Science, Maths & Technology

Make a changing world a better place

...the next generation of business talent with free online learning...[Logo for NSC Global] The world is constantly changing and the technology sector is crucial in helping organisations and individuals stay connected by enabling employees to work remotely and keep their businesses running efficiently. At NSC we believe that an understanding of technology is essential for
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Esports: an introduction to the industry
Science, Maths & Technology

Esports: an introduction to the industry

...Open University's Business of Esports CPD qualification by heading over to CPD Competition. Esports refers to competitive, organised video gaming. Players, either individually or in teams, compete against each other at local, national and international tournaments. Unlike casual gaming, which is done mainly for personal enjoyment, esports is structured more like...
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