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The questioning human in an AI world
Education & Development

The questioning human in an AI world

...opens a conversation rather than closes one. In a world where generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly becoming part of everyday study and work, that mindset may be more important than ever. Across higher education, the use of GenAI is now widespread. Students are turning to AI tools to brainstorm ideas, check grammar, organise their thinking and, in some...
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Fighting hard while flying high: the personal story of a BA cabin crew trade unionist
Society, Politics & Law

Fighting hard while flying high: the personal story of a BA cabin crew trade unionist

...Open University's Social Sciences courses Setting the scene In the summer of 2022, talk of strikes taking place or being threatened across a number of airlines using UK airports was a staple feature in the media. Strikes by airline workers are not in 2022 ‘news’ as such. We have become used to hearing of industrial action in the sector, not least involving staff...
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Racial inequities in health: The impact of COVID-19 in Wales and beyond
Health, Sports & Psychology

Racial inequities in health: The impact of COVID-19 in Wales and beyond

...Open. 2021 Aug 18;11(8):e048335. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34408047/ Karl Murray (2020) The impact of COVID-19 on BAME Community and Voluntary Sector Organisations in Wales: Innovation, Resilience and Sustainability Saltus, R (2020) Holding on to the gains: Understanding the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on BAME groups in Wales Saltus, R (2020) On yearning for the...
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Start writing fiction
History & The Arts

Start writing fiction

...open mind. ‘I never wear anything else. A light, please.’ Discussion Source: Raymond Chandler (1958) Playback, Harmondsworth: Penguin. Genre(s): ‘classic’ detective fiction. Extract 2 The organ swelled as Jane approached the altar, light-headed with happiness and not eating. It had been worth it – the tiny waist of the wedding dress now fitted her with ease, and...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Marketing communications in the digital age
Money & Business

Marketing communications in the digital age

...Open University course B328 Marketing in action...The influence and impact of marketing can be seen all around. For instance, you may find marketing communications being used to promote various brands, increase charitable donations, persuade toddlers to eat their vegetables, or encourage teenagers to behave responsibly around alcohol. In this digital era, if you use...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
Life with the lions: Why relocating South African lions to Rwanda might create its own problems
Science, Maths & Technology

Life with the lions: Why relocating South African lions to Rwanda might create its own problems

...source population. Many arguments were taken into account. Prevalence of diseases need to be known and selecting individuals for the translocation cannot negatively influence the source population. One of the guidelines for this is that priority should be given to a source population in close geographic proximity to the destination. Genetics are hugely important During...
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About Jumpstart University
Education & Development

About Jumpstart University

...Open University curated with the Russell Group to help you take your first steps to university...Find out more about The Open University's courses and qualifications This hub has been developed by The Open University in collaboration with The Russell Group to support students get off to a great start at their new university or college. Whether you’re about to move on to...
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Soft skills training
Money & Business

Soft skills training

...Open University Open Degree qualification. The phrase ‘soft skills’ incorporates a wide variety of personality traits, communication and people skills, social attitudes and emotional intelligence. These qualities (also known as ‘core skills’) are increasingly important for success in the workplace – and not just for those in leadership positions. Everyone can...
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