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Studying Darwin
Nature & Environment

Studying Darwin

...Introduction - We have divided the collection under the following headings: Evolution and natural selection Animals at the extremes Studying mammals How Darwin has influenced others Within the sections you will see a list of courses that appear elsewhere on the OpenLearn site – click on the link and this will take you to the appropriate course. You can return to this...
Level 1: Introductory 1 hr
COP26 and the Glasgow Pact...one small step
Nature & Environment

COP26 and the Glasgow Pact...one small step

...management now aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement under the GFANZ. [A row of flags at the COP26 event in Glasgow 2021.] Plurilateral deals Outside of the formal UN process, Nations are free to sign up to other ‘plurilateral’ agreements. Significant progress was made on a sparkling array of these under the management of the UK Presidency including:...
The frozen planet
Nature & Environment

The frozen planet

...introduction to the frozen planet, including the temperature in the polar regions; the energy from the Sun and the seasons; reading and understanding graphs and maps; and how the Arctic and Antarctic regions are defined...This free course is a general introduction to the frozen planet, including the temperature in the polar regions; the energy from the Sun and the...
Level 1: Introductory 7 hrs
Technological innovation: a resource-based view
Science, Maths & Technology

Technological innovation: a resource-based view

...introduction to a range of related concepts, ideas and debates which enable you to develop a critical understanding of capabilities in relation to technological innovation. It will enable you to develop a critical understanding of the development, management and application of some of the most important capabilities for technological innovation...This free course,...
Learning from human remains: Seianti's skeleton
History & The Arts

Learning from human remains: Seianti's skeleton

...introduction to this album. The sarcophagus An introduction to the most complete Etruscan skeleton in existence. Who was Seianti? Seianti’s clothing and jewellery give us many clues about her identity. Seianti’s skeleton A pathology expert builds up a fascinating picture of Seianti’s health, lifestyle, and death. Reconstructing Seianti A forensic-medical artist and...
The Graeco-Roman city of Paestum
History & The Arts

The Graeco-Roman city of Paestum

...introduction to this album. The Greek city of Poseidonia An introduction to the early Greek city and three of the best preserved temples. The Tomb of the Diver A spectacular tomb illustration reveals Greek cultural behaviour. After the Lucanian conquest How the city was conquered by indigenous people who occupied the city in the 5th Century. How Poseidonia became Paestum...
Buildings of ancient Rome
History & The Arts

Buildings of ancient Rome

...introduction to this album’s contents. Temples of republican Rome An introduction to the remains of some of the most significant Roman temples in the Campus Martius. The Porticus of Octavia The grand gateway to the temple precinct. The Circus Flaminius The parade ground where triumphal processions mustered is also famous for the games held there. Largo Argentina Four...
The range of work with young people
Education & Development

The range of work with young people

...Introduction - In this course we will be looking at the range of settings within which practitioners work with young people. Some people reading it will have experience of working with young people in at least one setting. Others may have a more general interest in young people and may have begun to think about the ‘spaces’ within which they spend their time, and the...