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War, Intervention and Development
Nature & Environment

War, Intervention and Development

...Open University provides insight into the educational value of the Sierra Leone case study. This material is taken from The Open University course TU875 War, intervention and development... War, Intervention and Development A short introduction to this album. The Sierra Leone Sanctions Debate A discussion of sanctions, with specific reference to Sierra Leone, and how they...
What is Critical Race Theory?
Education & Development

What is Critical Race Theory?

...Educational Research Association online resource. Available at: https://www.bera.ac.uk/publication/critical-race-theory-crt (Accessed: 11 February 2021). Solorzano, D. and Yosso, T. (2000) ‘Toward a critical race theory of Chicana and Chicano education’, in C. Tejeda, C. Martinez and Z. Leonardo (eds) Demarcating the Border of Chicana(o)/Latina(o) Education....
What is the Sport and Fitness Hub?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What is the Sport and Fitness Hub?

...resources – courses, articles, interactives and videos – that explore many themes within sport and fitness. The Open University has offered formal learning in sport and fitness since 2008 and has also offered free learning through OpenLearn during this time. OpenLearn content has been developed to provide taster materials for potential new students, as a means of...
A difficult conversation to have about racism
Education & Development

A difficult conversation to have about racism

...education, where I could count on one hand how many brown or black children there were, did have an impact. I was different. When you’re a POC (person of colour), your experiences are often very different in comparison to your average “white” person. I often find myself being the only brown person in the room. I remember my first day of uni and thinking “Great,...
Biology Week
Miscellaneous

Biology Week

...resources covering different aspects of biology for you to explore and enjoy. Did you know? Our biology programmes R58 BSc (Hons) Biology and Q64 BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences (Biology) have been awarded interim accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology. Copyright: Royal Society of BiologyDegree accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology acknowledges academic...
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Insights into Policing and Racism in the UK – a collection
Education & Development

Insights into Policing and Racism in the UK – a collection

...Open Justice Centre was created in 2016 to leverage the expertise of The OU Law School for the public benefit. It provides opportunities for students to engage in a range of pro bono activities. Since its inception the Centre has worked in partnership with The Freedom Law Clinic (FLC), a not-for-profit company providing pro bono research and advice on appeals for people...
Hip Hop and the Institution
History & The Arts

Hip Hop and the Institution

...Open University, UK...The Hip Hop and the Institution conference took place on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th September 2025 and marked the second hybrid event organised by The Open University’s Hip Hop Collaborative. The event consisted of a collection of presentations, performances, discussions, networking events, and featured keynote speeches and contributions from:...
Writing your research proposal
Education & Development

Writing your research proposal

...Education and Language Studies (WELS) at The Open University, you are required to submit a research proposal. Your proposal will outline the research project you would like to pursue if you’re offered a place. When reviewing your proposal, there are three broad considerations that those responsible for admission onto the programme will bear in mind: 1. Is this PhD / PD...