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60 Second Adventures In Astronomy: Exoplanets
Science, Maths & Technology

60 Second Adventures In Astronomy: Exoplanets

How have scientists studied distant stars to learn more about exoplanets, the invisible planets that orbit them?...Find out about The Open University's Natural Sciences courses. Transcript Read Andrew Notron on what can be learnt from observing exoplanets The SuperWASP project Discover how you can study physics and astronomy with The Open University
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The social work phone-in: have your say
Health, Sports & Psychology

The social work phone-in: have your say

Can you decide who should be primarily responsible for care?...Find out more about The Open University's Social Work courses and qualifications. In this interactive, you can share your views and see what the experts think about each dilemma. [Social worker phone-in: share your views] Select the image above to start your journey.
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Battered, Hurt, ...Shutting? Why has BHS struggled on the high street?
Money & Business

Battered, Hurt, ...Shutting? Why has BHS struggled on the high street?

...out. Leigh Sparks explains how a High Street stalwart can come so badly unstuck...Department store BHS has gone into administration after failing to find a buyer. It is a worrying time for more than 10,000 employees and could be viewed as another piece of evidence that the UK high street is in terminal decline. Retailers have been battered by the onslaught of changing...
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Machine translation – using online tools to improve your language learning
Education & Development

Machine translation – using online tools to improve your language learning

...out more about how these tools can improve your language learning...Find out more about The Open University's Language courses and qualifications. If you are trying to learn a language in the age of readily available free online translation tools such as Google Translate or DeepL then you probably know that many teachers’ and learners’ attitudes to these tools are –...
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Five tips for relaxing during difficult times
Health, Sports & Psychology

Five tips for relaxing during difficult times

...out. Here Dr Mathijs Lucassen offers five tips so that you can relax...We are living in especially uncertain times. During the 2020/2021 lockdowns, like many others, I thought of some practical ways in which I could be of assistance. I have recently run some online relaxation sessions for colleagues in my faculty at The Open University. It has been a while since I...
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Why New York-style rent controls would not work in London
Society, Politics & Law

Why New York-style rent controls would not work in London

...out of the central areas, leaving them a monocultural wasteland of bankers and businessmen. Those who stay are crammed into ever more cramped and unsanitary accommodation, while those who now commute from distant suburbs make this the country’s capital of gridlock. To avoid a descent into the cosmopolitan elitism of Tokyo or Pyongyang, where only the richest and most...
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Why do a project as part of your study?
Education & Development

Why do a project as part of your study?

...out more about The Open University's Business and Management courses and qualifications [business meeting] Projects are common in university teaching, but they are different from the types of study that students experience regularly. Most of us are more used to learning about a particular subject or skill, with teaching that is designed to help you understand this subject...
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5 quick tips to boost your wellbeing
Education & Development

5 quick tips to boost your wellbeing

...out signifying 'freedom' in front of a sunset] We all juggle different roles throughout the day – employee, parent, student, etc. Each role demands different energy and emotions, so creating a transitional routine can help us decompress as we switch from one to the next. This ‘airlock’ might involve a short walk, reading, having a coffee and chat, or simply finding...
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