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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

...project that explored race and policing. The comparative project examined the legal frameworks in the UK and the US and traced the historical parallels and important differences between the legal developments in both countries. The project was launched in part as a response to the death of George Floyd by the Minneapolis police, which further highlighted the issue of...
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Video 10 mins
Partnerships and networks in work with young people
Health, Sports & Psychology

Partnerships and networks in work with young people

...project review [and] at the management structures. For example, if there were issues in relation to face-to-face delivery, which managers could or should be involved in unravelling some of those issues. At the end of the project we would produce a report where we would evaluate not only what we have produced but also what we have learnt from each other and the partnership...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Young people and religion: creative learning with history
History & The Arts

Young people and religion: creative learning with history

...project, which has worked extensively with schools and other organisations in various European countries to develop this unique approach and produce accessible resources. This course will give you the pedagogical tools to engage in a unique approach to develop knowledge and understanding of religious diversity. This course has been developed in the framework of the...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Why maps are made
Society, Politics & Law

Why maps are made

...Introduction - This course looks at the prevalence of maps in everyday life, their uses and their importance. From mental maps to public transport and street maps it moves on to historical and history-making maps. Along with assessing the political importance of some maps it examines how we read maps and looks at how to evaluate the information contained within them....
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Building motivation and resilience in research
Science, Maths & Technology

Building motivation and resilience in research

...Introduction - Have you ever felt stuck on a project, demotivated after setbacks, or unsure how to regain momentum? Research and knowledge work – whether in a university lab, a company, or independent study – can be unpredictable. Progress is rarely linear, and setbacks are a natural part of the journey. Challenges such as failed experiments, rejected proposals, or...
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Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs
World Archaeology
History & The Arts

World Archaeology

...introduction to archaeology and its methodologies for excavation of sites that can be more than 12000 years old. Like piecing together a jigsaw puzzle but without a picture guide, archaeologists can establish how cities and civilisations developed, why humans started farming, and how empires formed and collapsed. This material forms part of The Open University course A251...
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Audio 1 hr 6 mins
Noise Pollution
Science, Maths & Technology

Noise Pollution

...introduction to this album. Noise Levels A fun, easy introduction to the scale of noise pollution and what kind of exposure leaves the ear irreparably damaged Driving Out Noise Car manufacturer Lexus insulate their trademark luxury cars, but what is the impact of 'white noise' on people living near motorways. Tuning Car Engines Experts from the Motor Industry Research...
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Audio 27 mins
Auftakt: intermediate German
Languages

Auftakt: intermediate German

...introduction to different aspects of everyday life in German speaking countries. The tracks contain recordings of German and Austrian native speakers and have been taken from the audio-visual materials for the Open University module L130 Auftakt, intermediate German... Introduction Three German cities City Tour Graz A tour of Graz Das Schlupfhaus Emergency shelter for...
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Video 55 mins