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Why grow a tree? Barriers and boosters for landowners to adopt agroforestry
Society, Politics & Law

Why grow a tree? Barriers and boosters for landowners to adopt agroforestry

...OU Economics hosted a seminar with Dr Aiora Zabala of The Open University and Anique Hillbrand, programme manager at OroVerde, the Tropical Forest Foundation, who shared their research and experience on forest and landscape restoration in Mexico and Guatemala. Trailer Watch the trailer below for the seminar, Why grow a tree? Barriers and boosters for landowners to adopt...
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From Zero Day to Doomsday – Public Lecture
Digital & Computing

From Zero Day to Doomsday – Public Lecture

...OU Module TM112 Introduction to computing and information technology, which will run from April October 2018. In From Zero Day to Doomsday, Mike will focus on the potential threat from hidden software bugs that are being exploited by criminals and governments alike with the intention of causing harm to the computer systems that we all rely on. After his lecture, Mike will...
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Introducing research in law and beyond
Society, Politics & Law

Introducing research in law and beyond

...becomes ‘grey literature’ where the purpose of generating the knowledge is not primarily for publication. This overview of the research process makes it seem quite straightforward. In reality it is likely to feel chaotic at times and possibly more stressful than the overview suggests. At the beginning you can feel confused, tentative and sometimes unsettled. It is...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Communication in the healthcare sector
Education & Development

Communication in the healthcare sector

...students studying level 3 concepts in the field such as Principles and Contexts or A levels. Open this resouce. Communication (Principles and Contexts Level 3) [Communication in the healthcare sector page images] This is a resource to encourage and support effective communication in Health and Social Care. The resource is suitable for students studying level 3 concepts...
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Activity 5 mins
Donald Trump, President elect: A collection
Society, Politics & Law

Donald Trump, President elect: A collection

This Friday, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. Experts from the OU and beyond share their insights into the man - and what his policies might mean for the world...[Donald Trump gives a thumbs up to a crowd in Arizona] To the victor, the spoils
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Article 5 mins
So, you want to be a nurse? A brief introduction to nursing
Health, Sports & Psychology

So, you want to be a nurse? A brief introduction to nursing

...students explain what inspired them to want to become a nurse and why they chose to study with The Open University. INTERVIEWER: What inspired you to want to become a nurse? STUDENT 1: I never really thought about nursing until my mother was sick. At the time, I was working in insurance and I can just remember watching the palliative team dealing with my mum and how they...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Professionals negotiating different ways of knowing
Education & Development

Professionals negotiating different ways of knowing

...become social workers. She used an approach known as Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. In this interview, Dr Fiona Audrey-Smith talks with Dr Ferguson about how changing her job midway through her Prof Doc affected her studies. In recounting her doctoral journey, she explains that what started with a very practical exploration (how people learn to be an effective...
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Discussion Hub - Exodus: Our Journey to Europe
Society, Politics & Law

Discussion Hub - Exodus: Our Journey to Europe

Share your views on the OU/BBC co-production 'Exodus: Our Journey to Europe'. ...[illustration of people debating] What did you think of the series 'Exodus: Our Journey to Europe' and the refugees' stories in the series? Have your say using the comment section below.
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Activity 10 mins