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Dr Vicky Taylor on her work with Asian Elephants
Science, Maths & Technology

Dr Vicky Taylor on her work with Asian Elephants

Dr Vicky Taylor describes her work with Asian elephants and how the partnership with Woburn Safari Park contributes to our courses...Explore the OU/BBC series Vicky Taylor was academic advisor for
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Social care, social work and the law
Health, Sports & Psychology

Social care, social work and the law

...becoming a lecturer. She describes her experiences, key principles of the work, and offers invaluable advice to students and practitioners alike. Independent social work service The issue of representation is key in all social work services. Two key aspects are highlighted here: the representation of children’s wishes and presenting in court. Life after care Ruth Hayman...
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Revision and examinations
Education & Development

Revision and examinations

...students, and put a mark by any that echo your feelings. STUDENT COMMENTS STRATEGY SEE SECTION On revision I leave revision to the last minute and then get in a flap. Plan your revision. 3 I just read and re-read my notes but they don’t stick. Try some new understanding and learning strategies. 3 I’m never sure where to start revising. Use Activity 2 as a starting...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Rupesh Shah On Using Systems Thinking In Practice
Society, Politics & Law

Rupesh Shah On Using Systems Thinking In Practice

...OU for over 15 years; initially as a research fellow on the PersSyst Project (working alongside Rose Armson in supporting systems thinking for People services at the OU) and then as an Associate Lecturer on an undergraduate and postgraduate modules in systems thinking. Rupesh received his BSc (Hons) from the University of Bath in Business Administration in 1997. He gained...
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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
Systems explained by Humberto Maturana
Money & Business

Systems explained by Humberto Maturana

...OU. Prof Raul Espejo who worked with Humberto in Chile during the Allende years and later held chairs at Aston and Lincoln Universities and is the current Director General of WOSC (the World Organisation of Systems & Cybernetics) was also present and contributes to the conversation. The original filming was probably on Wednesday 12th March 1997. Humberto then presented a...
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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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