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Exploring ancient Greek religion
History & The Arts

Exploring ancient Greek religion

...communicate with him. How, then, did people and communities know how to worship Amphiaraos? In this course, you will explore this question by looking at textual and visual evidence relating to Amphiaraos’ sanctuary, which was located at a town called Oropos, in northeast Attica. You will engage with this material to learn about some of the different ways the ancient...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
‘Making Food Allergies Your Business’ Podcast Series on safer dining
Health, Sports & Psychology

‘Making Food Allergies Your Business’ Podcast Series on safer dining

...community what they would like businesses to do to create more inclusive and safer dining experiences. [Icon of hands shaking together and the text 'Food for Everyone', advocating for allergy-inclusive discussions.] My name is Claire McGuigan and I am a nurse lecturer at The Open University based in Northern Ireland. I have developed a passion and specialist interest in...
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Audio 2 hrs
How has Teddy Kinyanjui taken plastic out of reforestation?
Nature & Environment

How has Teddy Kinyanjui taken plastic out of reforestation?

...community conflicts, especially among pastoralists in Northern Kenya who fight over pasture for their animals,” says Kinyajui. “Good environmental management is, therefore, crucial for peace among these communities.” He hopes to partner with like-minded organisations and youth who herd livestock with slings to disperse more seeds in arid lands. “We would [also]...
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Article 5 mins
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

...community adoption of sustainable agroforestry practices as well as the range of socio-economic impacts these practices may have. Nature-based solutions to climate change In this video Dr Aiora Zabala explores the benefits of planting trees in productive ecosystems. She explores the motivations behind planting trees on a community and individual level and how they can...
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Video 5 mins
Classical Studies: festivals
History & The Arts

Classical Studies: festivals

...community elements that make up a modern-day festival. Transcript The Compitalia Imagine a festival with music, lots of wine, food and a procession thrown into the mix. It doesn’t sound too different from the festivals of today, does it? Dr Jess Hughes, Senior Lecturer in Classical Studies, explores 'The Compitalia' – a Roman mid-winter festival centred around...
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Video 10 mins
The Linux Effect: 20th Anniversary
Science, Maths & Technology

The Linux Effect: 20th Anniversary

...community. We will hear from its users, its innovators and its originators. This is the story of Linux. For an entry level approach to learning Linux, try The Open University course T155 Linux: an introduction... Introducing Linux Some say Leenix, some Leenux, some say Linux. So how do you say it? Linux - Origins Richard Stallman broke free of the closed proprietary world...
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Audio 32 mins
Assessing contemporary science
Science, Maths & Technology

Assessing contemporary science

...communicated. The second half of the course will focus more closely on a specific scientific topic – plastics – and give you a chance to practise these skills by considering the topic's social impact, building a glossary of unfamiliar terms, and evaluating relevant information sources...Effective communication is essential in science, but do you ever wonder whether...
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Level 2: Intermediate 9 hrs
Messaging apps – staying connected and in control with mobile messaging
Languages

Messaging apps – staying connected and in control with mobile messaging

...communicate. Instead, people are clear that they shouldn’t always feel under pressure to reply straight away and can do so in their own time. ‘People are attempting to assert control over their communicative practices’ [Young black guy, casually dressed in a brown T-shirt, looking at a smart phone.]People also accept that this is true for their friends and family,...
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Article 5 mins