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60 Second Adventures in Astronomy: Special relativity
Science, Maths & Technology

60 Second Adventures in Astronomy: Special relativity

Who had more fun in life, Albert Einstein or Richard Feynman? Whichever one of them was travelling faster...Find out about The Open University's Natural Sciences courses. Transcript Read Andrew Norton on the framework of special relativity and examples of measured time dilation and length contraction Discover how you can study physics and astronomy with The Open University
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A brief history of evolution
History & The Arts

A brief history of evolution

...University's Natural Sciences qualifications. Evolutionary concepts first appeared in early Greek writings, for example, in the work of Anaximander and Empedocles. Anaximander proposed that animals could be transformed from one kind to another, and Empedocles speculated that they could be made up of various combinations of pre-existing parts. However, evolutionary...
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60 Second Adventures in Astronomy: Event horizons
Science, Maths & Technology

60 Second Adventures in Astronomy: Event horizons

...is the point of no return? German physicist, Karl Schwarzchild calculated the event horizon of black holes. And it can tell us more about the eventual fate of all the galaxies...Find out more about The Open University's Natural Sciences courses. Transcript Read Stephen Serjeant on the speed of light Discover how you can study physics and astronomy with The Open University...
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Open Thinking
OpenLearn Ireland

Open Thinking

...University's approach to Research. This video sequence hints at the rich diversity of the world class research that is undertaken both on the main Walton Hall campus and in collaboration with top ranked institutions elsewhere in the UK and worldwide. Follow the listed links to find out more about the depth and breadth of Open University research, or to explore the...
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What are South Asian young adult carers’ aspirations for the future?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What are South Asian young adult carers’ aspirations for the future?

...university. The staff in the young adult carers may signpost you to other organisations who can provide additional support. Of course, your goals will probably change over time and some goals may be more realistic than others. Even if you had an assessment as a young carer, you can still complete the transition assessment as a young adult, as you will now be in a better...
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A brief introduction to the Chinese education system
Education & Development

A brief introduction to the Chinese education system

...University Childhood and Youth Studies qualification. [students working at their desks in a Chinese school] Structure of the Chinese education system In China, education is divided into three categories: basic education, higher education, and adult education. By law, each child must have nine years of compulsory education from primary school (six years) to junior...
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Developing leadership in the voluntary sector
Education & Development

Developing leadership in the voluntary sector

...University's Social Sciences courses To stay informed about the work of the CVSL, please sign up to our quarterly newsletter. Click on this link to sign-up. [CVSL logo] On this page you'll find information about CVSL’s free courses, plus links to other courses and resources from The Open University, to help you develop your leadership practice and respond to complex...
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Enterprising Times
Money & Business

Enterprising Times

...University Business School suggests that innovative enterprises have performed best among Britain's five million small businesses throughout the economic downturn. Young entrepreneurs and students in the West Midlands are recorded attending their first ever business networking event. We also hear how business innovation is sprouting on the site of Europe's largest former...
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