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The Borders of Astrobiology
Science, Maths & Technology

The Borders of Astrobiology

...concepts of environmental ethics to outer space are explored in this article...Find out more about The Open University's Science qualifications. AstrobiologyOU aspires to understand how, and where, life might be found and to address the scientific and ethical challenges faced by astrobiology-related exploration missions. In November 2021, we hosted a series of three...
Why teach art?
Education & Development

Why teach art?

...concept all three might make a claim for inclusion. The point being made is simply that art (the process and methods involved in its making) and art history (broadly the study of its development and contexts) are forms of cultural enquiry. In this sense they have profound significance and meaning for all of us. Now read ‘Art and Lifelong Learning’ by Tim Jones. Click...
Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Introduction to critical criminology
Society, Politics & Law

Introduction to critical criminology

...concepts, practices and institutions associated with crime and criminal justice systems...This free course, Introduction to critical criminology, provides a brief introduction to critical criminological thinking. It defines the ways in which critical criminologists take a 'critical stance' on the fundamental concepts, practices and institutions associated with crime and...
World-Changing Women: Queen Nzinga
History & The Arts

World-Changing Women: Queen Nzinga

...de Souza. However, the treaty was short-lived and Nzinga escaped with her people further west, where they founded a new state at Matamba. In alliance with former rival states Nzinga led an army against the Portuguese, initiating a thirty year war. She achieved victory in 1647, aided by the Dutch, and encouraged rebellion within Ndongo, which was now governed through a...
Introduction to music theory 2: pitch and notation
History & The Arts

Introduction to music theory 2: pitch and notation

...concept of musical pitch by working with examples of folk, popular, and classical music from several world traditions. You will learn how pitch is represented using staff notation and other forms of illustration. You will also practise reading and writing pitch using staff notation, and learn to perform short musical extracts from notation...In this free course, you will...
Why Cilla Black was more than just a light entertainment star
History & The Arts

Why Cilla Black was more than just a light entertainment star

...prompting Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham to take out a large ad in the Melody Maker advising Britain of the superiority of the Righteous Brothers original. Nevertheless, she really could sing. TV hit But by 1967, shortly before his untimely death, her manager Brian Epstein had secured her a contract with the BBC to star in her own TV series. Phase two of her...
The ISIS winter: The environmental impact of Middle East conflict
Nature & Environment

The ISIS winter: The environmental impact of Middle East conflict

...prompted people to say they are living an ‘ISIS Winter’. "What happened was described as the worst environmental disaster in 2016," said Jassim Abdul Aziz Hamadi al-Falahi, environment undersecretary at Iraq’s Ministry of Health, in an interview with SciDev.Net. Documenting the fallout PAX kicked off the in early 2015, collecting data using several methods that...
Ageing well by connecting and learning about nature outdoors
Science, Maths & Technology

Ageing well by connecting and learning about nature outdoors

...prompting engagement with the outdoors. These range from games to crafts to ID activities. We are also excited to work with the public on citizen science projects, for example our May Hogwatch initiative where members of the public and volunteers help us to monitor hedgehogs across the city. We also promote the annual RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch every January to encourage...