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Understanding your customers
Money & Business

Understanding your customers

...Introduction to Business Management. If you do embark on a course of study, you will be supported throughout by a tutor. You'll also have access to the module website, which includes modules materials, audio and video content, an assessment guide, and online tutorials and forums. B206 Understanding customers starts once a year in October, so if you are interested, act...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Collaborative leadership in voluntary organisations
Money & Business

Collaborative leadership in voluntary organisations

...manages a project like Family Time in the neighbouring county-- asking if I'd read the report. And I emailed back, and soon we were in one of those depressing email threads where we both start to see a future with our own referrals going down and down, and no way we'll meet our targets. And then the finances fall over, and so on, and so on. Anyway, I had a staff meeting...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Start writing essays
History & The Arts

Start writing essays

...introduction to this album. Researching an essay Open University tutors Tim Baugh and Lesley Hoose discuss essay titles, research and schedules with OU student Beth Lewis. Early stages of essay writing John Humphrys stresses how important it is to know your subject and know your position in the argument. What is good writing? There is a fine line between good and...
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Audio 1 hr 1 min
I Bought A Rainforest - Episode 3
Nature & Environment

I Bought A Rainforest - Episode 3

...project has hit rock-bottom. Charlie has to decide what to do next. In our clips, the forest catches fire - and Charlie uses a halluciogenic brew to get a clearer head...[Charlie Hamilton James with cattles] I Bought a Rainforest is a new series following wildlife cameraman Charlie Hamilton James who has bought 100 acres of Peruvian rainforest. Charlie's original aim was...
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Video 5 mins
Reith Lectures 2009: A new citizenship debate
History & The Arts

Reith Lectures 2009: A new citizenship debate

...short introduction to Sandel's philosophy, two prominent British political theorists, Michael Sayward of The Open University, and Matt Matravers of the University of York, discuss the key themes of Sandel's work and their relevance to modern politics and new citizenship... Reith lectures debate An academic debate discussing this year's Reith lectures by Michael Sandel...
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Audio 24 mins
Introducing Geography Matters
Society, Politics & Law

Introducing Geography Matters

...project. In this audio, Karen interviews Gillian Rose, lead academic on the project, Nick Bingham, Environmental Studies Qualification Director and Head of Department Michael Pryke. Select here for a copy of the transcript of this audio. Gillian Rose [Professor Gillian Rose] Karen talks to Gillian about Geography Matters, what the project is, and what it offers to...
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Article 5 mins
Tackling noise pollution
Science, Maths & Technology

Tackling noise pollution

...introduction to this album. Noise levels A fun, easy introduction to the scale of noise pollution and what kind of exposure leaves the ear irreparably damaged. Driving out noise Car manufacturer Lexus insulate their trademark luxury cars, but what is the impact of 'white noise' on people living near motorways? Tuning car engines Experts from the Motor Industry Research...
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Audio 38 mins
Studying Mammals
Nature & Environment

Studying Mammals

...mammals, their eating habits and social interactions...Each course consists of around 10 hours of learning, and together they make the perfect introduction to developing your knowledge on this fascinating section of the animal kingdom. There are even more courses on OpenLearn concerning mammals, so if the ‘Studying Mammals’ series still wasn’t enough, try these too:...
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Article 10 mins