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About the Design Hub
Science, Maths & Technology

About the Design Hub

...technological challenges, and build the capability, knowledge and skills needed to deliver creative and critical responses to these challenges using design thinking, practices, and processes. The design hub provides an overview of the wide-ranging themes and issues that design connects to, which will help you if you are considering studying design at the Open University....
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Paul Tucker On Using Systems Thinking In Practice
Nature & Environment

Paul Tucker On Using Systems Thinking In Practice

...Technology, qualifiying with first class honours in 2019. He started postgraduate study towards a Masters in Systems Thinking in Practice in 2020 and completed the first module, Managing change with STiP (TB872) and enrolled in a second module, T891, Making Environmental Decisions, which started in November 2021. Paul describes himself as “a student of STiP, learning to...
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Chance, Risk and Health
Science, Maths & Technology

Chance, Risk and Health

...technology. Today we stand on the brink of a new era, and the work of one man prepared the way. But few people today know of the achievements of Ronald Aylmer Fisher. The four video tracks on this album investigate the enduring legacy of a largely unknown genius. The material forms part of the course SMK184 Chance, Risk... Chance, Risk and Health A short introduction to...
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Life-changing scholarships and bursaries at The Open University
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Life-changing scholarships and bursaries at The Open University

...education for all. Over fifty years on, we continue to widen access to education by providing a range of scholarships and bursaries that will forever change the lives of disabled veterans, carers and students from disadvantaged backgrounds, who may otherwise miss out on the transformative power of education...[Open Future banner] Transcript Open Futures Fund We believe...
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The Financial Five a Day Podcast Series
Money & Business

The Financial Five a Day Podcast Series

...educator, television and radio broadcaster, bestselling author, and regular contributor to magazines, newspapers and websites. In this interview George and Martin discuss with Alvin how his modest upbringing shaped his attitude to money. Alvin shares his passion for financial education, emphasising the importance of exercising self-discipline and self-control around...
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Learning to teach: mentoring and tutoring student teachers
Education & Development

Learning to teach: mentoring and tutoring student teachers

...education relies on all partners working effectively together to create an environment where student teachers can critically reflect on their experiences in a structured way...This is the second of four courses which comprise the course Learning to teach. Traditionally student teachers are supported by a mentor in school and a tutor from a university. Both play...
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The Centre for Children and Young People’s Wellbeing at The Open University
Health, Sports & Psychology

The Centre for Children and Young People’s Wellbeing at The Open University

...Education and Language Studies at The Open University. Our current research projects are funded by The Wellcome Trust and Safefood (the all-Ireland food safety authority). Current research and advocacy partners are at the University of Liverpool, University College Dublin, University of Oslo, Flinders University Australia, and the World Health Organization among others....
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Introduction to Working with Young People
Education & Development

Introduction to Working with Young People

...Education with a Difference Sue Quinn on how the Project offers young people opportunities for personal growth and pride, as well as an informal arts education. Streetwork A small team of youth workers take to the streets to engage informally with the young men of the local Bengalicommunity. Reaping the benefits Kawsar 's fun experiences with The Factory have encouraged...
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