3,399 search results
Impossible Peace 2: Bullets in their socks
OpenLearn Ireland

Impossible Peace 2: Bullets in their socks

...sources, I see the pieces of the jigsaw and I am reminded of my doubts. The story was told to me by loyalists, one of whom spoke of “a bit more running about this week - more than normal. People about who aren’t normally about.” I have another conversation logged with the Red Hand Commando leader, Winston Churchill Rea: “I can’t comment one way or the other....
View article Impossible Peace 2: Bullets in their socks
Article 5 mins
From dreams to reality: becoming a nurse and educator
Health, Sports & Psychology

From dreams to reality: becoming a nurse and educator

...Open University. ...If someone had told me 20 years ago that I would be sharing the story of my career development, I would have burst out laughing. My name is Mel: I’m 46 and mum to 2 children. Every day is a challenge and I feel like I am constantly juggling plates between work, studying, housework and being a mum. Childhood I was talking to my mum about my childhood,...
View article From dreams to reality: becoming a nurse and educator
Article 5 mins
What is OpenLearn Scotland?
Society, Politics & Law

What is OpenLearn Scotland?

...Open University's commitment to delivering a curriculum that is appropriate for the differing requirements of each of the countries within the United Kingdom. These open educational resources have been collected and developed from across The Open University's catalogue, chosen because of their particular relevance to Scotland. They cover a wide range of subjects dealing...
View article What is OpenLearn Scotland?
Article 5 mins
Free course: Childhood in the digital age
Education & Development

Free course: Childhood in the digital age

...Open University The Open University offers a range of modules, degrees and other qualifications in Education, Childhood & Youth as well as an MA in Childhood and Youth. To find out more about our range of short courses, starting from just £160, visit our short courses page. Don't miss out If you use our free courses sign up for a free OU account to track your progress...
View article Free course: Childhood in the digital age
Article 5 mins
Free Course: An Introduction to Public Leadership
Money & Business

Free Course: An Introduction to Public Leadership

...Open University's degrees and courses The Open University offers a range of degree courses and modules in Business and Management. To find out more about our range of short courses starting from £160 visit our short courses page. Don't miss out - If you use our free courses sign up for a free OU account to track your progress and gain recognition for your learning. -...
View article Free Course: An Introduction to Public Leadership
Article 1 hr
Life in Law
Society, Politics & Law

Life in Law

...Open Government Licence v1.0.)... The legislative process Dangerous dogs, identity cards and now legal aid - just some of the legislation that solicitor Rosemary Davies has worked on as a Government lawyer. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v1.0 http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ Audio reflects the...
View audio Life in Law
Audio 1 hr 6 mins
How to read a rock
Science, Maths & Technology

How to read a rock

...Source material was rich in quartz. Made of pebbles of lots of different rock types. Source material included all these rock types. Small, rounded grains (mm sized). Sediment has been transported very far, allowing the sediment to be bumped, broken and made smaller and rounder during transportation. Grains are somewhat rounded. Sediment has been transported a little to...
View article How to read a rock
Article 10 mins
People make terrible eyewitnesses – but it turns out there’s an exception
Society, Politics & Law

People make terrible eyewitnesses – but it turns out there’s an exception

...Open University's Law courses. People are often poor eyewitnesses. Psychologists have been demonstrating this in experiments for years, but the justice system in the UK has been slow to catch on. There have been improvements, but lawyers and judges continue to rely regularly on eyewitnesses to convict or exonerate people accused of crimes – in some cases, they might...
View article People make terrible eyewitnesses – but it turns out there’s an exception
Article 5 mins