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The Harrison Centre for Social Mobility
Education & Development

The Harrison Centre for Social Mobility

...learning resources, supporting our core priorities: education, training and skills...Find out more about The Open University’s Open degree qualification. The Harrison Centre for Social Mobility was set up in 2017 by David Harrison, one of the UK’s leading entrepreneurs and Chairman of UK financial technology firm True Potential LLP. David achieved an MBA through The...
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Leigh-Anne Perryman on going the distance
Education & Development

Leigh-Anne Perryman on going the distance

The Open University's Leigh-Anne Perryman explains how long a distance learning course takes to complete in this extended interview from 'Go the Distance'...Transcript
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Midlife MOT
Money & Business

Midlife MOT

This collection of resources will help you take your Midlife MOT learning further, building on the areas of wealth, wellbeing and work to create a happy and secure future.
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What is the haka and why is it performed at rugby matches?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What is the haka and why is it performed at rugby matches?

...learning assessment measure for students learning the Māori language. My doctoral studies in 2007 explored the educational benefits associated with Maori students participating in kapa haka in public high schools in New Zealand. I found that despite the high levels of interest in the physicality of kapa haka, and the obvious talent of the students, the haka actually...
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The Real Wonder Women
Society, Politics & Law

The Real Wonder Women

...learn from their stories. [Start our interactive to learn more] Special thanks to: Sarah Bridgman, Tracy Buchanan, Jenni Carr, Jessica Carr, Simon Darnell, Clem Herman, Barbara Hodgson, Anne Kirkup, Barbara Mayor, Mary Thorpe, and Liz Whitelegg. Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free...
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My career goal: Creative and design
History & The Arts

My career goal: Creative and design

...learning further The Open University has over 40 years’ experience delivering flexible learning and 170,000 students are studying with us right now. Take a look at all Open University courses. If you are new to university level study, find out more about the types of qualifications we offer, including our entry level Access courses and Certificates. Not ready for...
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Changemakers
Society, Politics & Law

Changemakers

...Learn about devolution and connections between the UK and Wales. Find out which institutions are responsible for issues you care about. Explore the Changemakers website [AC Collection] This resource is part of the Active Citizenship in Wales collection. Discover more on the collection homepage. The Open University supports the Sustainable Development Goals. SDG 4...
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Management in Chinese cultures
Money & Business

Management in Chinese cultures

...learn from the way business is done in Asian cultures? The dominant management philosophy in the Asia-Pacific region is a Chinese one, emphasising Confucian values, the family and respect for authority. Does the enduring success of this approach have important lessons for us in the West, or is this management style increasingly redundant, as economies and companies...
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