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Unequal journeys: exploring the contradictions of citizenship and asylum regimes
Society, Politics & Law

Unequal journeys: exploring the contradictions of citizenship and asylum regimes

...OU) to develop an interactive, e-learning module designed to explore some of the inequalities inherent in access to citizenship and freedom of movement. Focusing on the UK, the module, which will be freely available on the OU’s OpenLean platform, will explore some of the contradictions and fundamental inequalities of citizenship and asylum regimes. In the interview...
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Article 10 mins
Could President Trump do what Candidate Trump promises in the struggle against Islamic State?
Society, Politics & Law

Could President Trump do what Candidate Trump promises in the struggle against Islamic State?

...become President - he would "win" against Islamic State. But if he turns his stump pledges into action, would he be breaking international law?...As a retired military officer, I do not publicly endorse candidates. But as someone who served as a judge advocate, or military lawyer, for 34 years, I do think it can be helpful to examine in a nonpartisan way the legal aspects...
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Article 5 mins
What are Donald Trump's politics?
Society, Politics & Law

What are Donald Trump's politics?

OU academics from the Department of Politics and International Studies talk about the 'populist' politics of Donald Trump and the rise of populism more widely...The surprise victory of such an unconventional candidate has left commentators scrambling to make sense of his victory and try to assess some of the likely consequences in domestic politics in the US. Questions...
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Audio 13 mins
What impact will Trump's victory have on international politics?
Society, Politics & Law

What impact will Trump's victory have on international politics?

OU academics from the Department of Politics and International Studies discuss the impact of Donald Trump's election victory on international politics and America's relationship with other countries...International politics, and America’s relationship with other countries, formed a critical part of Trump’s election campaign. His often strident statements on foreign...
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Audio 15 mins
Explore critical issues in health and wellbeing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Explore critical issues in health and wellbeing

...The second looks at lifestyles in relation to health. For instance, in high-income countries many lifestyles are physically inactive, and this can have a negative impact on a person's health. The two free courses are adapted from the Open University course K219 Critical issues in health and wellbeing. This course is part of the OU's BA (Hons) Health and social care....
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Article 5 mins
What you need to know about carbon footprints
Nature & Environment

What you need to know about carbon footprints

...they are produced and measured, why we need to address our carbon footprints, as well as some easy and manageable steps you can make to reduce your environmental impact. The recording also features a Q&A with Jo from the OU staff audience. Transcript Questions and Answers Transcript [Aerial view of a forest] For more ideas on living sustainably, click on the banner above...
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Video 30 mins
Angel Breed
Science, Maths & Technology

Angel Breed

...OU's Biology qualification. The aim of Angel Breed is to fill your tank with as many high-value fish as possible. The rarer the fish, the more money they are worth! Are you ready to start the challenge? Select the image below to begin. [Images taken from the Angel Breed online game] Start breeding your rare fish now! Tip: If you get stuck, take a look at the helpful...
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Activity 45 mins
All my own work: exploring academic integrity Badge icon
Education & Development

All my own work: exploring academic integrity

...student. Thus what should have been a high-level intelligence analysis turned out to be a ‘cut and paste job’ designed to influence MPs to vote for military action in Iraq (White, MacAskill and Norton-Taylor, 2003). There may be different standards and expectations around copying material depending on what you are doing, what material you are using, how you are using...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs