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Creativity, community and ICT
Education & Development

Creativity, community and ICT

...working. The course would be of interest to teachers, parents and carers, and can be studied on an individual basis or as part of a school-based training session...What do you think being creative means? This free course, Creativity, community and ICT, engages with the debates surrounding the term 'creativity' and explores ways in which ICT creates new opportunities for...
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Level 1: Introductory 20 hrs
The life and times of Cyril Lakin
Society, Politics & Law

The life and times of Cyril Lakin

...work to engage the public with The OU’s research and aims to make academics’ work inspiring and accessible to communities in Wales. This supports institutional aims to make education open to all and supports wider OU work to build an informed, engaged and prosperous Wales. To keep up to date on our upcoming OpenTalks events, you can sign up to our newsletter or follow...
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Video 1 hr
About OpenLearn Wales
OpenLearn Cymru Wales

About OpenLearn Wales

...work or study in Wales or are simply curious about the country – you’ve found the right place to learn something new, for free. On OpenLearn Wales you’ll find a selection of free resources relevant to Wales and Welsh life. These include online courses, videos, interactive experiences, and articles. If you want to learn through the medium of Welsh, you can also...
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Article 10 mins
My career goal: Construction
Science, Maths & Technology

My career goal: Construction

...work, and want to know how they're made? Construction could be for you. Here's some advice on using your practical mind and hands-on skills to build bigger and better things...Civil engineering case study This short video shows Daniel, who is following the graduate route to become a civil engineer. Transcript How to apply for a CSCS card The Construction Skills...
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Article 20 mins
Digital technologies and innovation in health and social care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Digital technologies and innovation in health and social care

...work and social care Innovation in health and social care practice The core questions that are addressed through these courses are: What has driven innovation? What is digital health and social care technology and what types of technology are available? Why are digital health technologies important for health and social care? What are the risks and challenges of health...
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Article 10 mins
Applying to study for a PhD in psychology
Health, Sports & Psychology

Applying to study for a PhD in psychology

...work on your own project. You want to advance your career in psychology. You want to investigate a topic or question that interests you. You want to build on experience and expertise that you’ve already gained, in your work or other activities (for instance, as a community volunteer). Although all of these are good reasons for doing a PhD, each raises some issues that...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Grinding
Science, Maths & Technology

Grinding

...work speeds, high power and special safety provisions. Depths of cut are small (cf. creep feed grinding, about 25 mm): roughing, 0.1–0.4 mm; finishing 0.01–0.025 mm; LSG, 0.005–0.0125 mm. Work (table) speeds depend on size, type and rigidity of work: LSG, 10–15 m s-1; surface 15–30 m s-1; cylindrical, 20-30 m s-1; internal, 20–60 m s-1. Cross-feeds depend on...
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Article 10 mins
Five smart technologies helping the visually impaired
Society, Politics & Law

Five smart technologies helping the visually impaired

...works well in open spaces where there is a clear line of sight to the sky. The webs of concrete and steel that make up complex buildings like offices, blocks of flats, hospitals and shopping centres interrupt those signals. An alternative approach being experimented with is the placing of a network of Bluetooth beacons in such buildings. These can interact with smartphone...
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Video 5 mins