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Geography Matters: A Collection
Society, Politics & Law

Geography Matters: A Collection

...Studies at The Open University? ...[Geography Matters, cartoon] Geography Matters is a series of short articles, videos and podcasts by geographers from across the university. Whether you’re thinking about studying with the OU, looking for some extra reading between modules, or just wanting to learn more about Geography, the Geography Matters collection is the place to...
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Video 5 mins
Questions in science
Science, Maths & Technology

Questions in science

...study. It does not matter which order you study the different taster courses in. This suite of courses consists of 3 different blocks of study, each of which should take you about 3 hours. The blocks have been adapted from the s111 Open University module Questions in science, an introductory level interdisciplinary science course. [A question mark made up of five...
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Article 5 mins
The Value of Emotional Intelligence in a Challenging Workplace
Health, Sports & Psychology

The Value of Emotional Intelligence in a Challenging Workplace

...skills can help us to be more successful in both our personal and professional lives: developing better relationships; adapting to, and coping with, challenging situations; and improving mental wellbeing...What is emotional intelligence all about? There have long been debates on the psychological abilities needed to thrive through change and complex situations, that there...
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Article 10 mins
Extra help for disabled students: Disabled Students' Allowance
Education & Development

Extra help for disabled students: Disabled Students' Allowance

...study-related costs or expenses that you may have as a disabled person. You don’t need to pay it back and it doesn’t affect any benefits you receive. You can apply for DSA if you live in the UK and have a disability that affects your ability to study, such as a: specific learning difficulty, for example dyslexia or ADHD mental health condition, such as anxiety or...
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Video 5 mins
OpenLearn Wales take your learning further
Society, Politics & Law

OpenLearn Wales take your learning further

...study with university courses leading to professional qualifications...Studying with The Open University Thinking of studying with The Open University? You’re not alone. Thousands of learners have experienced the quality of our free, informal provision and have gone on to study at The Open University. We are the largest provider of part-time higher education in Wales....
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Article 5 mins
Pineapples and Pashto: building intercultural competence through Peace Education
Education & Development

Pineapples and Pashto: building intercultural competence through Peace Education

...skills in, building positive relationships with people who might have different life experiences and values. From this perspective, Peace might be seen as a verb, the (sometimes hard) work and effort of co-operation and communication that human beings carry out in their everyday relationships with each other. What is intercultural competence? Peace and intercultural...
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Article 5 mins
The Birth of Comedy
History & The Arts

The Birth of Comedy

...Studies at The Open University, looks at the birth of comedy and the rise of democracy and wonders why we never hear of Spartan stand up. Making Athens Laugh: The Ancient Sense of Humour Slapstick, satire or stereotypes, just what made the Greeks laugh? In this episode James Robson, Senior Lecturer in Classical Studies at The Open University, examines the elements of...
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Starting your small business
Money & Business

Starting your small business

...studying the course. And finally, I want to give an overview of how the course works and fits together. So starting with the broad content. The course is split into four sections: Section 1: Small business structures • Section 2: Small business and marketing • Section 3: Small business responsibilities • Section 4: Succeeding in a small business If you complete the...
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