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Remembering Thatcherism
Society, Politics & Law

Remembering Thatcherism

...education. In the early 1980s, Education Minister Keith Joseph, together with some of his officials in the Department of Education, reportedly went through some Open University courses in search of Marxist bias. Hopefully they found something to stimulate their interest. The Higher Education agenda, with its current focus on ‘employability’ and ‘customers’, could...
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Universities, empires and refugees
Society, Politics & Law

Universities, empires and refugees

...education based on merit, rather than income or citizenship. Organisations like University of Sanctuary and Council for At-Risk Academics (CARA) seek to promote universities as a place of refuge for displaced and threatened scholars and students, in a world distorted by violence and insecurity. However, as well as having the capacity to act as a place of safety for...
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What’s corruption got to do with climate change, and why should we care?
Nature & Environment

What’s corruption got to do with climate change, and why should we care?

...Education – Greta Thunberg shows that the future of the planet lies depends in no small part on the leadership provided by the next generation. Providing that generation with an understanding of what corruption is and how it can be tackled is, therefore, more important than ever. The Open University’s Open Justice Centre19 has combined forces with the United Nations...
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How do Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students experience their undergraduate dissertation module?
Education & Development

How do Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students experience their undergraduate dissertation module?

...Education Statistics Agency [HESA], 2023). This awarding gap remains even when prior qualifications are accounted for (see, for example, Richardson et al., 2015). So it’s not because Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students are not sufficiently qualified when they start their degree. Which begs the question: What is happening at university that contributes to Black,...
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Studying design at The Open University: a rewarding journey
Science, Maths & Technology

Studying design at The Open University: a rewarding journey

...education at the OU, like most design schools worldwide, is hands-on and project-based. Students have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of projects, solidifying the notion that design isn’t just theory. Designers tackle real-world problems, improving lives – that’s the allure of design education. Students get actively involved as a project begins with...
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IT: device to device communication
Science, Maths & Technology

IT: device to device communication

...technologies and processes are involved. You will also look at wired and wireless communication technologies, introducing you to some of the key methods involved...Are you a technophobe? Bluetooth, Ethernet, WiFi; are they terms that mean nothing to you? IT: device to device communication, is a free course that will gently guide you to an understanding of how devices...
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Level 1: Introductory 20 hrs
An unheard voice from a Chinese teacher
Languages

An unheard voice from a Chinese teacher

...education systems. ...[Ms Yang from the BBC Chinese school series with her colleagues and class] I was extremely nervous at the time when the exam results were about to be revealed. I sat on the stage, with my head in my hand, waiting for the moment of truth. Fifty of my students were sitting in front of me, plus their parents, grandparents, and teachers at Bohunt, the...
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Addressing ethical issues in your research proposal
Education & Development

Addressing ethical issues in your research proposal

...Educational Research Association and the British Association for Applied Linguistics. [Pebbles balance on a stone see-saw] Ethical principles are essential for protecting the interests of research participants, including maximising the benefits and minimising any risks associated with taking part in a study. These principles describe ethical conduct which reflects the...
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