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Passports: identity and airports
Society, Politics & Law

Passports: identity and airports

...world of the airport is made and maintained. In particular, it investigates how the processes that constitute this world - queuing, check in, security clearance, moving around and so on - depend on relations between people and material objects...This free course, Passports: identity and airports, offers a sociological analysis of the modern airport. Using a lively mixture...
Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Concepts and theories in international relations
Society, Politics & Law

Concepts and theories in international relations

...world in order to make it more understandable. However, concepts and theories fulfil different roles in IR, and there are also a variety of theories that approach the subject in different ways. [Described image] Figure 1 Mind mapping concepts and their relationships to one another In this course, you will start by covering the main differences between concepts and...
How is the IPCC helping scientists talk about climate change?
Nature & Environment

How is the IPCC helping scientists talk about climate change?

...world - has produced a guide that helps scientists communicate their climate knowledge more clearly, more concisely and - crucially - more effectively to a wider public. It's produced six simple principles it suggests scientists take into consideration when talking about their work and research to a non-specialist audience. And although aimed at climate scientists, the...
Northern Ireland Science Festival 2022: The Power of Plants
Miscellaneous

Northern Ireland Science Festival 2022: The Power of Plants

...atmosphere of Belfast’s Tropical Ravine, brought together the University’s Ecology experts behind the BBC/ Open University Co-Production ‘Green Planet’ as they dived into the wonderful world of plants and shared their favourite behind the scenes moments. [The Power of Plants Event] This event took place as part of the 2022 Northern Ireland Science Festival....
Happy Birthday Harry Potter!
Miscellaneous

Happy Birthday Harry Potter!

...world. Mischief managed!...July 31st is Harry Potter's birthday, and while you may not be able to give him a copy of much-coveted Twelve Fail-Safe Ways to Charm Witches, like his best pal Ron Weasley did on his 17th birthday, you can dig into our range of magical resources. We've got articles on the a range of exciting themes, spells and observances in Harry Potter, a...
Dr Manish Patel and Dr Stephen Lewis on landing on Mars
Science, Maths & Technology

Dr Manish Patel and Dr Stephen Lewis on landing on Mars

...and by 16:00 (BST) on Wednesday 19th October 2016, Schiaparelli should have landed on the red planet, marking the first successful European mission to the surface of Mars. You can find out more about the OU's involvement with this on our research website or look into the fascinating world of space by using the hashtag #OUSpaceMonth. Find out more about the red planet...
Outside the Book
History & The Arts

Outside the Book

...world of Literary Theory. Along the way we’ll discover two very different types of poet (and lover): The Petrarchan and The Libertine, we’re given insight into the complexity behind the term author and learn the difference between a book and the idea of a book. This collection was created in conjunction with The Open University course A334 English Literature from...
Is citizenship nationality?
Society, Politics & Law

Is citizenship nationality?

...world have their nationality conferred on them by where they were born or their parentage. But what happens if we do question it?... Is citizenship nationality? You may think you have a right to your nationality and that the state will protect you, however, we hear from Ruth Barnett, a Jewish refugee, and Moazzam Begg, an ex-Guantanamo detainee, about the stark realities....