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My career goal: Creative and design
History & The Arts

My career goal: Creative and design

...Open University has over 40 years’ experience delivering flexible learning and 170,000 students are studying with us right now. Take a look at all Open University courses. If you are new to university level study, find out more about the types of qualifications we offer, including our entry level Access courses and Certificates. Not ready for University study? Then...
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Investigating fungi: the wood-wide web
Science, Maths & Technology

Investigating fungi: the wood-wide web

...Open University delves deeper into the techniques scientists use to learn more about the woodwide web. This material forms part of The Open University course S204 Biology: uniformity and diversity... Investigating fungi: the wood-wide web A short introduction to this album. Investigating symbiotic relationships Dr David Robinson explains the relationship between fungi and...
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English: Language of opportunity
Languages

English: Language of opportunity

...Open University course U214 Worlds of English... English in Indian schools In Bangalore private schools teach English whereas most state schools teach in the local dialect. English in science In science English is currently the language of choice. English in China Since the Chinese economy has opened up, interest in speaking English has increased. English in Malaysia In...
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Exploring wave motion
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring wave motion

...Open University uses a ripple tank to demonstrate some of the key features of wave motion, and show how waves spread out when they pass through an aperture. Using a laser and a diffraction grating, he shows that light waves spread out in the same way. The album draws on material originally created to support The Open University course Exploring Science... Exploring wave...
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DNA, RNA and protein formation
Science, Maths & Technology

DNA, RNA and protein formation

...Open University uses models and graphics to provide easily understood explanations of how genetic information is stored in DNA, how DNA is replicated, and how genetic information from DNA is used to create new protein molecules. The album draws on material originally created to support The Open University course Exploring science... DNA, RNA and protein formation A brief...
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Jumpstart University
Education & Development

Jumpstart University

Aimed to help students starting university this year to prepare for and settle into their studies, the Jumpstart University hub has been developed by The Open University in collaboration with the Russell Group.
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Elective Home Education Hub
Education & Development

Elective Home Education Hub

A collection of free resources from The Open University - articles, videos, audio and courses tailored to support home educators, home-educated young people, and other stakeholders.
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Sustainable Design – Innovative design techniques
Money & Business

Sustainable Design – Innovative design techniques

...source of creativity and innovation. Designers have a tremendous opportunity to influence the sustainability of what they create, with 80% of a product’s environmental impacts determined at the design stage. Whether it’s material choices, manufacturing processes or product durability, these decisions present exciting opportunities to develop products incorporating not...
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