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From the classroom to the Commonwealth games: Dr Julie McElroy’s story
Education & Development

From the classroom to the Commonwealth games: Dr Julie McElroy’s story

...study gave me purpose, structure and hope and I went on to achieve a Merit in a Master of Law. My experience with the OU has been profoundly positive; its flexibility, accessibility and exceptional lecturers allowed me to thrive at a time when I needed it most. During this journey with the OU, I discovered a deep commitment to disability rights and the law, and in 2019 I...
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Dealing with Change
Health, Sports & Psychology

Dealing with Change

...skills, technology or processes that already exist, or it can be transformational where the change is dramatic and is characterised by a radical change to things like the mission, culture, leadership and structure of an organisation. Change is inevitable, but individuals tend to resist it. There are a few reasons why individuals are resistant to change: Fear of the...
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Analytical science: secrets of the Mary Rose
Science, Maths & Technology

Analytical science: secrets of the Mary Rose

...study of the Mary Rose. It covers the use of sonar to locate shipwrecks, and the analysis of the artefacts found on the ship, and the crew and their remains...This free course, Analytical science: secrets of the Mary Rose, teaches you about the analytical techniques that are used in the research and investigation of historical objects using the case study of the Mary...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
How are tiny air pollutants causing massive storms in the Amazon?
Nature & Environment

How are tiny air pollutants causing massive storms in the Amazon?

...study published in Science. Although it has long been known that aerosols could play an important role in shaping regional weather patterns, ultrafine particles were thought to be too small to affect the formation of clouds. This has now been overturned by the new study, at least in the specific circumstances of the Amazon. “These tiny particles were thought to be too...
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The Galapagos
Science, Maths & Technology

The Galapagos

...studies marine iguanas and the problems they face as a result of their choice of food. In the audio track, Open University biologist David Robinson talks about his long relationship with the Galapagos Islands and explores some of the issues raised in the video tracks... The Galapagos A short introduction to this album. Darwin's Arrival on the Galapagos Islands An...
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The importance of dignity and tailored support for poverty reduction
Health, Sports & Psychology

The importance of dignity and tailored support for poverty reduction

...skills, that offer coaching or mentoring, or provide links to other services that people may not be aware or have been unable to access. Research suggests that effects of these programmes are positive, and that the provision of cash and other types of support offers synergistic positive impact. In Haiti, home visits by case managers to extremely poor women participating...
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Reporting in the fog of an attack
History & The Arts

Reporting in the fog of an attack

...study of how the rush to publish or broadcast can lead even the best astray. In the adrenaline-charged chase for information during a major breaking news event, the temptation for news organisations to overreach in the hope of exclusivity and impact can be too great. But as I tell generations of student journalists at Cardiff University each year: “If you’re first and...
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Coronavirus: How can athletes get through this period of isolation?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Coronavirus: How can athletes get through this period of isolation?

...skills and mental preparation, or analysing their technical performance. Protect against burnout. This period of staying at home offers athletes the chance to rest more, get over those injuries that have been niggling away, practice relaxation techniques and build up energy supplies for the future. The mental and physical rest will help athletes guard against, but not...
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