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Selling Empire: Film
History & The Arts

Selling Empire: Film

...Introduction. But One Family was slow-paced, and over-reliant on slightly stale nineteenth century symbols of monarchy and Empire. It was a commercial flop. With limited resources, the EMB Film Unit output initially included rehashed film donated from countries such as Canada, and short films on British products and industry. Hence there were rather mundane shorts such as...
Remembering Thatcherism
Society, Politics & Law

Remembering Thatcherism

...project which had won an ideological battle and was in the process of constructing a new consensus. He also argued that the left had failed to understand the nature of the crisis and had no alternative. In making this case, Thatcherite ideology drew on the work of Milton Friedman and applied his free market thinking to the specific situation in Britain. This kind of...
Boost your Business, Computing and IT Skills
Digital & Computing

Boost your Business, Computing and IT Skills

...management, computing and IT courses from The Open University address the UK’s skills shortage and will open doors to better opportunities...Update your IT and Computing Skills Skilled IT professionals are very much in demand and Computing and IT is a rapidly growing sector of employment. Gain more digital skills with our free courses. Find out more about Computing and...
Happy halloween!
History & The Arts

Happy halloween!

...from the crypt: our latest Halloween articles The origins of Halloween and what it means now Discover zombie psychology and the apocalypse Transcript Dig into death and dying Unearth project fear and the science behind it Transcript Delve into witchcraft, wizards and clowns Gothic and supernatural themes in art and literature Sink your teeth into our spooky free courses...
How is a scorpion going to help fight brain cancers?
Health, Sports & Psychology

How is a scorpion going to help fight brain cancers?

...introduction of ether as an anaesthetic eliminated the pain. Such was its impact that the next hundred years became known as ‘the century of the surgeon’. Yet, even in the 21st century, a neurosurgeon removing a tumour still relies largely on just his eyes and touch to guide him. The differences between cancerous and normal cells are often so minimal that they are...
Birth of a drug
Science, Maths & Technology

Birth of a drug

...Introduction - This course examines how organic chemistry is used within the pharmaceutical industry to develop new drugs. You will investigate the process of drug development by following one new product through the intial process and research programme. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of Level 3 study in Science...Birth of a drug: Learning outcomes - After...
Level 3: Advanced 4 hrs
The Moon
Science, Maths & Technology

The Moon

...Introduction - This course deals with the Moon, the only planetary body that everyone is familiar with seeing in the sky. You will learn about the nearest planetary body to Earth, the long record of cratering on its surface, and about the ancient eruptions that flooded many low-lying areas. If possible, it would be helpful to get a look at the Moon's surface before...
Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Digital innovation in social care and social work
Health, Sports & Psychology

Digital innovation in social care and social work

...Introduction - In this free course, Digital innovation in social care and social work, you will learn about how digital technology has made a difference, both to social care sector and people living in their own communities. There are many ways in which technology can measure and inform about health and illness, and this course will offer a broader view of how...