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You, me and the future of Wales
Society, Politics & Law

You, me and the future of Wales

...partnership with the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, Welsh Government and The Open University in Wales. [Future Generations Commissioner for Wales logo, Welsh Government Logo and The Open University in Wales Logo] Explore more resources [AC Collection] This resource is part of the Active Citizenship in Wales collection. Discover more on the collection homepage....
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Activity 5 mins
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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Audio 28 mins
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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Audio 43 mins
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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Audio 21 mins
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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Audio 20 mins
The OU Welcomes Carers
Health, Sports & Psychology

The OU Welcomes Carers

...Open University helps get carers back into education and this article explains how much support is available...Find out about The Open University's Health and Wellbeing courses. The long-term shift towards an ageing population, lower use of institutional care, improved longevity of those with lifelong disabilities and reduced expenditure on public services means the...
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Article 5 mins
Exploring economics: the secret life of t-shirts
Society, Politics & Law

Exploring economics: the secret life of t-shirts

...Open University course DD126 Economics in context...Exploring economics: the secret life of t-shirts: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: define a supply chain and understand how different stages of the t-shirt production chain can be organised differently engage with different data sources and their objectives read into data to tell an...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Rebecca Ferguson on Working Collaboratively
Education & Development

Rebecca Ferguson on Working Collaboratively

The Open University's Rebecca Ferguson explains the why it's important for long distance learners to work together in this extended interview from 'Go the Distance'...Transcript
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Video 10 mins