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Introduction to Planetary Protection
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to Planetary Protection

...2) and sending humans to Mars. [Described image] Figure 2 Artist impression of a Moon Base to be used for prospecting for resources With this shift comes growth to the space sector, and projections of its value towards $2 trillion by the mid-2030s are not uncommon, making it an attractive investment for the future. More nations than ever before, including the UK, have...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Getting started with SPSS
Society, Politics & Law

Getting started with SPSS

...2 Social sciences...Getting started with SPSS: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand how to start SPSS define a variety of statistical variables enter basic data into SPSS carry out a statistical analysis that can test hypotheses...Getting started with SPSS: 1 The SPSS statistics tutorial - This online tutorial is designed to...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs
Transfer moulding
Science, Maths & Technology

Transfer moulding

...2. Mould fully closed. The compound has been plasticised by heat and pressure, and transferred from the chamber through the sprue, runners and gates to the cavity. [Diagram to illustrate transfer moulding (as per article)] 3. Mould fully open and ready for the operator to remove moulded parts and cull. [Diagram to illustrate transfer moulding (as per article)]...
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Article 5 mins
Slip-casting
Science, Maths & Technology

Slip-casting

...2 h for 12 mm wall 8 MPa 1 min for 12 mm wall Materials: Clays and concrete can be slip-cast into a wide variety of shapes at a high rate of placement (tens of cubic metres per hour). Variety of clays include China clay, kaolins and ball clays. Tungsten, molybdenum, stainless steel and copper powders can be slip-cast with particle sizes of 1–10 µm. High green densities...
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Article 5 mins
Open Pathways
Education & Development

Open Pathways

...2) Challenge yourself If you’ve enjoyed exploring and feel ready for something more challenging, try one of our short courses (less than 6 hours). 3) Gain a badge When you feel more confident and would like some recognition for your learning, try one of our badged open courses (24 hours long). Start at Level 1 (introductory level). If you have explored OpenLearn and are...
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Activity 1 hr
Open Minds - Diabetes and Depression: A Tale of Three Cities
Miscellaneous

Open Minds - Diabetes and Depression: A Tale of Three Cities

...2 diabetes. There will, of course, be time for questions as well as refreshments before and after the event. I very much hope you will be able to attend what promises to be an inspiring event – the seventh in the Open University’s 2017 ‘OpenMinds’ series of public engagement events Event programme: 17:30 Refreshments available (arrive early and enjoy our pre-event...
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Article 5 mins
Marketing food to children and young people: Why it matters even more in the digital age
Education & Development

Marketing food to children and young people: Why it matters even more in the digital age

...2-15 are overweight or obese, but also in the rest of the world, where obesity is rising rapidly including in countries where malnutrition is also found. Obesity brings risks to health and mental health throughout childhood and through the rest of life. The reasons for this rapid rise in obesity are considered to be environmental: living and working conditions that...
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Article 10 mins
The age of offence
Society, Politics & Law

The age of offence

...based on liberal democratic ideals? Or can we find ways to negotiate the business of living together without succumbing to the sort of antagonism and intolerance that has become so much a part of modern life? Part 1: Defining Offence Transcript Part 2: Offence and Free Speech Transcript Part 3: Offence and Social Media Transcript Part 4: Regulating Offence Transcript...
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Video 30 mins