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Good Academic Practice Collection
Education & Development

Good Academic Practice Collection

...further your understanding. Check out our series of short animations If you are a student studying with The Open University you might want to watch these helpful animations. They explain what plagiarism is, why it’s important to be part of an academic community and things to keep in mind when getting help with writing your assignments. Transcript Transcript Transcript...
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Article 5 mins
Language and Meaning: How We Learn
Languages

Language and Meaning: How We Learn

...students to learn language, learn through language and learn about language in the myriad different contemporary contexts of formal and informal learning? This material is taken from The Open University course E852 Language, literacy and learning in the contemporary world... Scarlett in the garden Two year old Scarlett uses and develops her language as she explores the...
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Video 26 mins
Build your personal brand
Money & Business

Build your personal brand

...students, one smiling] Building your personal brand is all about knowing who you are, what you stand for, and how you want others to see you. In this guide, you’ll break down what really matters - your values, your strengths, and the things you can control - so you can start shaping a clear, confident picture of yourself. You’ll also learn quick, practical ways to...
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Protest Banners: Women's Suffrage
Society, Politics & Law

Protest Banners: Women's Suffrage

...OU, and Chair of Y031, the Arts and Languages Access module. I’m researching the work of suffragette medics at the moment, so it’s a real pleasure to be able to focus my thoughts on a suffrage banner today as I talk about popular protest in history. When I hear the word ‘suffragette’, or come across it in print somewhere, I see visual images. The most powerful...
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A year in review 2022
Education & Development

A year in review 2022

...OU, Milton Keynes earned city status… at last! New to OpenLearn: delve into the past with our Medea Myth animation, or discover if microplastics can really find their way onto your plate… [Blue banner says, the court action that's not so supreme] For the first time since 2019, the festival season was back in business, and didn’t everyone make the most of it during...
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Exercising at 50
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exercising at 50

...become less active (Scholes, 2017). As well as having the potential to extend life, physical activity can increase energy, mood, and overall quality of life (Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee [PAGAC], 2018) and therefore should be prioritised with age. If you are close to your 50th birthday, three types of exercise are recommended to achieve these benefits...
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Building motivation and resilience in research
Science, Maths & Technology

Building motivation and resilience in research

...student, an early-career professional, or an experienced researcher, this course offers valuable tools to maintain productivity, resilience, and well-being throughout your research journey...Facing setbacks and demotivation in research? Progress is rarely linear, and challenges like failed experiments or rejected proposals are a natural part of the journey. This course is...
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Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs