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The Great Fall: Berlin’s ‘Freedom’ concert
History & The Arts

The Great Fall: Berlin’s ‘Freedom’ concert

...this particular Beethoven symphony adds something not only to our understanding of the wall’s falling, but also to the ongoing cultural history of this remarkable piece of music. Read more articles from Open University academics about their knowledge and experiences of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Learn more An introduction to music theory Study towards an MA in music...
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Article 5 mins
Astronomy
Science, Maths & Technology

Astronomy

...introduction to this album. Our Invisible Sun Scientists investigate sun spots, solar flares and arcs using x-ray telescopes, featuring the Big Bear Observatory in LA. VLA, HEIDI What would the sun look like if we had magnetically sensitive eyes? How the most sensitive radio telescopes on earth work. Is Our Sun Normal? Astronomers compare events on other stars to helps us...
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Audio 1 hr 21 mins
Science Communication and Public Engagement
Science, Maths & Technology

Science Communication and Public Engagement

...introduction to this album. Science and society Dr. Richard Holliman interviews Prof. Alan Irwin on the changing relationship between science and society. Communicating science Dr Richard Holliman interviews Dr Victoria Pearson on how she communicates science as a scientist, researcher, teacher and public engagement practitioner. A history of the science journal Nature...
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Audio 1 hr 14 mins
The impact of supporting Ukrainians with free resources on OpenLearn
Education & Development

The impact of supporting Ukrainians with free resources on OpenLearn

...Introduction The OpenLearn platform is home to around 1,000 free courses, thousands of videos, articles and educational activities and serves as the OER output of The Open University (UK). When launched in 2006 supported by a grant from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, its aim was to release OER as a by-product of the formal taught curriculum, which in turn...
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Why do a project as part of your study?
Education & Development

Why do a project as part of your study?

...Management courses and qualifications [business meeting] Projects are common in university teaching, but they are different from the types of study that students experience regularly. Most of us are more used to learning about a particular subject or skill, with teaching that is designed to help you understand this subject in a very guided way. However, a project...
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How to keep your kidneys healthy
Health, Sports & Psychology

How to keep your kidneys healthy

...managing kidney disease. How do I keep my kidneys healthy? The key to maintaining good kidney health is adopting a healthy lifestyle, scroll through our list below to learn our six top tips: 1) Maintain a healthy weight [Photo - bird's eye view of various bowls containing vegetables and fruit] It is important to maintain ideal body weight as obesity is linked to the...
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5 quick tips to boost your wellbeing
Education & Development

5 quick tips to boost your wellbeing

...managing stress and setting healthy boundaries. Small steps can lead to big changes – let’s explore how. ...I know there are countless articles and advice on boosting your wellbeing, and let’s be honest, most of it we already know. So, instead, here are some ideas and concepts that are less talked about. They can help us to put in practice many of these more widely...
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Information security
Science, Maths & Technology

Information security

...management are important for any modern organisation and to every individual. You need to be familiar with an organisation, such as your employer, to study this course...Information security underpins the commercial viability and profitability of enterprises of all sizes and the effectiveness of public sector organisations. This free course begins by explaining why...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs