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Systems thinking: a select glossary
Money & Business

Systems thinking: a select glossary

...Open University course T205 Systems Thinking, Principles and Practice is an excellent introduction to the discipline. Definitions of some generalized system concepts used in systems practice. Boundary Closed system Communication Connectivity Difficulty Emergent properties Environment Feedback Hierarchy Holon Measure of performance Mess Monitoring and control Networks Open...
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Black History Month 2021 talks
Education & Development

Black History Month 2021 talks

...Open University's Black History Month event in October 2021...Burning work until different: human rights and the Windrush fight Open University law graduates Anthony Brown and Leonie Shaw-Brown lead a discussion on their inspirational Windrush campaign. [Unknown title] Transcript Experience v qualifications: reflections from an OU graduate and sports coach Allana...
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Create stunning images of the Universe
Science, Maths & Technology

Create stunning images of the Universe

...Open University's Science courses and qualifications OpenLearn has released a new course, Astronomy with an online telescope, giving participants access to state-of-the-art facilities in Tenerife, a complete guide to the basics of astronomical imaging and the opportunity to contribute to unique variable star research. The power of astronomy The science of astronomy is an...
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Riding the carousel or partners for life: what makes an effective coach–athlete relationship in tennis?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Riding the carousel or partners for life: what makes an effective coach–athlete relationship in tennis?

...Open University's Sport and Fitness courses and qualifications. While it is not yet clear if British tennis player Emma Raducanu will compete at Wimbledon after her recent withdrawal from the Nottingham Open with an injury, it is highly likely that she will feature in media discussions during the tournament. Indeed, she has become a regular in the media since her...
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Learning from the Global South
Society, Politics & Law

Learning from the Global South

...Open University's Geography courses and qualifications. _ Many contexts, one journey: a virtual fieldtrip across the Global South Click on the icons within the interactive feature below to watch the six short films. The map of the world is upside down to show the perspective from the Global South. @@PLUGINFILE@@/image-hotspots-1000.h5p Transcripts for the videos Film 1 -...
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Writing your research proposal
Education & Development

Writing your research proposal

...Open University...A traditional PhD, a Doctor of Philosophy, usually studied full-time, prepares candidates for a career in Higher Education. A Professional Doctorate is usually studied part-time by mid- to late-career professionals. While it may lead to a career in Higher Education, it aims to improve and develop professional practice. We offer two Professional...
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Discovering the dark side of the Moon
Science, Maths & Technology

Discovering the dark side of the Moon

...sources of water in the lunar interior. He has been involved in supervising over 25 PhD students and postdocs and has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers in journals of high-scientific standing. He currently chairs the UK-node of the NASA Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) comprising of over 100 members from 15 UK higher education...
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Safer battery could spark investment in renewables
Nature & Environment

Safer battery could spark investment in renewables

...sources. Researchers have developed a battery that uses a common food additive to enable abundant solar and wind power to be stored cheaply and safely in homes and offices. The dream of a home battery – cheap, durable, safe, and as big as you like – that could store solar or wind power is a step nearer reality. Researchers from Harvard University in the US report that...
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