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60-Second Adventures in Thought
History & The Arts

60-Second Adventures in Thought

...world. Subjects as vast as time travel, infinity, quantum mechanics and artificial intelligence, are squeezed into 60-second clips that will tickle your funny bone and blow your mind... Achilles and the Tortoise Ancient mathematical trickery proves that a mighty hero cannot overtake a tortoise. The Grandfather Paradox A well known story that questions the logic of time...
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Audio 7 mins
Wordsworth re-visited
History & The Arts

Wordsworth re-visited

...world at the centre of poetic philosophy. Wordsworth's influences are a topic of immense academic debate, and this album provides a concise and distinct introduction to the many literary, political and cultural shifts that informed and inspired one of literature's most breathtakingly beautiful movements. This material forms part of The Open University course A207 From...
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Audio 27 mins
Exploring the science of climate
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring the science of climate

...natural records reveal about global climate over the last 150 years. Climatic evidence from sediments What sediment cores from the world's oceans reveal about climate patterns. Sun, sunspots and volcanoes The influence of natural phenomena on global climate. Observations, theories and climate models Dealing with discrepancies between climate models and observable data....
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Audio 25 mins
Introducing the psychology of our relationships with fictional villains
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing the psychology of our relationships with fictional villains

...world around us. [Introducing the psychology of our relationships with fictional villains (Free Course Trailer)]...Introduction and guidance: Introduction - This free course explores psychological theory and research on the relationships we form with fictional characters. Throughout the course you will hear from leading crime writers, who will talk about how they create...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Historical perspectives on race
History & The Arts

Historical perspectives on race

...world and in history, this construction has real consequences. From enslavement and colonisation to resistance and revolution, the stories of people of colour are often left untold in accounts of the past. This free course, Historical perspectives on race, will introduce you to ideas and scholarship dealing with the construction of race, and help you to start exploring...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
The Centre for Children and Young People’s Wellbeing at The Open University
Health, Sports & Psychology

The Centre for Children and Young People’s Wellbeing at The Open University

...world can best support children and young people to thrive. The Centre puts children and young people’s insights at the core of our research as their expertise is vital to understand their health and wellbeing. To do so, we collaborate closely with our sister Open University centre, the Children’s Research Centre (CRC). With the CRC we are building a children and...
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Article 5 mins
Did Harry Potter’s extracurricular activities land him a job at the Ministry of Magic?
Education & Development

Did Harry Potter’s extracurricular activities land him a job at the Ministry of Magic?

...world. This very particular form of inter-cultural competence manifests itself in Harry’s knowledge and understanding of Muggle ways and his ability to question wizard practices, never taking things at face value. One could argue that being brought up as a Muggle stops Harry from being so in awe of Voldemort, freeing him up to challenge Voldemort across the book series....
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Article 10 mins
New free courses and hobbies to try while Coronavirus restrictions are in place
Miscellaneous

New free courses and hobbies to try while Coronavirus restrictions are in place

...world are you headed? Hafan: Exploring Welsh Language and Culture Beginners' Spanish: Food and Drink Intermediate German: The World of Work Beginners' Italian: Food and Drink Beginners' French: A Trip to Avignon Explore how you can dig a little deeper in languages with The OU. Succeed in the workplace Perhaps this time has made you revaluate your working life? Check out...
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Article 5 mins