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Art and Visual Culture: Medieval to Modern
History & The Arts

Art and Visual Culture: Medieval to Modern

...out the visual remains of past centuries that still survive in our cities and countryside today? Are you baffled by modern art? This collection provides you with insights into different aspects of art and visual culture between the Middle Ages and the present day. You will discover the wonders of medieval stained glass and learn how East meets West in a Byzantine icon....
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Audio 1 hr 30 mins
Hadrian: The Roamin' Emperor
History & The Arts

Hadrian: The Roamin' Emperor

...out what motivated the Roman Emperor, Hadrian, to travel so extensively?...Let's go! Go on a journey around the globe with Hadrian and gain fascinating insights into the life and mind of this intriguing historical figure. Can you debunk some of the many classical myths around him, or will you fall into the same trap as others? [Image taken from the Hadrian: The roamin'...
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Activity 5 mins
How to be a great trans ally
Health, Sports & Psychology

How to be a great trans ally

...will help you to correctly identify what type of allyship could suit you and which could suit others. Check out the following interactive exploring how to be a supportive trans ally. How to be a great trans ally For those who might prefer to access this learning in a different way, you can listen to this free downloadable audiobook based on this interactive. Transcript...
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Activity 10 mins
Ministry of Sharing: Are you a safe sharer?
Digital & Computing

Ministry of Sharing: Are you a safe sharer?

...out whether you share too much information...Are you the bee's knees when it comes to sharing the most interesting stuff on the web, or do you make people cringe when they see your posts on their Facebook newsfeed? Watch the Ministry of Sharing's snappy public service announcement and take the test to see whether you're an internet icon or an outrageous over-sharer....
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Activity 10 mins
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
Maths as others see it
Science, Maths & Technology

Maths as others see it

...out how maths is used to measure haemoglobin levels. Plus, what is the public's perception of maths? Reflecting on maths Members of the public share their memories of maths in school and a hospital DJ talks us through a typical shift. Applying mathematics Members of the public explain how they use maths in their day-to-day lives and we also look at the definition of...
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Audio 12 mins
Making Faces
Health, Sports & Psychology

Making Faces

...out more, follow the research links... Making Faces Open University cognitive psychologist Graham Pike describes how his interest in facial compositing has led to a collaboration resulting in a computer based tool, called Efit V. This tool might transform the process of identifying police suspects. It is being developed to allow law enforcement agencies to produce images...
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Video 2 mins
Pitfalls of Polls
Society, Politics & Law

Pitfalls of Polls

...out public reaction to policies, an accurate prediction of how people will vote? Getting political opinion polling in perspective is not always as straight forward as it seems. Perspective: The making of the public opinion: Your truth or theirs Opinion polls have their uses - but it is important to remember they do not, nor are intended to, predict the future. Join Dave...
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Video 14 mins