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Earth and Life
Science, Maths & Technology

Earth and Life

...University Course S269 Earth and Life... Earth and Life A short introduction to this album. Daisyworld: James Lovelock and Gaia An introduction to Gaia by James Lovelock. Daisyworld: Gaia and Daisyworld James lovelock discusses the original Gaia theory and how it developed and led to the Daisy world model. Daisyworld: Self regulation James Lovelock continues to look at...
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From Zero Day to Doomsday – Public Lecture
Digital & Computing

From Zero Day to Doomsday – Public Lecture

...University, Berrill Lecture Theatre, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA Mike Richards joined The Open University in 1996 to help trial teaching over the Internet. Since then he has taught courses including an introduction to robotics, playful computer programming, and the internet of things. Most recently he has been writing about aspects of computer security from malicious software...
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Top tips for exam revision and preparation
Education & Development

Top tips for exam revision and preparation

How can you best prepare for an exam? This short animation gives you some top revision tips...Find out more about The Open University's BA/BSc (Honours) Open degree. Transcript Watch the other animations in this series
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Geology toolkit: what rock is that?
Science, Maths & Technology

Geology toolkit: what rock is that?

You can use our interactive to help you identify an actual rock, or, if you don't have a sample, you can use one of our virtual rocks...Find out more about The Open University's Geology courses and qualifications
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Study skills: one-minute tips
Education & Development

Study skills: one-minute tips

Check out our series of one-minute animations exploring revision tips, beating procrastination, what’s involved in a remote exam and other study skills...Find out more about The Open University's BA/BSc (Honours) Open degree.
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Industrial Revolution: changing landscapes
History & The Arts

Industrial Revolution: changing landscapes

Explore the effects of the Industrial Revolution an agrarian nation slowly became a mechanised one...Take it further Find out What The Industrial Revolution Did For Us Explore industrial heritage near you Discover more about studying history with the Open University
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Poverty in Scotland 2016: Tools for Transformation
Society, Politics & Law

Poverty in Scotland 2016: Tools for Transformation

...University in Scotland’s national office in Edinburgh. Each of the main Scottish political parties had representatives attending and speaking to the question of poverty and how to tackle it. The audience included politicians, academics, researchers, trade unions, campaigners, third sector organisations and students. The Scottish media were also in attendance. The 2016...
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Winchcombe Meteorite: Insights from the First Scientist on the Scene
Science, Maths & Technology

Winchcombe Meteorite: Insights from the First Scientist on the Scene

...University, who has worked on meteorite samples for his entire career was, like many other space scientists, eager to hear from the public. Richard was the first scientist to arrive in the small town of Winchcombe in Gloucestershire soon after reports started coming in. Richard: “On Wednesday 3rd March, I was tasked with visiting a number of the more promising...
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