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Dying: what’s wellbeing got to do with it?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Dying: what’s wellbeing got to do with it?

...managing symptoms. Even when their death is more imminent, there is scope to consider how their wellbeing – and that of those around them - can be fostered. Here we propose several ways in which challenging the cultural assumptions terminal illness can be done by considering the dimensions of wellbeing. Enable people to do activities that give them a sense of purpose...
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Stereotypes
Languages

Stereotypes

...Introduction You might have heard a joke that starts: In European heaven the British are the police the Germans are the factory workers… Have a look at the full joke, and see if you can fill in the blanks with these nationalities: British, French, Germans, Italians In European heaven In European hell the British are the police the … are the cooks the Germans are the...
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Where to take your learning next
Education & Development

Where to take your learning next

...introduction to Open University study. Designed specifically for OU students, it can also help you to find out more about your interests and where you want your learning to take you. Please watch this short animation to find out about our Access Modules. Transcript There are four Access modules to choose from, and they start each February, May, and October. You might even...
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Exploring children's difficulties with language and literacy
Education & Development

Exploring children's difficulties with language and literacy

...introduction to this album. Understanding and tackling language difficulties Professor David Messer of The Open University sets the scene for the interviews on the album. Developmental disorders Professors Maggie Snowling and Charles Hulme give an overview of the main developmental disorders in language and literacy. The cognitive approach Professors Maggie Snowling and...
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Environmental responsibility
Nature & Environment

Environmental responsibility

...introduction to this album. Conversation on creative climate with Joe Smith and Martin Reynolds - part 1 Part 1 of 2 - Discussion exploring the value of an Open University initiative – in partnership with the BBC – called Creative Climate, providing space over 10 years (2010–2020) for constructive conversation on climate change amongst and between experts and lay...
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Audio 1 hr 42 mins
The Internet at 40
Science, Maths & Technology

The Internet at 40

...introduction to this album. A brief history of the future Professor John Naughton of The Open University reveals some of the key players in the history of the internet, and explores some of the surprises it has sprung. Pioneers: Vint Cerf Vint Cerf, often known as 'the father of the internet' talks about the early days of internet development and the ten years it took to...
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Audio 1 hr 33 mins
Museums in contemporary society
History & The Arts

Museums in contemporary society

...introduction to this album. Secrets of the V The director, staff and visitors to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London talk about the museum's role and what they see as the source of its success. Redefining the V Dragging the Victoria and Albert Museum's British galleries into the twenty-first century was a masssive undertaking. Here's how they did it. Global heritage:...
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Audio 2 hrs 6 mins
Working with children and families
Health, Sports & Psychology

Working with children and families

...introduction to this album. Families and origin Husband and father Calvin Wilkes discusses his attitudes to family life and living as part of a second-generation immigrant family. Life as a single parent Three different takes on aspects of family life involving divorce and living as a lone parent, and the positives and negatives encountered by in these conditions. The...
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Audio 2 hrs 46 mins