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The Heidelberg Project: A Detroit Story
Society, Politics & Law

The Heidelberg Project: A Detroit Story

...family and how one of its members; Jenenne was inspired to join the Heidelberg Project. A charity that encourages community development, through the arts and education. This material forms part of the Open University course International development: making sense of a changing world... The power of art Jenenne explains how a wrong turn changed her life. Joining the...
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Understanding refugee experiences: Refugee Week
Society, Politics & Law

Understanding refugee experiences: Refugee Week

...families, there is so much to learn. The Open University has a rich archive of material that we want to share with you – material created by, with, for and about refugees. Understanding Refugee Experiences will be of interest to anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of the legal-political, economic and socio-cultural policies and frameworks that shape their lives....
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Article 15 mins
Co-design approaches
Science, Maths & Technology

Co-design approaches

...history and principles, and provides case studies and practical tools. The Cross-pollination Resource Pack This film provides a step-by-step guide to delivering a cross-pollination workshop with people co-designing projects or initiatives in a particular place. Video shared from Cross-pollination project playlist Acknowledgements: This OpenLearn page was produced through...
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Impossible Peace 2: An everyday kind of miracle
OpenLearn Ireland

Impossible Peace 2: An everyday kind of miracle

...history might prove too heavy for the gossamer threads of peace. Sometimes, when covering yet another interface riot, or charting the rise of dissident republican organisations, or interminable political stand-offs, I would often be reminded of F Scott Fitzgerald’s famous phrase in The Great Gatsby; “so we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly...
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Global responses to Darwin's ideas
Science, Maths & Technology

Global responses to Darwin's ideas

...History professors Thomas Glick and Peter Kjaergaard reveal the controversies, which occurred when Darwin's ideas were first published around the world. Immediately, they were interpreted through the lens of wider cultural and political debates, which very much affected their reception. Few doubted that Charles Darwin was a great naturalist, but there were many who argued...
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Audio 25 mins
Design and Sustainability
Science, Maths & Technology

Design and Sustainability

...history of a chair An example of what is meant by the term 'hidden ugliness'. The designer's role in sustainable development Issues that a product designer should consider in order to make a product sustainable. Incorporating sustainability in product design The future challenges of sustainability that designers face and how these could be resolved. The five principles in...
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Audio 21 mins
Exploring the classical world
History & The Arts

Exploring the classical world

...readings from Horace's ode 3.6. Exploring Roman elegiac poetry The sounds and rhythms of Roman Elegiac poetry, with readings in Latin and translation. Satire in the city of Rome Using Roman satirical writing to discover social history. The satirical verse of Juvenal The motivations of Juvenal in his satirical works, with readings in Latin and in translation of Satire 5....
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Audio 2 hrs 54 mins
Contemporary Issues in Finance
Money & Business

Contemporary Issues in Finance

...history of hedge funds, and what the future may hold for them. Performance measurement Marcus Davidson and Graham Honeybourne explore issues of performance measurement. International financial reporting standards The IFRS, Pension Funds and the impact its introduction has made. Pension scheme deficits Marcus Davidson and Graham Honeybourne explore the issues. Managing...
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Audio 1 hr 7 mins