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Stephen Hawking: The tributes
Science, Maths & Technology

Stephen Hawking: The tributes

...Research Fellow, Swinburne University of Technology Professor Stephen Hawking was an inspiration to me to become not just a scientist but a communicator of that science. His work as a cosmologist, and discoveries in black hole physics were legendary. His best-known prediction, named by the community as Hawking Radiation, transformed black holes from inescapable...
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Article 20 mins
Leadership: external context and culture
Education & Development

Leadership: external context and culture

...children attend their local school. At secondary school level, they sit an entrance exam. And based on their results, the government assigns them to a school. But there's now a growing number of private schools, like Camford Royal, an English medium school which offers students the chance to enter some of the best universities around the world, reflecting the increasing...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Introducing the voluntary sector Badge icon
Money & Business

Introducing the voluntary sector

...Research UK, The National Trust (England and Wales), Oxfam and the Save the Children Fund...Week 3: Structure and functions of the voluntary sector: 2.2 The workforce - [People arranged in circles.] Figure 4 Working in voluntary organisations In Week 7 you will find out more about the volunteering ‘workforce’ but here the focus is on the paid workforce. According to...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
The navigation apps that help the visually impaired
Society, Politics & Law

The navigation apps that help the visually impaired

...research Smart city technologies have the potential to make everybody's lives better, but they might be particularly useful for people with disabilities. Research by Sophie Watson and I have looked at the technologies available for visually impaired people that aims to help them navigate city spaces. There need for these technologies evident. According to the RNIB, around...
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Article 5 mins
The real reason clowns scare us
Health, Sports & Psychology

The real reason clowns scare us

...research on “coulrophobia” – a fear of clowns. A recent study into the nature of creepiness found that clowning was the creepiest of occupations. The researchers suggested that this might be because clowns’ intentions towards us are ambiguous – and their behaviour can be threatening as well as comical. However in the context of the recent pranks there is little...
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Article 10 mins
Introduction to Working with Young People
Education & Development

Introduction to Working with Young People

...Centre Young people explore their musical abilities with Steve, a musician with a talent for working with young people.. Making Music Together Recording a DJ set, designing a cd cover, and a guitar lesson. Behind the scenes the facilitators discuss the group's teamwork. Cooler than School Learning is fun at the Madcap Centre -and James now has lots to show for it....
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Video 1 hr 28 mins
Managing my money for young adults: in partnership with the Harrison Foundation
Money & Business

Managing my money for young adults: in partnership with the Harrison Foundation

...Centre for Social Mobility. You make thousands of decisions every day, some are are trivial, and some are hard and could affect your future. Personal financial decisions (decisions related to your income, spending, savings or investing) are usually hard and could have a significant impact on your life. So what about young people? [A cartoon illustration of two young...
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Article 5 mins
Dying Matters Awareness Week
Health, Sports & Psychology

Dying Matters Awareness Week

...research and teaching theme at the OU for over twenty years? Find out more on our research page. During this year's Dying Matters Awareness Week (8th-14th May 2022), we have curated a collection of free learning content from OpenLearn to open up the subject that many people still find difficult to talk about. This year, we're continuing our reources on being #InAGoodPlace...
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Article 15 mins