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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
Start writing essays
History & The Arts

Start writing essays

...Researching an essay Open University tutors Tim Baugh and Lesley Hoose discuss essay titles, research and schedules with OU student Beth Lewis. Early stages of essay writing John Humphrys stresses how important it is to know your subject and know your position in the argument. What is good writing? There is a fine line between good and pretentious writing, John Pilger...
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A timeline between The OU and the royal family
History & The Arts

A timeline between The OU and the royal family

...Centre, making what he calls a “brief but interesting” tour of the studios, as well as an unscheduled visit to the special effects department. He later dons a yellow and blue gown to receive an honorary degree Click here to watch a video of Prince Charles visiting The OU June 1995 - International Council for Open and Distance Education Conference [Princess Anne when...
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Opening the wardrobe
Money & Business

Opening the wardrobe

...research and shed light on how it can be used in practice. The event helped explain how social marketing research is used to influence behaviour in ways which can improve individual and societal wellbeing. This online event aimed to raise awareness of how research can be the basis for making clothing ownership and use more sustainable. Each year, UK households spend...
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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

...centred around the picturesque town of Winchcombe. An appeal went out to members of the public to look out for possible fragments from the fireball. [Fireball trajectory of the Winchcombe meteorite] Fireball trajectory of the fireball. Dr Richard Greenwood, a postdoctoral research fellow at The Open University, who has worked on meteorite samples for his entire career...
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Growing plants, growing communities: Climate Camp, Veggie Gardens and Local Politics
Society, Politics & Law

Growing plants, growing communities: Climate Camp, Veggie Gardens and Local Politics

...centre. The re-claiming of St Anne's school grounds, however, depends on more than just ideas. Legitimate force: the state keeps 'order' At the meeting, there was a discussion about the possibility of eviction from the Climate Camp site. Various suggestions for non-violently 'defending the site' were made (barricades, tree houses, etc.). One Climate Camp member, however,...
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Why I created a podcast to celebrate the OU’s BME community
Education & Development

Why I created a podcast to celebrate the OU’s BME community

...research and wider social issues impacting all demographics. I also wanted to showcase BME skill, expertise and notable achievements. There were so many stories around me – stories of resilience, innovation and triumph – that I was truly spoiled for choice. The main challenge was pinning down dates that worked for all of us involved. I had been advised to manage my...
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World Social Work Day
Health, Sports & Psychology

World Social Work Day

...children in care?' Listen to our podcasts on social work practice, work and law. Take a look at our free courses on social work and care. Take it further with the OU with our social work degrees and modules. You may also like to check out our Social Work webpage from the Faculty of Health and Social Care at The Open University where we have more details about our courses...
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