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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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Three Irish Poets – Katherine Tynan
OpenLearn Ireland

Three Irish Poets – Katherine Tynan

...children warm their hands; I am their light of love alive. Without me cold the hearthstone stands, Nor could the precious children thrive. I am the twist that holds together The children in its sacred ring, Their knot of love, from whose close tether No lost child goes a-wandering. I am the house from floor to roof, I deck the walls, the board I spread; I spin the...
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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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Evolution and the human family
Science, Maths & Technology

Evolution and the human family

...size seems to contradict the Darwinian model of inclusive fitness but it can be explained as a tradeoff between the cost of bringing up children and the number of children in a family. The limits of a Darwinian approach to the family Does technology lead behaviour or does behaviour lead technology? Ruth Mace argues that the pill was invented to serve a Darwinian need....
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Students’ experiences of online tutorials in health and social care
Education & Development

Students’ experiences of online tutorials in health and social care

...research is addressing these questions...In a physical classroom, tutors can see what students are doing and their facial expressions give us immediate feedback about how they are feeling and whether they are understanding the session. In contrast, we have to ask for feedback about what students are experiencing online. There has been little research to show what students...
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Tackling noise pollution
Science, Maths & Technology

Tackling noise pollution

...researchers are trying to cut down on noise pollution from transport. Lastly, two audio tracks featuring Dr Shahram Taherzadeh and Dr Suresh Nesaratnam explore the issues arising from the case studies and provide an overview of course. This material forms part of The Open University course T210 Environmental control and public health... Tackling noise pollution A brief...
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