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• Ancient ideas: where does the soul go?

  Humans have grappled with the question of what happens after death for millennia. Across the ancient world, many different cultures developed their own answers and underworlds. The Ancient Greeks had several theories about what might come next.

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• Algorithmic Design

  This free course, Algorithmic design, explores the creative potential of designing with algorithms. This is part of the new BDes Design qualification at The Open University. Learn to think algorithmically and tweak code to create your own wallpaper patterns and be part of contemporary design practices. Through hands-on graphical experimentation ...

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• An introduction to digital simulation in healthcare

  Simulation provides a safe space for learning and improvement, leading to better-prepared healthcare professionals and safer patient care environments. This free course will help you develop an understanding of digital simulation and how it can enhance learning and clinical practice, not only through simulation but also through debriefing. ...

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• 28 July 2005: 4 o'clock and all is well

  The archive follows the next phase of the Northern Ireland peace process through the years 2005-2010 and what happened after the IRA decision to end its armed campaign at 4pm on Thursday, July 28th 2005.

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• Supporting babies and toddlers

  The first two years of a child’s life are a time of incredible change and development. This free course helps practitioners to understand these changes and explore how they can support babies and toddlers in early childhood settings. This course draws on research and expertise from early childhood academics at The Open University and ...

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• Will we ever be able to trust an AI sports coach?

  As AI becomes more embedded in sport, its role in coaching is growing. From tracking performance to predicting injury, its potential is vast but can it ever replicate the intuition, empathy and trust that define great coaching? This article explores the promises and pitfalls of AI in the future of sport.

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• Introducing International Relations

  In this free course you will be introduced to the subject of International Relations (IR). You will learn how IR seeks to analyse vital global problems and the key actors and issues involved. In the course you will explore two contemporary case studies: the competition between great powers like the USA and China for access to Africa’s resources;...

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• Can you harness intrapreneurship?

  Do innovative employees with new ideas always have to leave and start their own company? Or could they be given the license to transform your business instead?

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• Our top OpenLearn hubs to get you started

  New to OpenLearn? These standout hubs offer something for everyone - from sustainability to sport, employability to education.

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