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Home to the Departments of: Environment, Earth and Ecosystems, Life, Health and Chemical Sciences and Physical Sciences
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Featured Courses
The Frozen Planet
Exploring the wonder of the polar world, this short course is about the science of the frozen planet that covers over one-third of the Earth at any one time. Using specially-shot film clips from the spectacular Frozen Planet BBC series, the course investigates the ecosystems and animals that prosper in the polar regions, the global climate, the influence of humans on the environment and the motivations of early explorers. You will also learn about the current management of the polar regions and their fate in the near future. For a full description please click here.
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Case Studies
An unusual degree ceremony
In the last three days I have attended three Open University degree ceremonies. Two of these took place in the grandeur of Ely Cathedral and were, as always, joyful occasions in which we were able to share in our students’ successes.
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