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Science, Maths & Technology
Brain Awareness Week
11-17 March is Brain Awareness Week. From our OU PhD students' fascinating research into the brain to new articles with mind-blowing facts, we've got a host of FREE brainy learning materials.
Health, Sports & Psychology
Talking about the menopause: symptoms, support and the role of exercise
This free OpenLearn course is designed to help anyone whose life is affected by the menopause. No matter what gender you identify with, this transitional phase can affect people in all sorts of ways, so this course is open to all. The objectives are to empower everyone, by increasing knowledge of what the menopause is and the effects it can ...
Health, Sports & Psychology
Proud of nursing associates: who they are and why they are important
What is the role of the nursing associate in England and what positive impact can they have on the health and social care teams they work in? Gemma Ryan-Blackwell explains.
Health, Sports & Psychology
Ever Wondered About... Pancakes?
To celebrate Shrove Tuesday (Pancake day) take a look at the science and history of the pancake.
Health, Sports & Psychology
Children and young people's mental health: a collection of free resources
Explore our collection of free resources focusing on the issue of mental health and wellbeing when it comes to children and young people.
Health, Sports & Psychology
Supporting children and young people's wellbeing
This free course, Supporting children and young people's wellbeing, looks at some of the broader concerns regarding wellbeing and the idea that children and young people today are increasingly reporting feelings of unhappiness. By completing the activities, you will be introduced to different ways of understanding children and young people’s ...
Health, Sports & Psychology
Child mental health: is it in crisis?
There is much discussion about the issue of children and young people’s mental health problems in the media, and we often hear this issue referred to as a ‘crisis’. But what does the evidence say? Are rates of mental health problems rising? In this course you will explore these important questions as well as delving into a case study of a young ...
Health, Sports & Psychology
Introducing Climate Psychology: facing the climate crisis
This free course introduces the emerging field of Climate Psychology. It is now widely accepted that facts about climate change, taken alone, do not promote change. There is growing recognition that deeper psychological perspectives, beyond traditional psychological approaches, could enrich environment movements. Additionally, evidence is ...
Health, Sports & Psychology
Supporting physical development in early childhood
Are you involved in caring for or educating babies and young children either as a practitioner in the workforce or as a parent/carer? In this free course, Supporting physical development in early childhood, you will learn how to ensure young children do enough physical activity and how it improves child mental and physical health development....
Health, Sports & Psychology
Flying Fatigued: Fatigue in Aviation
Commercial pilots must assess whether they are 'fit to fly' - but some personal and commercial pressures mean they can sometimes fly when fatigued, which can be dangerous. What's being done to manage this?
Health, Sports & Psychology
Telephone bereavement support: does it work?
Experiencing the death of someone close can be profoundly impactful. As human beings, we are wired for relationships. In short, we need each other. Here Andy Langford shares insights about telephone support following a bereavement.
Health, Sports & Psychology
Developing employability through sport and physical activity
While many people recognise the positive impact of engaging in sport and/or physical activity on their physical and mental well-being, research indicates that participation can also equip us with valuable skills that enhance our employability. Engaging in sport and physical activity provides opportunities to develop a diverse skill set that can ...