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Dr Helen Owton
Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies
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?
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27 Nov 2023
People facing life stressors have a higher likelihood of making errors. This combined with fatigue can cause burnout - so how do pilots deal with this?
16 Nov 2023
When an intense event threatens a pilot's expectations and sense of safety, a startle reflex happens, otherwise known as the 'Amygdala Hijack'. This article outlines the psychology behind this.
31 Oct 2023
As with some sporting disciplines, aviation requires a similar set of skills. This article looks at these psychological attributes that helps with performance in more depth.
05 Sep 2023
What struggles do student-parents face? OU lecturer, Helen Owton, reflects on her experience and gives out some handy advice.
05 Oct 2016
Why is Wonder Woman only playing a secondary role in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice? This article looks at the role of gender and sexuality in superhero films.
16 Mar 2016
Should a sports star, convicted of crimes of violence against women, be allowed to return to the privileged position they occupied before they offended?
10 Mar 2016
Guinness and Gareth Thomas rugby tackle homophobia in their latest TV ad, writes Dr Helen Owton.
15 Sep 2015
Why hasn't the FIFA scandal and the impact it will have on the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup been discussed? Helen Owton explores...
04 Jun 2015