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Effective writing in professional social work practice
This free course, Effective writing in professional social work practice, will introduce you to the importance of writing in professional social work. It will develop your understanding of the different ways that writing forms an integrated part of professional practice in the UK. People are at the centre of writing in social work practice, ...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
What is it like to research death and loss?
Three members of the Centre for Open Thanatology share their insights, experiences and advice on death and loss.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Political grief: understanding an emerging phenomenon
Can we feel grief about political events? Neil Thompson explores this question and how it may impact you.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Warming winters: How will the Winter Olympics adapt?
The ongoing impact of climate change on one of the biggest sports events in the world...
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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.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
How can I support bereaved neurodivergent children?
Erica Borgstrom and Jon Rainford share how you can help bereaved neurodivergent children with some guidance and advice.
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Milano Cortino Winter Olympics 2026 – let the slipping and sliding commence!
Simon Rea previews the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy and looks at who in Team GB have the best chances of winning medals.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Winter Olympics
Team GB will be looking be build upon recent successes at Winter Olympics, as the 2026 Games in Italy starts this month. You can dig deep into the Winter Olympics with our range of free resources.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Artificial intelligence: implications for social work writing
From case notes and formal reports to basic emails, a crucial but time-consuming part of a social worker’s job is writing. Dr Gillian Ferguson and Dr Maria Leedham look at the opportunities and drawbacks of implementing artificial intelligence into the role.
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Why would British athletes choose winter sports?
What's the attraction of winter sports in a mild climate?
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Neurodiversity Hub
Exploring how minds work differently and brilliantly. This hub brings together free OpenLearn courses, articles and personal stories on autism, ADHD, dyslexia and more.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
A head for heights: How athletes keep calm at altitude
Many athletes at 2026 Winter Olympics will find themselves in the start gate ready to race in an event which can threaten injury as much as promise victory. The question is how do they cope?