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Health, Sports & Psychology
Why is FGM practised?
Despite the growing global consensus that female genital mutilation (FGM) is an illegal, harmful, abusive and violent procedure that contravenes the human rights of women and girls, it continues to prevail and remains a legal practice in many countries internationally.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
How to be a great trans ally
Just like being trans, being a great trans ally is different for everyone. Learn about the importance of allyship and how you can ensure you are a trans ally in this interactive.
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Society, Politics & Law
Detecting Deception: Can you spot a liar?
Some money has been stolen - everyone denies taking it but some people are lying. Can you work out who is telling the truth and who is being dishonest? Find out in our interactive...
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Education & Development
From the classroom to the Commonwealth games: Dr Julie McElroy’s story
Disability rights campaigner and OU student, Dr Julie McElroy, shares her inspiring journey to becoming a non-executive director for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
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Education & Development
What failing in the learning journey feels like
How can educators better support students who fail? Drawing on personal and professional experience, Karen Storey and Vicky Kiddey share their insights.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Supporting parents through pregnancy and birth distress
Most people who experience perinatal mental health issues hide or underplay the impact of it. Here is what it takes to provide compassionate support.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Supporting new mothers’ mental health during the perinatal period
In this article, authors with lived experience and professional expertise of perinatal mental health difficulties share insights into what it can be like and how to find support.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Club v Country: The psychology of switching support
Graham Pike explores the psychology behind the 'club versus country' conundrum as a football fan.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
The Men’s World Cup 2026
The men’s World Cup tournament starts on 11 June 2026 and is being held in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Take a look at our dedicated content for the tournament.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
World Cup 2026: it looks like a lucky dip tournament!
With the men’s World Cup starting in June 2026, Simon Rea and Alex Twitchen explore some key facts about the tournament and discuss some of the key players to look out for.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Life in a bubble: the training camp experience at a World Cup
In the context of the men’s World Cup 2026, explore the effects of being in a training camp and at a tournament for a sustained period of time.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Design forensic psychology: parenting education and support
Rachel A.Wood explores service co-design methods and tools in parenting education and support with, and for, women who are experienced with the justice system. She is also a practicing service design leader and mentor in public services, with a specific focus on the intersection of design and psychology.