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Health, Sports & Psychology
Being human: spirit, consciousness and being (or not being) in bodies
Dr Sara MacKian asks what it means to be a conscious human in (and sometimes outside!) a body…
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Broken Pipeline for Black Coaches in World Football
With ‘Reclaiming Narratives’ the theme for Black History Month 2024, I watched the players of African heritage showcase their talents in the Nottingham Forest v Fulham Premier League fixture in September 2024 (Calvin Bassey, Taiwo Awoniyi, Alex Iwobi and Ola Aina), but pondered if they would be given the same opportunities as their white ...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Enabling parents to improve children’s services: Walking the Walk in Evelina London Children’s Hospital
Imagine you’re a parent and your child is dying or has died in a hospital. How could the hospital and staff best support you? Drawing on the insights of parents, Walking the Walk has adapted to involve parents to better understand their experiences.
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Stoke-on-Trent, where they’re loving angels instead...
Dr Sara MacKian explores the hidden history of Spiritualism in the heart of England.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
From curing to caring? Exploring the role of spiritual healing in a biomedical world
Dr Sara MacKian explores if a focus on healing could help save the NHS.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Navigating Black Irish identity in the music of Phil Lynott
Lauren O’Hagan explores the music of Phil Lynott and how his lyrics helped him make sense of his dual identity as Black and Irish.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
From dreams to reality: becoming a nurse and educator
Mel shares her journey from leaving school with no GCSEs to becoming a nurse and later practice and staff tutor at The Open University.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Sporting women in the media
The mass media (e.g. radio, TV, internet) has become one of the most powerful institutional influences in society. This free course, Sporting women in the media, explores whether gendered inequalities exist in sport by evaluating the media coverage. The media can be highly influential in shaping perceptions about gender in sport and headlines ...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Sport and Fitness Hub
Welcome to the Sport and Fitness Hub. Enjoy exploring our range of free courses, articles and interactives to exercise your body and mind.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
What is the Sport and Fitness Hub?
What is the Sport and Fitness Hub and who is it for? Find out in this short article.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Ageing Well Collection
Learn about ageing well with our collection of free learning resources including expert insights, recorded talks, podcasts, interactives and courses.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Depression, mood and exercise
Looking for a few tips on increasing your mood? Dr Jitka Vseteckova explores the relationship between depression and exercise.