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Education & Development
What pressures are young men feeling?
A rigid construct of what makes a "real man" is putting a strain on real young men, says new research.
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Society, Politics & Law
Jurors are subject to all kinds of biases when it comes to deciding on a trial
From CSI to Law and Order, Line of Duty and Midsomer Murders, there is huge public fascination with crime and the criminal justice system. But how much do jurors get it wrong?
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Health, Sports & Psychology
CSI: Current research into the impact of bias on crime scene forensics is limited – but psychology can help
Recent research suggests that the reality of forensic analysis is that it can be subjective and fallible.
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Society, Politics & Law
Applying social work law to asylum and immigration
This course will present an overview of the policy and law that relates to social work with people involved in the asylum and immigration system and will introduce you to the ways in which social work practitioners can support people with insecure immigration status, refugees and asylum seekers more effectively. It will highlight some of the ...
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Society, Politics & Law
Studying social work law
This set of four free courses introduces the role of social work and explores how the law influences social work practice. You will learn the role of social workers in the UK and how the profession is regulated across the four nations. The courses also examine how the law is applied by social workers in their practice with the people they support.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
‘Shut up and play’: a brief history of athlete activism
Despite many sports organisers and fans maintaining a belief that sport and politics do not mix, sport has consistently proven itself as a breeding ground for activism and protest. The argument that sport and politics should be kept separate is perhaps most prevalent when it comes to athletes expressing their political views. This article ...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
The case of Simone Biles and perceptions of athlete mental health
American gymnast Simone Biles was in among the medals in the 2024 Paris Olympics. However, when she withdrew from several events at Tokyo 2020 due to mental health struggles, she came under fire from both the global media and the general public. The social media response revealed a polarising narrative, with many supporting Biles and engaging in...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
The football World Cup: where sport and politics collide
Occasionally, controversies arise that remind us of the link between sport and politics. It was once common for leading figures in the sporting world to declare that sport was, effectively, a politics-free zone. Sport was cast as the perpetual innocent party, liable to be corrupted by any connection with politics. However, it has become ...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Sense of self during ageing: how mindfulness and nature can help
How can the great outdoors help us to age well? It's all in understanding the ageing process, acceptance and the quest for purpose, say the experts.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
The gift of being a foster carer
What is our conception of fostering? This article explores the reality behind the myths and what fostering means for our communities.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Valuing death at home: making preparations
Death is part of life and is something we all need to face, not only our own death but the deaths of those around us. Yet many of us are unprepared for this major event in our lives.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
The Science of Fear
Recoil at the number 13? Scream at spiders? At some point, we all get scared. But why, and how? This article explores the science behind fear.