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Science, Maths & Technology
Obesity: balanced diets and treatment
The incidence of obesity is on the increase in affluent societies, and the phenomenon commands increasing attention from health professionals, legislators and the media. This free course, Obesity: balanced diets and treatment, looks at the science behind obesity, examining the dietary, physiological and genetic aspects of the topic.
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Nature & Environment
Hallowain't III: Woodfrogs
A block of ice melts away, and there sits a frog. Is this an ice monster of some sort? No.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Why mental fitness is as important as physical fitness
Athletes explain how they use their mind to give themselves the edge, as they pursue their Olympic Dreams
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Society, Politics & Law
Strategies to reduce the prison population
Dr David Scott explores the rising prison population in the UK and considers a number of measures aimed at downsizing the system.
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Society, Politics & Law
Radical alternatives to prison
Dr David Scott considers the limitations of conventional prison facilities and proposes a number of radical alternative ways of responding to human wrongdoing.
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Education & Development
Should boys be taught about periods and the menstrual cycle at school?
Could including boys in lessons on periods help reduce stigma and taboo around the menstrual cycle? A recent report suggests it might.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Why going dairy-free can hit your iodine levels
Replacing cows milk with non-dairy alternatives can put you at risk of not getting enough iodine. Here's why that matters - and what you can do about it.
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Education & Development
Learning How To Learn: Words from the Wise
Considering distance learning? Be inspired by some of the world's greatest writers, philosophers and leaders throughout history with these reflective quotes on learning and self-development.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Methods in Motion: Acknowledging the active participant
Participants come to research interviews with their own expectations, and researchers have to take account of this, says Senior Lecturer in Social Psychology Dr Stephanie Taylor.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Methods in Motion: Developing psychosocially informed self-help on gender
Senior Lecturer in Psychology Dr Meg-John Barker challenges the 'gender is binary and fixed at birth' narrative.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Why ‘sugar-free’ is not recommended as a substitute for sugary drinks and foods
Should children be consuming artificial sweeteners? And, furthermore, what research supports or discourages the consumption of 'sugar-free' products?
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Living with MS: Not just surviving but thriving (with a little canine care)
How do assistance dogs help people with MS keep control over their lives?