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Health, Sports & Psychology
The healing power of nature writing
Writing about the natural world and environment can work wonders for our wellbeing – this article explains how.
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History & The Arts
Does fiction make people more empathic and is that a good thing?
Does reading fiction make people more empathic or do more empathic people tend to read more fiction?
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Doping: a contemporary sports issue case study
In this free course, doping (performance enhancing drugs, or PEDs) is used as an example of how contemporary issues in sport might be studied. Doping is used to illustrate how you can think about the debates involved in an issue and this will help you develop appropriate skills to discuss other contemporary issues in sport.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Dyscalculia, maths anxiety and numerophobia in nursing practice
Students, Nursing Associates and registered nurses can experience dyscalculia, maths anxiety and numerophobia, but they can be reassured that effective support is available.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
10 tips to beat the January blues
Feeling a bit low? Unmotivated? Tired? We’ve put together ten ways to beat the January blues, with a few FREE resources on OpenLearn to help you on your way.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Why friendships are vital to your wellbeing
It's well-documented that loneliness can cause depression and have negative effects on health and lifespans, equal to that of smoking. Explore why friends are good for your wellbeing, then invite them round for a catch up - it's important!
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Veganuary: can it make a positive difference?
This article explores how Veganuary’s growth has sparked a global shift toward veganism, changing consumption habits and raising awareness about animal rights.
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History & The Arts
Ten top tips for writing a novel
Got a novel bursting to get out? These tips from novelist and lecturer Sally O'Reilly may surprise you...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
St Lucia reimagined: marketing a Swedish festive icon
Every year on 13 December, Sweden celebrates St Lucia’s Day – a festive tradition that marks the start of the Christmas season.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Tricky Topics in Nursing
Nasogastric tube insertion, chest auscultation, intramuscular injection and oxygen administration are all demonstrated in these videos suitable for nurses and other healthcare professionals.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Music and mental health: the parallels between Victorian asylum treatments and modern social prescribing
Did you know that doctors were exploring the links between mental health and music back in the Victorian era? This article explains more about musical treatments in the asylum.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Merry microbes: how might festive feasting affect your gut microbiota?
During the festive period, our food choices may change from what we usually eat. But what does this do to our gut microbiota? Let’s explore the impact of festive feasting on the gut and how what we eat can affect the microbial populations in our guts.