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Education & Development
Why I created a podcast to celebrate the OU’s BME community
In this article, Katherine Jegede shares her story of starting the OU BME staff Network Podcast, what she has learned so far, and her hopes for the project’s future.
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History & The Arts
Understanding the role of art historians in a changing world
Over the last few decades, the discipline of Art History has been transformed in a variety of ways, drawing on broader intellectual debates, including gender, racial and social equality. But what might the future bring? Dr Samuel Shaw from The Open University speaks to experts from the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art and looks at ...
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Education & Development
Mistaken identity? Sharing experiences as a South Asian woman
In this article, Rehana Awan shares her experiences of being a South Asian woman both inside and outside of the workplace.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Creu cysylltiadau mewn sgyrsiau diwedd oes: awgrymiadau hanfodol i weithwyr proffesiynol
Gall dewisiadau cleifion mewn sgyrsiau diwedd oes ddibynnu ar amryfal ffactorau; mae’r erthygl a’r animeiddiad yma’n cynnig arweiniad i weithwyr proffesiynol iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Making connections in end-of-life conversations: essential tips for professionals
Patient preference in end-of-life conversations can depend on multiple factors; this article and animation offer guidance for health and social care professionals.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
The emergence of breaking as an Olympic sport
Despite its critics, breaking is a sport worthy of its inclusion in the Olympics. Alex Twitchen explains why in this article.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
At a crossroads: navigating work and/or family alongside study
Balancing the demands of studying with family or employment responsibilities can be difficult. This interactive explores different challenges, including lack of understanding and support from family members and employers, time pressures, and dealing with the emotional side of navigating work, family and study. Based on the real-life experiences ...
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History & The Arts
Quiz: Which Brontë sister wrote it?
Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë had very different writing styles but can you tell their writing apart from the other?
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Education & Development
How to make the best of your digital badge
As OpenLearn prepares to issue its 250,000th digital badge, Dr Patrina Law reflects on their history and meaning to learners and how to make the best of earning one.
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Education & Development
Good Academic Practice Collection
Explore our range of free resources on developing good academic practice and discover how to build them into your studies. If you are studying with The Open University you should complete the All my own work: exploring academic integrity course. The other resources in this collection will help to further your understanding.
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Languages
Black Blue Plaques
This film explores the under-representation of Black heritage and the linguistic landscape in relation to Blue Plaques.
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Education & Development
Physical and mental health for young children
This free course will increase your knowledge and skills and show you ways that adults, both parents and professionals, can play an active role in supporting and promoting good health in babies and young children.