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Education & Development
East Asian Heritage month: a celebration of Studio Ghibli films
...Heritage month, it was a particular pleasure to see an event on in my home city of Cardiff about the Studio Ghibli films. Dr Rayna Denison, of the University of Bristol’s Film and Digital Arts department, came over to give a talk about the films. As well as discussing ways in which the Studio Ghibli film art is developed, and touching lightly on the cultural background...
Nature & Environment
Haymaking is critical to our heritage meadows, but is later really better?
...World War II, some 97% of our precious wildflower meadows have been lost, due to agricultural intensification, land use change and development. Floodplain meadows are especially diverse with up to 40 plant species per square metre, supporting a wide range of invertebrates, birds, mammals and reptiles. But this astonishing display would have been unremarkable to farmers of...
Health, Sports & Psychology
A World Cup legacy for generations to come
...World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is no exception, and while much of the focus will be on the competition and the performances on the pitch, legacy plans have been developed to capitalise on the tournament and secure several wider and longer-term benefits. It is also the first time that legacy planning has been directly associated with the Women’s World Cup, and...
Science, Maths & Technology
Dive into World Ocean Day with OpenLearn
...World Ocean Day with our collection of free educational resources about Earth’s oceans - and oceans beyond...Discover the wonders of our oceans - on Earth and beyond. From interactive games like Ocean Explorer to free courses and thought-provoking articles (including oceans in space!), this collection brings together a wealth of learning to inspire curiosity and care...
Health, Sports & Psychology
World Mental Health Day on OpenLearn
...Mental Health Day is on 10th October every year. Find out more about stress, anxiety, depression, mindfulness, wellbeing and more with our FREE learning resources...The theme for World Mental Health Day 2025 is "access to services - mental health in catastrophes and emergencies". The theme highlights the importance of people being able to protect their mental health...
History & The Arts
The First World War: trauma and memory
...World War: trauma and memory, you will study the subject of physical and mental trauma, its treatments and its representation. You will focus not only on the trauma experienced by combatants but also the effects of the First World War on civilian populations...The First World War was a war of unprecedented scale and brutality, with countless casualties. It also left a...
Nature & Environment
Environment: journeys through a changing world
...world's most endangered species. Half the world's remaining population survive in the forests of Uganda. This album explores the challenges facing conservationists at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Known for its exceptional biodiversity, the Park became a major tourist destination when it opened for gorilla tourism in 1993. The problem is, because the Park lies in the...