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'Keeping it Real': The Experiences of Black Youth beyond Criminal (In)Justice Statistics
Society, Politics & Law

'Keeping it Real': The Experiences of Black Youth beyond Criminal (In)Justice Statistics

...OU to give a presentation about my research, which you can view here. Transcript This article will attempt to move beyond these insightful and depressing statistics, in order to highlight the real lived experiences of Black young people with regards the justice system; particularly their daily interactions with the police and other official agents of authority. Throughout...
My Interest in Cities is Really an Interest in the Way People Live
Society, Politics & Law

My Interest in Cities is Really an Interest in the Way People Live

...meet, as Professor Allan Cochrane explains the motivations running through his work. It threads together studies of how people live, manage and organise their lives, drawing in both local and global networks of power and ideas. Cities allow us to understand, and are key parts of how, abstract theories and sweeping trends become grounded in local and everyday experiences....
Jean-Paul Sartre and Existential Choice
History & The Arts

Jean-Paul Sartre and Existential Choice

...beings live in anguish. Not because life is terrible. But rather because, we’re ‘condemned to be free’. We're ‘thrown’ into existence, become aware of ourselves, and have to make choices. Even deciding not to choose is a choice. According to Sartre, every choice reveals what we think a human being should be. Find out more about the individual and consciousness...
A January detox to kick-start your year
Health, Sports & Psychology

A January detox to kick-start your year

...become a permanent lifestyle change. To learn about your diet and health and how these are connected, below are some, articles, quizzes and courses designed to make you think about why you eat what you eat. Looking for more inspiration to become a better person this year? Why not learn a language or volunteer at your local charity - Here are some new year's resolutions to...
Dive deeper with these extra articles
Society, Politics & Law

Dive deeper with these extra articles

...OU is leading a project that explores how to use creative methods for researching and co-producing knowledge with migrant families: PASAR - Participation Arts and social Action in Research Asset based community development is a powerful approach being used with a diverse network of communities and community organizations across the Connected Communities programme to help...
Coronavirus: Dealing with Death, Dying and Grief
Health, Sports & Psychology

Coronavirus: Dealing with Death, Dying and Grief

...How do you tell someone that they're dying? And how will they respond to the news? Did you know death, dying and bereavement has been a major research and teaching theme at the OU for over twenty years? Find out more on our research page. We have curated a collection of free learning content from OpenLearn to open up the subject. Take a look at the extra resources below....
Exploring the depth of the Antarctic ice sheet...
Nature & Environment

Exploring the depth of the Antarctic ice sheet...

...of sources to infer ice sheet interaction and stability. Further, future projections of the contribution of Antarctic ice sheet instability to global mean sea level rise will then be possible to evaluate. The main goal is to quantify uncertainties associated with inferences and projections to inform climate policies on sea level rise. Like science? Go further with the OU...
Get your FREE human body augmented reality postcards
Science, Maths & Technology

Get your FREE human body augmented reality postcards

...OU experts to be posted to you. Follow this link to request a poster online. 2. Download the Zappar app on your smartphone. Use the links to download here App Store, Google Play or search in your download store for Zappar. 3. Scan the image Once you’ve got the app and the print out, open the Zappar app and point the camera at the print out to scan. Follow the...