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Exercise and mental health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exercise and mental health

...change occurs. For all of those things, depression certainly has been shown to be improved [as a result of] physical exercise. Prof. Adrian Taylor - Exercise Psychologist, Exeter University: Not always, and if you look at the more rigorous trials, a more recent review that came out in 2009, by Mead, identified that the most rigorous trials actually don't support the very...
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Level 2: Intermediate 2 hrs
An appreciative approach to inquiry
Education & Development

An appreciative approach to inquiry

...changing practices as a result? The examples you will explore relate to inquiry in a broad range of educational contexts. But, the issues raised are much more widely applicable to any context involving humans working in complex and dynamic situations. By the end of this session, you should be able to: reflect on your own experiences and assumptions about what inquiry is...
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs
The RFS Career Academy Free Learning Collection
Education & Development

The RFS Career Academy Free Learning Collection

...The OU and can be used to enhance your work skills, apply for a new job or a change in career. The courses are available immediately and you can work through them at your own pace - plus if you sign up you can track your progress and receive a free Statement of Participation or a digital badge (if the course offers one). Take a look at the options below to get started....
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Article 5 mins
Looking globally: the future of education
Education & Development

Looking globally: the future of education

...change? In this free course you'll reflect on possible purposes for education. You'll then look to the future to think about what educationalists can do to fit the young people they work with to meet the challenges of the future. This course is designed for those with an interest in education or experience as an educator. It will also form part of a new Open University...
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Article 5 mins
Free digital, numeracy and employability courses to build your skills
Education & Development

Free digital, numeracy and employability courses to build your skills

...of free courses to boost your skills from The Open University. Many others are available by exploring OpenLearn. You might like to visit The Skills Toolkit from the National Careers Service, where you can find many more courses to help you learn new skills or change jobs. Once you’ve finished studying, the National Careers Service can help you decide your next steps....
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Article 5 mins
Wimbledon - The Championships
Health, Sports & Psychology

Wimbledon - The Championships

...changing FREE courses We've put together some of our top FREE courses - perfect if you're a budding athlete, a coach or mentor, psychologist, or if you just want to find out more about sport and fitness. Women in sport Discover a series of articles on women in sport, such as the challenges faced when returning to compete after becoming a mother. Anyone for tennis? Take a...
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Article 5 mins
Interacting with ambient displays
Science, Maths & Technology

Interacting with ambient displays

...change peoples behaviour within a building? The 'Clouds' research investigation project in The Open University's Jennie Lee building strives to answer this question. This video takes a look behind-the-scenes of the project, which involves an artistic installation of grey and orange balloons which have been produced in the building to signify the number of people using the...
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Video 7 mins
Seeking Sanctuary
Society, Politics & Law

Seeking Sanctuary

...change mainstream attitudes towards them. Perspective: Taking Sanctuary Refugees and asylum-seekers looking for sanctuary in the UK face many challenges, such as hostility and isolation. Often, mainstream attitudes are that they are victims or threats, and, as such, they tend to be treated as less than citizens. Groups such as the City of Sanctuary and Side By...
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Video 15 mins