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Methods in Motion: Developing psychosocially informed self-help on gender
Health, Sports & Psychology

Methods in Motion: Developing psychosocially informed self-help on gender

...resources, whilst there are very few existing self-help resources on the topic of gender. This in itself is fascinating. The self-help industry seems to assume that people require a great deal of support with their sex and relationship lives, but very little with their gender – despite the fact that many mental health struggles are related to gender roles and norms, and...
‘Life’s good – it’s the disease that’s the problem’: supporting someone living with a terminal diagnosis
Health, Sports & Psychology

‘Life’s good – it’s the disease that’s the problem’: supporting someone living with a terminal diagnosis

...Open University's Health and Social Care courses and qualifications. ‘Life’s good – it’s the disease that’s the problem.’ These are the words my husband said a lot when he was battling MND. We also used to frequently say ‘Where there’s a will, there’s a way’. Indeed, during his illness we did everything we could to keep his spirits up after being told...
What happens to our brain as we age and how can we stop the decline?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What happens to our brain as we age and how can we stop the decline?

...Open University while walking outdoors (more can be also found here, improving sleep and decreasing use of alcohol, and quitting smoking. This in turn decreases the vascular risk factors that make developing a vascular dementia (caused by reduced blood flow to the brain) more likely. Research shows that some parts of the brain are larger in people who exercise more than...
Reducing digital carbon footprint through responsible procurement
Nature & Environment

Reducing digital carbon footprint through responsible procurement

...Open University's Environment courses Digital carbon footprints Our modern-day digital dependency carries with it many unique characteristics. Besides the benefits that digital technologies can provide, such as efficiencies, scale and advanced capabilities, there are other social and environmental aspects that are often less obvious. One such characteristic is what is...
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Money & Business

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace

...resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...Week 7: Examples of good practice: Introduction - Last week you looked at aspects of the recruitment process, starting with your brand and moving through to onboarding new employees. You also considered how to support the career progression of a diverse workforce. This...
Literacy and Social Justice Hub
Education & Development

Literacy and Social Justice Hub

Welcome! Delve through a range of resources to support you in widening your knowledge and understanding of literacy, language, literature and social justice.
Interested in a STEM career?
Science, Maths & Technology

Interested in a STEM career?

Browse our collection of FREE resources offering useful skills and solutions to help you get into a STEM career or return to one.
Employability Hub
Education & Development

Employability Hub

Welcome, in this hub you’ll find a range of FREE resources to help develop your employability. It is searchable by the ten components of the OU’s Employability Framework.