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What is technology?
Science, Maths & Technology

What is technology?

...research, develop and implement new technologies, but also for all those people and organisations that have to use those technologies in their working and personal lives. Technology is not a neutral word. Different people will give it different meaning depending on their viewpoint and context. Members of the Faculty of Technology are no different, but for many years we...
Decolonising the Curriculum through the History of Mathematics
Science, Maths & Technology

Decolonising the Curriculum through the History of Mathematics

...knowledge that is valued. This is especially pertinent when you consider that our undergraduates are the future researchers, funding body decision-makers, hiring committee members, teachers and more; an awareness amongst students of the historical and persistent barriers to mathematical studies is vital if we are to improve diversity in mathematical sciences more broadly....
My experience of being a South Asian LGBTQI+ ally
Education & Development

My experience of being a South Asian LGBTQI+ ally

...research to improve your understanding. Challenging your own unconscious bias can help you to challenge any assumptions to stereotypes you may have made without being aware. Speaking up when you hear family, friends or co-workers telling jokes or comments, reminding them that as an ally you find this offensive. Offer to help and support others’ learning if they express...
Effective note taking
Education & Development

Effective note taking

...Research shows that writing notes by hand is more effective than typing them. [Note taking formats including linear and pattern examples: mind map, flow chart and tables. ] Linear Linear notes are the simplest style of notes, both for reading and listening. Notes are written down the page, one line after the other. The use of numbering/lettering can help distinguish the...
Outdoor spaces for tiny humans
Education & Development

Outdoor spaces for tiny humans

...research into democratic practices with these children and their families. Attendees also shared their own personal experiences including examples of practice, and discussed principles to consider when facilitating outdoor and nature engagement for very young children and their families. The participants shared the professional and personal contexts which had influenced...
Working for health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Working for health

...Researchers evaluate the benefits of combining art with health. Opera and health Homeless people using performing art to help maintain a degree of health and spread the meaning of homelessness and it's implications to the wider community. Theatre and mental health The Giggle Factory: utilising the power of theatre to help people who suffer from mental health problems....
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Learning from sport burnout and overtraining Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Learning from sport burnout and overtraining

...researched burnout extensively. Transcript Enrolling on the course will give you the opportunity to earn an Open University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to your career, and to provide evidence of continuing professional development. Once you are signed in,...
Is cleaning a route to a better life for migrants?
Society, Politics & Law

Is cleaning a route to a better life for migrants?

...research in Finland suggests that the time demands, insecurity and relative isolation of cleaning work may make the dream of integration harder for new arrivals to achieve...Let me at once introduce you to the main character of this blog post: Kifibin. He is a Ugandan man in his mid-thirties currently working as a cleaner in Finland. His story includes many