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Why asking what causes autism is the wrong question
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why asking what causes autism is the wrong question

...research is reported, and the impact this has on how autism is perceived, remain highly relevant today. The animal rights charity PETA recently made a link between autism and drinking cow’s milk. The article on its website discussed research that linked a dairy-free diet with a reduction in symptoms of autism in children. The charity cited two particular research...
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Syria, Spitsbergen and Seeds
Society, Politics & Law

Syria, Spitsbergen and Seeds

...research into food and agriculture, and shows how a revolutionary project seed banking project on the Arctic island of Spitsbergen made it possible for that research to continue. Transcript Hi, I’m Dr Oliver Zanetti. I’m a PhD graduate of The Open University’s Department of Geography where I currently work as a Research Associate. I’m going to examine how conflict...
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Entrainment
History & The Arts

Entrainment

...research into this phenomenon is providing key insights into the synchronisation of rhythmic processes in humans and in the natural world. To find out more, follow the research links... Entrainment Open University ethnomusicologist Martin Clayton describes how his study of music and its performance in different cultural settings has allowed him to develop his...
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Money and Emotions
Money & Business

Money and Emotions

...research programme being conducted by The Open University and other partners. The project is using leading edge physiological sensors and computer game technologies to explore the impact of emotions on financial decision-making and to develop new approaches to learning, which can support effective choices. In this podcast Professor Mark Fenton-O'Creevy of The Open...
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Silent Invisible Women: Deaf and Muslim in Australia
History & The Arts

Silent Invisible Women: Deaf and Muslim in Australia

...Researcher. Last year, as a requirement of my Social Research and Policy Degree at the University of New South Wales, I devoted my honours research to this topic. My thesis explored the identities and lived experiences of Australian Lebanese-Muslim women with hearing impairment and investigated if they perceive their hearing loss as a ‘blessing’ or a ‘curse’. This...
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Open Minds - Diabetes and Depression: A Tale of Three Cities
Miscellaneous

Open Minds - Diabetes and Depression: A Tale of Three Cities

...research in the psychosocial field of diabetes. Her research interests have two overlapping strands. The first focuses on the relationship between diabetes and mental health and its impact on the individual and on health service provision. The second strand is her commitment to taking an inclusive approach, pioneering alternative ways of involving minority ethnic groups...
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The Black History Month Talks: Reclaiming Narratives
Education & Development

The Black History Month Talks: Reclaiming Narratives

...research and lived experiences that challenge mainstream narratives. They explore untold successes, confront complex histories and celebrate cultural contributions – all with the aim of broadening perspectives and inspiring change. Sharon Frazer Let’s Talk About the 2024 Riots – Changing Narratives When Out of Sight is Out of Mind Join Sharon for a powerful...
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The Galapagos
Science, Maths & Technology

The Galapagos

...researchers. Some of the plants and animals that live here are found nowhere else on Earth. Today that biodiversity is under threat from an increasing population, tourism and invasive non-native species. The video tracks on this album retraces Darwin's first steps on the Galapagos islands, looks at some of the species that fascinated him, and at how threats to the...
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