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Understanding the role of art historians in a changing world
History & The Arts

Understanding the role of art historians in a changing world

...students from a variety of backgrounds, who go to work in many different sectors. It may not be widely taught as a standalone subject in schools, but Art History has both a rich history and huge contemporary relevance. To give just one example, recent debates over statues representing figures such as Cecil Rhodes and Edward Colston speak directly to issues (such as the...
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The biology of loving our pets
Science, Maths & Technology

The biology of loving our pets

...students and found that students who showed the most compassion and empathy for animals had a specific variant of the oxytocin gene. Meaning that there may be a genetic component that explains why some people are more ‘animal lovers’ than others. However, it’s likely that this is only one piece of the puzzle and other non-biological factors, such as psychological...
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Opening up history: the intersections of tobacco consumption and modern war
History & The Arts

Opening up history: the intersections of tobacco consumption and modern war

...OU student (in the early 2000s), on the Social Sciences programme, was formative – I picked up a lot about sociological approaches and ideas, some of which I still use today in my research. 2. What is your specialist area and how did you end up focusing on this? The latter two years of my undergraduate degree coincided with the start of the First World War centenary...
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FGM prevalence and healthcare planning
Health, Sports & Psychology

FGM prevalence and healthcare planning

...students and have residency status. England and Wales The 2011 census data estimated a significant growth in people with FGM in England and Wales, from approximately 66,000 women aged 15-49 in 2001 to 103,000 in 2011. 24,000 women aged 50 years and above were estimated to have FGM, and 10,000 girls aged 0-14 years either had, or were at risk of FGM. Estimates are not...
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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

...OU in Milton Keynes or online as we host an enlightening talk exploring the question the link between diabetes and psychosocial problems such as depression...Transcript Join us in the Berrill Theatre and online on Tuesday 4 July 2017, 6-7pm for Professor Cathy Lloyd’s inaugural lecture on Diabetes and Depression: A Tale of Three Cities, which will highlight the link...
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PodMag April 2016
Society, Politics & Law

PodMag April 2016

...OU in Scotland to formally launch the book, with the start of the campaign ready for the May 2016 Scottish Elections. Attendees included researchers, academics, journalists, policy makers, representatives from various campaigning and third sector organisations and politicians. The book aims to influence the political debate and feed through to policy for the new...
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Cymru a cherddoriaeth: sgwrs gyda Huw Stephens
History & The Arts

Cymru a cherddoriaeth: sgwrs gyda Huw Stephens

...OU a gymerodd ran isod. [Dr Martin Clarke] Dr Martin V. Clarke Pennaeth Disgyblaeth (Cerdd), Cyfadran y Dyniaethau a’r Gwyddorau Cymdeithasol, Y Brifysgol Agored Mae prif ddiddordebau ymchwil Martin Clarke yn ymwneud â’r berthynas rhwng cerddoriaeth, diwinyddiaeth ac ymarfer crefyddol, a hanes cerddoriaeth yng Nghymru. Mae ei waith ar gerddoriaeth, diwinyddiaeth a...
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Charles Darwin - the man and the scientist
Science, Maths & Technology

Charles Darwin - the man and the scientist

...OU, compares his daring mission to Mars with Beagle II with Charles Darwin's epochal voyage to the Galapagos in the orginal Beagle. He discusses the parallels between the two expeditions, comparing both their scientific approach and their equipment. Darwin's professor An introduction to a museum of comparative biology at UCL in London, named after Darwin's biology...
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