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‘Resilience isn’t enough’: why the growth of women’s football could lead to player burnout
Health, Sports & Psychology

‘Resilience isn’t enough’: why the growth of women’s football could lead to player burnout

...clubs. If the game truly wants to thrive long-term, it must create a culture where players aren’t just expected to perform, but are supported to rest, recover and speak openly about their mental health – without fear, stigma or consequence.[The Conversation] This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article....
Jediism: Will the Real Religion Please Stand Up
History & The Arts

Jediism: Will the Real Religion Please Stand Up

...article then watch a short video on its characteristics. ...[Jedi origami] The release of a new Star Wars film always generates renewed discussion of what we can call the ‘religious dimensions’ of the Star Wars franchise. On the one hand the idea of the ‘Force’ draws on the concept of animism, a theory which imagines the world and everything in it animated by a...
The five billion dollar franchise: How much will Disney make from Star Wars merchandise
Money & Business

The five billion dollar franchise: How much will Disney make from Star Wars merchandise

...et al. As David Barnett wrote in the Independent, not only did the series of films capture the imagination, but the desire to own affiliated memorabilia was unparalleled. He states that between 1977 and 1978, Star Wars toys brought in US$100m in revenue. By last year, the total was nearer US$12 billion. Young and old And Star Wars has cross-generational appeal. How many...
The contribution of women in the Singer factory strike of 1911
Society, Politics & Law

The contribution of women in the Singer factory strike of 1911

...article digs into the details...Find out about The Open University's Social Sciences courses Background The Singer Manufacturing Company was one of the first multi-national companies. From their US base they expanded to Scotland in 1864, starting the assembly of sewing machines at a small factory just off John Street in Glasgow. Growing demand for their machines led them...
Drugs and the law: Legal highs
Society, Politics & Law

Drugs and the law: Legal highs

...article gives an overview of the law on drugs, explores the new legislation which prohibits the sale of legal highs and considers whether or not prohibition can stop their use. Possession and Supply of Drugs The backbone of the current law relating to the use of recreational drugs is based on the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. This Act was passed after the UK had signed the...
National Coding Week
Digital & Computing

National Coding Week

National Coding Week is here and this year's theme focuses on AI - so delve into our FREE courses, articles and video content on all things to do with coding and artificial intelligence.
Seeing the internet
Digital & Computing

Seeing the internet

...articles. What it shows is that most of the events, places and people mentioned are located in Western Europe. [Map showing 'The Geographically Uneven Coverage of Wikipedia' as described in the text] In other work on what places are mentioned in Wikipedia, Mark Graham and his collaborators note that: “There is a clear and highly uneven geography of information in...
How the OpenLearn employability hub can help you get ahead
Money & Business

How the OpenLearn employability hub can help you get ahead

...articles, short activities, free courses, or video content, the Employability hub has you covered. You can filter content by type – so if you're in the mood for a quick read or want to really dig into a topic with a full course, it’s all there. 4. CPD-recognised content Some of the content is endorsed by the CPD Standards Office, meaning it meets high standards for...