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Transition to Higher Education in Northern Ireland
Education & Development

Transition to Higher Education in Northern Ireland

The hub has been funded by The Department for the Economy to assist new students to prepare for and settle into their studies at universities, university colleges and further education colleges across Northern Ireland. The hub has a range of OpenLearn online materials to help with digital learning, study skills, wellbeing and subject-specific materials.
Educational leadership at local and community level: Supporting ‘Quality Education’ even in times of adversity
Education & Development

Educational leadership at local and community level: Supporting ‘Quality Education’ even in times of adversity

...Education has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic...Globally, it is estimated that remote learning is out of reach for at least 500 million students.While the objective of equitable quality education and lifelong learning for all has always been a challenge, the COVID-19 global pandemic of 2020 has made the realisation of these targets even more so. The United Nations...
Section 6: Introduction to Learning Resources on Red Clydeside
Society, Politics & Law

Section 6: Introduction to Learning Resources on Red Clydeside

...resources...This is an introduction to some of the resources which are available online and in print. It is by no means an exhaustive list: there is more material online (and elsewhere) than we have included here. The material had been divided into sections. The first section here (a. Starting points) identifies two online collections which provide well-structured...
Reproduction, Sexualities and Sexual Health Research at The Open University
Health, Sports & Psychology

Reproduction, Sexualities and Sexual Health Research at The Open University

...Open University leads interdisciplinary research in reproductive choices, HIV/AIDS, sexuality & disability, the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender (LGBT+) people and pregnancy & childbirth. This page brings together free resources that have been developed as part of our research, covering: HIV Sex and relationships Reproductive choices Pregnancy and...
The Centre for Children and Young People’s Wellbeing at The Open University
Health, Sports & Psychology

The Centre for Children and Young People’s Wellbeing at The Open University

...Open University addresses wellbeing in terms of body, mind and media. We carry out research to build better understandings of children and young people’s physical and mental wellbeing in their on- and offline lives. Building on our research we also advocate for how the world can best support children and young people to thrive. The Centre puts children and young...
Take the next step with an Open University short course
Education & Development

Take the next step with an Open University short course

...Open University's short courses. Our short courses are open to all and are delivered entirely online, giving you the flexibility to fit learning around your life. Our courses cover a wide range of subjects, from business management and computing to creative arts and languages. Created by our leading OU academics, and with many courses endorsed by leading industry...
Methods in Motion: What does Open Methodologies mean?
Society, Politics & Law

Methods in Motion: What does Open Methodologies mean?

...Open Methodologies offers a new way of research. Elizabeth Silva explains more...[Removal men at work] The starting premise is that open methodologies do not assume a reflective person as the originator of knowledge and meaning, but neither do they wholly relinquish the notion of the human, or favour anonymous forces. Central to the approach is a concern with the...
Open Minds - Diabetes and Depression: A Tale of Three Cities
Miscellaneous

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

...Open University. She has an international reputation for 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,...