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Systems modelling
Science, Maths & Technology

Systems modelling

...mental models of how we perceive that world. It is worthwhile pausing for a moment to consider the importance of this...Systems modelling: 2.2 Mental models: implicit and explicit - We all have mental models of the world in which we live. We have mental models of ‘how X will react if I ask her to do a particular job’, of what would be ‘a nice holiday’, ‘what...
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Young carers, COVID-19 and physical activity
Health, Sports & Psychology

Young carers, COVID-19 and physical activity

...mental and emotional health of those young carers’ who are transitioning into/experiencing , adolescence The changes (biological, psychological and social) that occur with the transition into adolescence are associated with increases in physical and emotional distress and a decrease in wellbeing. This is of particular concern when we know that 50% of all mental health...
About Jumpstart University
Education & Development

About Jumpstart University

...mental health, or student life – and by subject area to get access to the resources you need. It doesn’t matter which university you’re going to, or even if you haven’t made your mind up yet – you can use all of the resources on our hub to find out more about university life and study. Take a look around and explore all of the different support on offer. Moving...
Study online and find a subject that inspires you
Education & Development

Study online and find a subject that inspires you

...Mental health and wellbeing Safeguarding in sport Introduction to English and Maths Fees and funding All undergraduate and postgraduate courses with The Open University can be found here and there's information on fees, funding and bursaries here. Nearly all of our undergraduate courses have no pre-entry requirements. The PFA NI can support you through degree level study,...
Why this hub was created
Education & Development

Why this hub was created

...mental health. [This is a poster from a Black Lives Matter protest of 2020] A poster from a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020 We were also inspired by others who were making a stand against systemic racism. [A photograph of footballer Marcus Rashford kneeling on a football pitch] Marcus Rashford is among many footballers taking the knee before football games It was...
Extreme endurance performances – who, what and why?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Extreme endurance performances – who, what and why?

...mentally. [Described image] Figure 1 You may hear news stories of people running a marathon every day for a year, cycling across Europe, or swimming across the English Channel. But why do people decide to take on such extreme feats of endurance and to what extent is the body able to support them before reaching exhaustion? Using a multidisciplinary perspective you will...
About University Ready
Education & Development

About University Ready

...mental health, or student life – by institution, and by subject area, so you can find the resources you need. It doesn’t matter which university you’re heading to, or even if you haven’t made your mind up yet. You can use all of the resources on our hub to find out more about university life. Take a look around and explore all of the different support on offer....
At a crossroads: navigating work and/or family alongside study
Health, Sports & Psychology

At a crossroads: navigating work and/or family alongside study

...of an Office for Students funded collaborative project called Positive Digital Practices, which has its own resources hub. All of the resources are completely free to access download and use; they aim to help those working in Higher Education embed and sustain positive digital practices that support mental wellbeing for part-time, commuter, and distance learning students....