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Ten commandments of research
History & The Arts

Ten commandments of research

...changed in meaning. ”On the town”, for instance, now means having a good time (usually alcoholic); it had a quite different meaning in Victorian times. Think like a detective. Remember, the harder you try, the luckier you can get. History is often like an orange, the harder you squeeze, the better the result! Work out a strategy. Supposing, for example, you are trying...
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What’s wrong with how nurses are portrayed in the media?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What’s wrong with how nurses are portrayed in the media?

...Change’, In Professional Nursing Concepts, edited by A. Finkelman and C. Kenner, second edition, pp. 85–109. Jones Bartlett Publishing. Garcia, R.L. (2020) ‘Nurses Have an Essential Role in Promoting Accurate Health Messages’, Nursing Times. Hill, B. (2017) ‘Exploring the Development and Identity of Advanced Practice Nursing in the UK’, Nursing Management,...
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Forgotten families
Health, Sports & Psychology

Forgotten families

...change homes and schools following parental imprisonment, and siblings may be separated. Friendship groups and support networks which are particularly needed can be disrupted. Some children become homeless and may be placed in dangerous or abusive situations. The loss felt by children can go beyond separation from a parent and includes loss of friends and a sense of...
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Why do we feel happier in the spring?
Science, Maths & Technology

Why do we feel happier in the spring?

...changes, pain and poor immunity. Spending more time outside in the spring/summer months helps to return our vitamin D to a healthier level, again, helping to improve our mood and energy levels. These improvements in mood, motivation and energy in spring also make it easier to exercise, and physical activity has many positive benefits on both our physical and mental...
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On the death of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
Society, Politics & Law

On the death of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela

...change and reconciliation in post-apartheid South Africa. The fact that South Africa is a country at all is due to their combined political strength and Nelson Mandela’s leadership, courage and integrity. He really was a giant whose counsel and example will be sorely missed. To truly understand his life and his achievements we have to look back over the long and bitter...
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Beyond the plate: Autism, food and sensory sensitivities
Health, Sports & Psychology

Beyond the plate: Autism, food and sensory sensitivities

...changes to the packaging or the recipe may result in the food no longer being seen as safe. [Girl refusing to eat food on her plate ] While ARFID may be a relatively new diagnosis, this does not necessarily mean that autistic children experiencing significant difficulties around food is a new phenomenon. It’s likely that before these patterns were formally recognised...
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Impossible Peace 2: The missing legacy voices
OpenLearn Ireland

Impossible Peace 2: The missing legacy voices

...change, while others made things difficult and, at times, impossible. We often talk about the different sides in conflict. There are also different sides in peace. And there are those whose voices will no longer be heard in the conversations on legacy and in the telling of the battles of the Past and the making of agreements. Who speaks now for those missing voices in...
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The impact of COVID-19 on Black children and young people living in London
Education & Development

The impact of COVID-19 on Black children and young people living in London

...changed under COVID? A research study led by The Open University’s Dr Michael Boampong, together with colleagues Dr Clare Choak, Dr Anthony Gunter, Professor Heather Montgomery and Dr Gunjan Sondhi aims to find out. Key themes in the research include: Neighbourhood Health Education Social spaces Relationships Lessons learned during lockdown Hopes for the future The...
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