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The legal profession has a mental health problem – which is an issue for everyone
Society, Politics & Law

The legal profession has a mental health problem – which is an issue for everyone

...course, are not simply hard-nosed workhorses. In fact, the mental health of legal professionals is a growing concern. These concerns were first raised in the 1990s and 2000s in the United States and Australia. In the UK, there is growing literature on the issue, but many of the issues are longstanding. Recently, UK regulators like the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority...
The OU meets Pink Floyd
History & The Arts

The OU meets Pink Floyd

...course with those sort of delays the tempo is set by the Binson rather than by the drummer. I was never a great fan of click tracks. I’m more comfortable with them now. The biggest problem is that it tends to lock the arrangement in, which means there’s no improvising. And I hate, you know, I say hate it, I really, doing this thing with my own band at the moment, and...
The rise of the Roses
Health, Sports & Psychology

The rise of the Roses

...in various locations across England. With the pandemic hitting, participation figures and the Roses missing out on Bronze in Birmingham 2022, the World Cup this year is a much-needed platform to build on the new post-pandemic era of grassroots netball by achieving success on a world stage. Explore more women in sport Fanatical about sport? Try one of our free courses...
Drivers and hand-held mobile phones: extending the ban won’t solve the problem – here’s why
Health, Sports & Psychology

Drivers and hand-held mobile phones: extending the ban won’t solve the problem – here’s why

...free’, however, will still be allowed – even though research shows it is equally distracting. Currently, UK drivers using a hand-held mobile phone can only be prosecuted if it can be proven that they were using it for an ‘interactive communicative function’ such as calling or texting. The change in the law closes this loophole, and makes it easier for distracted...
Why friendships are vital to your wellbeing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why friendships are vital to your wellbeing

...2013) ‘Social Relationships and Depression: Ten-Year Follow-Up from a Nationally Representative Study.’ PloS one 8, 4, e62396. South, J., Higgins, T., Woodall, J., and White, S. (2008) ‘Can social prescribing provide the missing link?.’ Primary Health Care Research and Development 9, 4, 310-318. More on friendships and wellbeing Try a free course on mental health...
Reducing digital carbon footprint through responsible procurement
Nature & Environment

Reducing digital carbon footprint through responsible procurement

...courses Digital carbon footprints Our modern-day digital dependency carries with it many unique characteristics. Besides the benefits that digital technologies can provide, such as efficiencies, scale and advanced capabilities, there are other social and environmental aspects that are often less obvious. One such characteristic is what is known as the digital carbon...
Autism quiz text
Health, Sports & Psychology

Autism quiz text

...free of it as adults. However, in some cases the pattern and severity of symptoms changes radically. The adult may become much less affected by certain symptoms, though social difficulties are likely to continue. 12. People with autism all have below average intelligence Is the answer TRUE, FALSE or DEBATABLE? Answer... FALSE While some children and adults on the autism...
What does it mean to be a South Asian young adult carer?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What does it mean to be a South Asian young adult carer?

...free time, there was little time for hobbies and they missed seeing their friends. Managing the caring role alongside studying The young adult carers we interviewed were also studying at college or university. Like other young people, they were keen to learn and want to succeed in their courses. However, they sometimes missed classes due to their caring responsibilities....