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How can acceptance and commitment therapy help carers in challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic?
Health, Sports & Psychology

How can acceptance and commitment therapy help carers in challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic?

...courses and qualifications. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a time of great stress for carers. They have endured decreased access to support services and social support, decreased time to look after themselves and difficulties maintaining the physical and emotional health of themselves and their loved one, in the face of national and local restrictions. For many carers,...
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Could a progressive alliance remake UK politics?
Society, Politics & Law

Could a progressive alliance remake UK politics?

...course, despite there being many champions of economic globalisation and the spread of capitalist consumerism, can we remember any politician making the positive, proud case for free movement of people, welcoming immigrants and the valuable enriching cultural accoutrements they bring? No, it doesn’t happen. All are seen as detrimental to electoral success. So...
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Commemorating Lord Byron on the streets of London
Languages

Commemorating Lord Byron on the streets of London

...free & unknown; we can return early the following morning.’ She waited for his reply in Hamilton Place, a short connecting street between Park Lane and Piccadilly. Byron sent his reply along with a copy of the Morning Post for her to read, for all the world as if she were in a dentist’s waiting room. It contained an article criticising him for writing two poems on his...
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Statistics: What is it or what are they?
Science, Maths & Technology

Statistics: What is it or what are they?

...courses and qualifications Statistics... What is it? or What Are They? Most people have some sort of idea, or at least think they have, about what statistics is. But before we get into that, there’s a basic question to answer: is the word ‘statistics’ singular or plural? It looks like a plural because it ends in ‘s’. But ‘mathematics’ and ‘physics’ end...
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The legacy of Empire: The Bengal Famine
History & The Arts

The legacy of Empire: The Bengal Famine

...course, had a say in voting for the government) than it did to its Indian ones – who had no such hold over their rulers. Right now, it appears increasingly fashionable to sing the praises of the British Empire. Gordon Brown has even gone so far as to argue that the British should "stop apologising" for it. At the same time, he played an enthusiastic part in celebrating...
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Let’s Talk About Uni – a podcast about real student experiences
Education & Development

Let’s Talk About Uni – a podcast about real student experiences

...course that suits you, and a whole lot of other things! Episode 2: How do I get through the application process? How do you decide where and what to study and choose the right course for you? And where should you start with your Personal Statement? In this episode we lead you through the application process, step by step, and share real-life experiences of the application...
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Start writing essays
History & The Arts

Start writing essays

...course A172 Start writing essays... Start writing essays An introduction to this album. Researching an essay Open University tutors Tim Baugh and Lesley Hoose discuss essay titles, research and schedules with OU student Beth Lewis. Early stages of essay writing John Humphrys stresses how important it is to know your subject and know your position in the argument. What is...
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The science of the mind: investigating mental health
Science, Maths & Technology

The science of the mind: investigating mental health

...Dementia drug research Professor Martin Rossor talks about research into pharmacological interventions for Alzheimer’s dementia. Exploring the issues Open University academic Dr Claire Rostron explores some of the issues raised by the tracks in this album. Introducing SDK228 SDK228 course team chair gives an overview of the course and what it sets out to achieve....
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Audio 1 hr 56 mins