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‘Resilience isn’t enough’: why the growth of women’s football could lead to player burnout
Health, Sports & Psychology

‘Resilience isn’t enough’: why the growth of women’s football could lead to player burnout

...research shows that resilience depends heavily on the support structures available. In the WSL, access to mental health care and sports psychology varies dramatically between clubs. The FA has announced plans to make wellbeing and psychology roles mandatory in WSL licensing, which is a positive step. But for many players, consistent, high-quality support remains far from...
Addressing health inequalities in greenspaces to age well: Part II diversity and safety
Health, Sports & Psychology

Addressing health inequalities in greenspaces to age well: Part II diversity and safety

...researched the barriers to accessing greenspace amongst girls and women. Sadly, women generally feel less safe in parks than men, and therefore don’t visit as often. They therefore miss out on exercise, fresh air, and mental health benefits. Make Space for Girls are campaigning for park managers to implement new safety measures to make parks more equitable, for example...
How did the USSR react to the bombing of Hiroshima?
History & The Arts

How did the USSR react to the bombing of Hiroshima?

...researches although they had excellent physicists. The Ambassador explained that the English had pooled their knowledge with us since 1941. But it had taken enormous installations to conduct the experiments and to achieve final results. The Generalissimus remarked that this had been very expensive. The Ambassador agreed and said that it had cost over two billion dollars....
A scenario on e-professionalism for nurses
Health, Sports & Psychology

A scenario on e-professionalism for nurses

...RCN International Research Conference. Oxford, UK, 5-7 April 2017. Statista (2019) Global active usage penetration of leading social networks as of February 2019. Available at: www.statista.com/statistics/274773/global-penetration-of-selected-social-media-sites/ (Accessed 22 January 2020). Find out how secure your social media profiles are Discover more content like this...
Young people making their own media
Education & Development

Young people making their own media

...Research has indicated that YouTubers are now more influential among young people than "traditional" celebrities, like actors or musicians: young people see them as closer to their own lives, fostering a more intimate connection. Of course, this perception is, to a certain extent, an illusion - particularly as YouTubers become more popular. Some have made considerable...
Revealing the surface of an asteroid using robotic telescopes
Science, Maths & Technology

Revealing the surface of an asteroid using robotic telescopes

...research...At the Open University we are looking at asteroids with the OpenScience Observatories to study their rotation and surface. To understand the conditions present in the early solar system, we must study the remnants of its formation. By studying the dynamical and physical properties of the asteroidal bodies we see today, we can trace back their evolution to...
What happens to our brain as we age and how can we stop the decline?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What happens to our brain as we age and how can we stop the decline?

...Research shows that some parts of the brain are larger in people who exercise more than those who don’t (prefrontal cortex and hippocampus) and that they also experience better connectivity in neural connections and lower inflammation. It’s important to note that exercise does not have to be strenuous, there are some brilliant chair-based exercises available on...
Volunteers in Green Social prescribing: contributions and inclusion
Nature & Environment

Volunteers in Green Social prescribing: contributions and inclusion

...research concludes Third Sector). Volunteering also benefits the volunteers themselves: whether it is personal impact through gaining new or improving skills and confidence, increased wellbeing both mentally and physically, as well as socially by building a sense of purpose and belonging to the community. It often also enhances employability, as volunteering demonstrates...