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Exploring Religion in London
History & The Arts

Exploring Religion in London

...language. Their parents would come here to do chanting, meditate also, and even to have a chat with their friends and with their colleagues. Most visitors are Thai, and they are Buddhists. I thought most of them live in London, some of them may travel quite far – like two or three hours to the temple. I am proud of being a monk because I can help many people, and our...
World in transition: Managing Resources
Nature & Environment

World in transition: Managing Resources

...course structure. This material is taken from The Open University Course U213 International development: challenges for a world in transition... World in transition: managing resources A brief introduction to this album. Fighting for water Development agency support has led to greater access and management of water. Farmers in Peru have to persevere in their struggle....
The science of sperm
Health, Sports & Psychology

The science of sperm

...courses and qualifications THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS FRANK DISCUSSION OF SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCE [Sperm] Although I'm a biologist, I rarely think much about what the cloudy white stuff contains, but in fact semen is far more complex than my endearing childhood image of mini tadpoles swimming around in thin wallpaper paste. There are many features of human semen that...
Life Launchpad
Education & Development

Life Launchpad

...bespoke and curated content from the hundreds of courses and resources available on OpenLearn can be used to enhance existing subject knowledge or explore new passions. Moreover, we’ve also collected a range of resources for life outside of education, such as finance, life skills and career guidance. Why not explore the site and see where can Life Launchpad take you?...
Co-production – challenges and opportunities for the Higher Education curriculum
Health, Sports & Psychology

Co-production – challenges and opportunities for the Higher Education curriculum

...course team. Resources are recommended at the end for wider reading about the purpose and value of co-production. The focus of this article is on applying principles that challenge conventional academic processes and promote collaboration and equal knowledge to enhance the quality of teaching and learning. Co-production in social work education Social work education has...
Volunteering in the education sector
Education & Development

Volunteering in the education sector

...languages spoken. She has been able to use some of her professional experience in her role as a governor, including helping to recruit a headteacher, but for Becca, the main benefit of being a governor is a sense of being connected to her community, and being part of supporting the development of children’s confidence, resilience, and capabilities. Her advice to anyone...
Sense of self during ageing: how mindfulness and nature can help
Health, Sports & Psychology

Sense of self during ageing: how mindfulness and nature can help

...courses. Population ageing is a rising trend globally, with declining fertility rates and an increase in life expectancy. The UN estimates there have never been more aged people in the world than today. This means it is increasingly important that ageing well is given priority. What is ageing [A very elderly lady, full face shot showing lots of wrinkles]Ageing is a...
My abortion experience: Daisy's story
Health, Sports & Psychology

My abortion experience: Daisy's story

...free and legal abortion Blogposts on a range of abortion related issues from Education For Choice Voice for Choice – the UK pro-choice coalition Alliance for Choice – campaigning for legal abortion in Northern Ireland My body my rights – Amnesty International campaign for legal abortion in Northern Ireland Information for health professionals: The care of women...