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The case of Simone Biles and perceptions of athlete mental health
Health, Sports & Psychology

The case of Simone Biles and perceptions of athlete mental health

...study uncovered two significant findings. Firstly, the general public are unable to reach an agreement on athlete mental health, with many believing that athletes should be immune to the stresses of competition. The story of Simone Biles raises the question of how progressive the public is regarding mental health issues. Secondly, while not a major theme throughout the...
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The science behind why we drink alcohol
Health, Sports & Psychology

The science behind why we drink alcohol

...study pressures , making it less “aqua vitae” (water of life) and more and “Aqua ad vitae” (water to counteract life). And more than 2,600 years ago the Greek poet Alcaeus suggested that “we must not let our spirits give way to grief … Best of all defences is to mix plenty of wine and drink it”. Stress is biologically mediated by the hypothalamic pituitary...
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Betty Luckham: celebrating the activism of a pioneering Windrush woman
History & The Arts

Betty Luckham: celebrating the activism of a pioneering Windrush woman

...studied at the London School of Economics where Betty gained a Diploma in Social Sciences. Betty and Bryan settled in Manchester in 1961. Bryan worked in Adult Education and Betty began her lifelong connection with the African Caribbean community in her new role as a community development worker employed by the Commission in the UK for the West Indian Federation. The aim...
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10 things that ended in 2006 (when OpenLearn was born)
History & The Arts

10 things that ended in 2006 (when OpenLearn was born)

...Studying Mammals: Plant Predators 3: Britney Spears' and Kevin Federline's marriage Transcript After three months of dating, American popstar Britney Spears and dancer Kevin Federline (known as K-Fed) announced their engagement in July 2004. This received lots of media attention because Federline had recently broken up with actress Shar Jackson, who was still pregnant...
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The role sustainable chemistry plays in shaping the planet's future
Science, Maths & Technology

The role sustainable chemistry plays in shaping the planet's future

...study these topics further then related materials appear in The Open University course S350 Evaluating Contemporary Science, and sustainable chemistry is discussed in S248 Chemistry in life: food, water & medicines and will be in the new module S218. References Carné, A., Collinson, S.R., The selective recycling of mixed polylactic acid and polyethylene terephthalate...
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What can philosophy tell us about race?
History & The Arts

What can philosophy tell us about race?

...studying this course, you should be able to: understand some of the questions philosophers of race investigate begin to evaluate the position that race is about ancestry and the position that race is about power understand why different definitions of ‘racism’ affect how people identify and respond to racism assess arguments for and against the moral acceptability of...
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Level 1: Introductory 9 hrs
George Orwell and Nineteen Eighty-Four
Society, Politics & Law

George Orwell and Nineteen Eighty-Four

...study of his novel Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984). By studying the book, well-known for its depiction of a totalitarian state, and the techniques, language and oppressive methods used by such states, you will gain a wider understanding of the meaning of totalitarianism. The course will also explore the influences on Orwell, the historical context in which the novel was...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Managing my investments
Money & Business

Managing my investments

...skills to manage your investments: analyse portfolio risk and plan your pension, with this free online course...On this free online course, you'll learn about different investment choices, the returns and risks associated with each, and the evidence about their historical performance. You'll explore investment strategies, as well as the practicalities about involvement in...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs