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Neurodivergence and the menopause: a personal journey
Health, Sports & Psychology

Neurodivergence and the menopause: a personal journey

...Open University and delighted in the variety of my work, which included teaching, practice tutor roles and delivering residential schools, which were large, a real thrill and great fun. Gradually, despite enjoying my various work roles, I began to be a bit more worried about everything, doubting myself and feeling muddly. I was overly anxious about any type of judgement...
What are the benefits of interdisciplinary study?
Education & Development

What are the benefits of interdisciplinary study?

...Open University's Open Degree. What are the benefits of interdisciplinary study? [Silhouette with education icons and symbols in their head.] The Merriam Webster dictionary defines “Interdisciplinary” as: “Involving two or more academic, scientific, or artistic disciplines”. So perhaps the best place to start in thinking about the benefits of interdisciplinary...
Unlocking the diversity of the past
History & The Arts

Unlocking the diversity of the past

...Open University’s history courses. [Ladies of Llangollen]Eleanor Charlotte Butler and Sarah Ponsonby ran away from Ireland to escape the social pressures of conventional marriage. They arrived in Llangollen in 1778 and settled there as a couple, becoming famous throughout Europe as the 'Ladies of Llangollen'. Painting by J.H. Lynch c.1880 courtesy of Llyfrgell...
The Lovable Bra Occupation, Cumbernauld, 1982
Society, Politics & Law

The Lovable Bra Occupation, Cumbernauld, 1982

...Open University's Social Sciences courses A few months after the much-reported sit-in at the Lee Jeans factory in Greenock, workers at the Lovable plant in Cumbernauld were also informed that the future of their factory was uncertain. The predominantly female workforce responded in a similar manner as the Greenock workers. They argued against the necessity of closure, and...
Why do female footballers experience knee injuries and what can be done?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why do female footballers experience knee injuries and what can be done?

...Open University's Sport and Fitness courses and qualifications. The Football Association (2019) reports that the success of the England women’s team at the 2015 and 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup has been a key driver for increasing female participation in football at all levels. There are now over 2.5 million registered players in England, with football being the most...
Stress and anxiety in the digital age: the dark side of technology
Health, Sports & Psychology

Stress and anxiety in the digital age: the dark side of technology

...Smartphones and cognition: A review of research exploring the links between mobile technology habits and cognitive functioning. Frontiers in psychology, 8, 605. This resource is part of the 'Wellbeing and Mental Health Collection' created by the Open University in Wales. You can learn more and find courses, articles and other activities on the collection's homepage....
A moment of zen: Jon Stewart leaves The Daily Show
History & The Arts

A moment of zen: Jon Stewart leaves The Daily Show

...opened his final episode of The Daily Show with “full-team coverage” of Thursday night’s Republican presidential debate, featuring current and returning Daily Show correspondents from throughout Stewart’s tenure, including Stephen Colbert. [Jon Stewart interviews Barack Obama] Jon Stewart conducts one last interview with Barack Obama Before spontaneous and...
Oliver Sacks: "Don't skip the footnotes"
Health, Sports & Psychology

Oliver Sacks: "Don't skip the footnotes"

...course, for many suffering patients for whom Sacks could offer no respite. What we can learn from the life of Sacks The majority of Sacks’ adult life is marked by two distinct periods. The first, as a young man, is characterised by its vigour: motorcycling across America, weightlifting, experimenting with drugs, and youthful lust and love. His later life, however, is...