Health, Sports & Psychology
One minute methods - meta analysis
Discover how meta-analyses can help researchers see the bigger picture that no one study alone can show...Transcript.
Nature & Environment
Half of climate safety level has gone - Climate News Network
...researchers say. That limit seeks to prevent the global warming caused by the burning of fossil fuels exceeding 2°C above the pre-industrial global temperature. The UN’s Paris climate summit later this year aims to ensure that it is not breached. It appears that the human race has taken roughly 250 years to stoke global warming by 1°C. On present trends, we look...
Health, Sports & Psychology
Exercise and mental health
...research studies that support these beenfits. Comment The key benefits noted within the guide are: Exercise is associated with increased mental alertness. Exercise can lead to an increase in energy and positive mood. Exercise can lead to an increase in self-esteem. Exercise results in the reduction of stress and anxiety. Exercise can prevent the development of mental...
Science, Maths & Technology
Stephen Hawking in his own words
In this tribute created by the University of Cambridge, Stephen Hawking reflects on "a glorious time to be alive doing research"...Transcript [Stephen Hawking painting in Miami]
Health, Sports & Psychology
How can knowing how DNA repairs itself help defeat cancer?
...Research UK blog, this idea forms the basis of an entirely new class of drugs for treating cancer, known as PARP inhibitors. PARP – or poly-ADP ribose polymerase, to give it its full name – is a protein found in all our cells, and forms part of this backup repair system. It is particularly critical in cancer cells with faults in genes called BRCA1 or BRCA2, which play...
Education & Development
Postgraduate study: Education, Childhood & Youth
...research and how you can take your research interest further. On this page we have brought together a number of courses that look at aspects of postgraduate study including what it is like to study online, the skills needed at postgraduate level and insights into the OU's Masters in Education and Masters in Childhood & Youth qualifications. [ Photo of a man studying and...
Health, Sports & Psychology
South Asian young adult carers: Balancing their caring roles and planning for the future
...research at The Open University...Introduction Dr. Geraldine Boyle and her colleagues are carrying out research into the experiences of South Asian young adult carers living in England as they transition (or progress) to adulthood. They told us about who they care for, what this involves and how they manage this role alongside family life, education and paid jobs. We...
Health, Sports & Psychology
Centre for Open Thanatology Hub
Check out the FREE content from Open Thanatology, The Open University’s interdisciplinary research group for the study and education of death, dying, loss and grief.