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What is the Neurodiversity Hub?
Education & Development

What is the Neurodiversity Hub?

...writing this though as we now think about neurodiversity through a lens of difference, rather than as conditions to be treated. It is important to acknowledge though that this is a fast-moving field, so even some articles on this site may feel dated in their approach. We endeavour to keep them up to date but there can be a lag in achieving that. What is the purpose of the...
From Zero Day to Doomsday – Public Lecture
Digital & Computing

From Zero Day to Doomsday – Public Lecture

...writing about aspects of computer security from malicious software to cybercrime and cyberwar. Mike’s lecture is inspired by his teaching for the OU Module TM112 Introduction to computing and information technology, which will run from April October 2018. In From Zero Day to Doomsday, Mike will focus on the potential threat from hidden software bugs that are being...
Applying to study for a PhD in psychology
Health, Sports & Psychology

Applying to study for a PhD in psychology

...writing a research proposal, approaching prospective supervisors and preparing for an interview....Session 1: Why do you want to do a PhD in psychology?: Introduction - If you have chosen to do this OpenLearn course, you are probably considering studying for a PhD in psychology, in the near future or at some later point. Here are some possible reasons. You enjoyed your...
George Orwell and Nineteen Eighty-Four
Society, Politics & Law

George Orwell and Nineteen Eighty-Four

...writings of George Orwell through a 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...
Sartre & de Beauvoir, Guevara & Castro: When the existentialists met the revolutionaries
History & The Arts

Sartre & de Beauvoir, Guevara & Castro: When the existentialists met the revolutionaries

...write quite breathlessly about Castro – and was absolutely clear in his support – there is a subtle tension in his writing that reveals something troubling him about the bearded comandante. They visit a now-public beach being developed for internal tourism. They are given warm soft drinks. Castro asks why there is no ice. Because, replies one of the three slightly...
How Trump tweets
Society, Politics & Law

How Trump tweets

...shortly after Donald Trump assumed office, Dr John Jewell observed that a new role hadn't changed the President's social media behaviour...[Donald Trump campaigns in Laconia] Another day, another tweet, another incident. This time Donald Trump, the prolific and seemingly indiscriminate tweeter who just happens to be leader of the free world has damaged diplomatic
The nature of history
Education & Development

The nature of history

...writing, I thought it was all over. We had in fact hardly started; there were illustrations to find, exercises to devise, websites to organise, primary sources (evidence created at the time) to be chased up; and suggestions for visits and other interesting activities to suggest. Delivery of history has changed too beyond all recognition. No more endless copying down of...
Why books are a lifeline for prisoners
Society, Politics & Law

Why books are a lifeline for prisoners

...writing and telling stories can help put the disorder and unhappiness of life life into some sort of shape. It allows empathy for others. Our conversation was surprisingly upbeat, with the focus on the future rather than the grim present. Back in London, there have been anguished protests from authors, with many a reference to hope, fairness, decency, to the reading of...