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Integrated education in Northern Ireland - or divide and sectarianism?
Society, Politics & Law

Integrated education in Northern Ireland - or divide and sectarianism?

...open to ‘others’ on an equal basis. Catholic schools are not only schools for Catholics they maintain, they have developed a more inclusive curriculum in response to the increasingly ethnic and multi faith (non-Christian) profile of Northern Ireland. The ethos of a Catholic school is very highly valued by parents inside and outside of Northern Ireland, including...
How can nature help us meet the climate challenge in towns and cities?
Nature & Environment

How can nature help us meet the climate challenge in towns and cities?

...Open University and Robert Gordon University found deprived areas in Glasgow tend to have lower-quality and less biodiverse green space than their wealthier counterparts (Baka and Mabon, 2022). The world over, benefits from nature-based solutions disproportionately accrue to the wealthiest people and places, and not the people who are at greatest risk under a changing...
Heathrow third runway: who and where will benefit?
Society, Politics & Law

Heathrow third runway: who and where will benefit?

...open for business”, according to the government. Alternatively, if Brexit makes it more difficult for people to visit the UK, or if a recession reduces demand for travel, then there may be no economic need to expand Heathrow at all. But government press releases have also stressed that a hub airport will bring the UK nations together, by allowing Heathrow to offer more...
Let’s not talk about dying: Five reasons why people avoid planning for their end-of-life care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Let’s not talk about dying: Five reasons why people avoid planning for their end-of-life care

...to see what you would do and find out what others would do, as well as further information about care planning and decision-making. If you are interested in learning about death and dying, check out our free course on death, dying and grief or our module on death, dying and bereavement. You can learn more about my research and teaching on my Open University profile....
Everybody's looking for love
Health, Sports & Psychology

Everybody's looking for love

...open or only dealing with issues in a reactive way is more likely to leave people vulnerable to abuse. Professionals and caregivers also inappropriately apply the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to some people with learning disabilities, especially those with severe learning disabilities. The act states that the capacity to consent to sexual relationships must be assumed unless...
The real reason clowns scare us
Health, Sports & Psychology

The real reason clowns scare us

...of the creepiest sightings to be compiled. We may never understand quite how the activity has become as widespread as it has – but at least psychology can help us understand why the idea provokes a chill. Stephanie Lay, Postdoctoral researcher, The Open University This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. More scary articles...
The colour of stars
Science, Maths & Technology

The colour of stars

...Open University's Science courses and qualifications [Orion's nebula] Orion's nebula On a clear evening, look up at the night sky. With luck, from a really dark site, you might see a few thousand stars. With dark-adapted vision you should begin to notice that some stars display distinct colours – some will appear slightly redder and others slightly bluer, for instance....
Concussion, identity loss, depression: boxing’s toughest opponent isn’t in the ring, it’s mental health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Concussion, identity loss, depression: boxing’s toughest opponent isn’t in the ring, it’s mental health

...screening, career-transition programmes and open conversations about emotional wellbeing, boxing can continue to transform lives long after fighters hang up their gloves. Winning at all costs should never mean losing yourself outside the ring.[The Conversation] This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article....