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Scotland’s links with Caribbean slavery
History & The Arts

Scotland’s links with Caribbean slavery

...institutions of education should help to reduce slavery-related racism. Unlike those who have said that people are different species and races … my view is that we are one humanity, nothing less. Discover more Check out poet and writer Benjamin Zephaniah's interview with Sir Geoff about his journey to becoing a respected scientist: The Z files: Professor Geoff Palmer....
Uncovering Britain’s Lost Black Sporting Heroes
Health, Sports & Psychology

Uncovering Britain’s Lost Black Sporting Heroes

...out on these questions: Which International Boxing Hall-of-Famer was an usher at the coronation of George IV in 1821? Which footballer made her debut for the British Ladies football team in 1895 and for many years was mistakenly called Carrie Boustead? Which England Rugby Union player was dropped because opponents South Africa refused to play against him? [Emma Clarke...
The evolution of sports medicine over the last 50 Years: From the wet sponge to holistic care
Health, Sports & Psychology

The evolution of sports medicine over the last 50 Years: From the wet sponge to holistic care

...out, and I would come home and go straight to bed.” Danny Rose (Kelner, 2018) Given these psychological aspects of sport injury it is not uncommon for sport psychologists to be involved in the injured athlete’s rehabilitation. It is not just sport psychologists that have joined the rehabilitation team. In the past the team wouldn’t stretch far beyond the...
The historical and ongoing persecution of Europe’s gypsies
History & The Arts

The historical and ongoing persecution of Europe’s gypsies

...out about The Open University's History courses and qualifications [Our] ash was mingled in the ovens - why should we be remembered separately…? (Woolford & Wolejszo S, 2006). [Forced Roma female labourers at Ravensbrϋck concentration camp] Forced Roma female labourers at Ravensbruck concentration camp The Roma (also known as Gypsies, Travellers, Sinti, Romani) are one...
Introduction to linear equations and matrices
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to linear equations and matrices

...overlooked, the publishers will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements at the first opportunity. Don't miss out If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses....
Introduction to number theory
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to number theory

...overlooked, the publishers will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements at the first opportunity. Don't miss out If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses....
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Decolonising Religious Studies and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion
History & The Arts

Decolonising Religious Studies and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion

...out a survey of all students of A227 in June/July 2021 and held three focus group interviews with nine students in total. We asked them for their impressions of the module, including what we did well, and what we could do better. Finally, we talked with nine colleagues teaching Religious Studies in other UK-based institutions. We asked them, how do you understand...
Festival of Psychology
Health, Sports & Psychology

Festival of Psychology

...out the Welsh arm of this project and this presentation will discuss the findings from Wales and from the overall global survey of over 36,000 participants. Some of the results are as expected, whilst others are surprising, and we will discuss what it means for gender harmony across the world. Learn more with OpenLearn [OpenTalks logo / logo Sgwrs Agored.] OpenTalks is a...