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Support for you and your mental health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Support for you and your mental health

...article. Studying and mental health [Graphic of a person with their head on their desk next to a cup, a plant and some folders, and a low battery symbol above them. ] Our mental health and wellbeing can fluctuate from day-to-day. Studying at University in any capacity can absorb your time, which can make it harder for you to take the time to look after your mental health....
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Homeless people could avoid life-saving services, if there’s a risk of deportation
Society, Politics & Law

Homeless people could avoid life-saving services, if there’s a risk of deportation

...addressed head-on. It’s not enough to send a text and continue walking. The UK is a democracy. Its policies rely on the taxes and mandate of the electorate. If enough people make it clear that these injustices cannot continue, the government will put a stop to them. This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. More from OpenLearn...
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Ageing well by connecting and learning about nature outdoors
Science, Maths & Technology

Ageing well by connecting and learning about nature outdoors

...et al. (2023), evaluated the engagement of the public in nature-based citizen science projects. Nature-based citizen science is an activity in which people collect high-quality data for scientific use and environmental monitoring. Here Pocock and team tested people’s exposure to nature with both observation as well as citizen science, and confirmed that active...
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Why has English taken over academia?
Languages

Why has English taken over academia?

...articles in the Nordic countries which are published in English is between 70% and 95%, and for doctoral dissertations it’s 80% to 90%. Pros and cons of using English One frequently cited advantage of publishing in English is that academics can reach a wider audience and also engage in work produced outside of their own language community. This facilitates international...
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The power of learning analytics to give students (and teachers) what they want!
Miscellaneous

The power of learning analytics to give students (and teachers) what they want!

...book here Can't join in person? Watch the event live online. If you are viewing the event by livestream, please do take the opportunity to have your questions answered by our speakers LIVE during the event by posting in the OpenLearn comments box below this article. Study with the OU: MA in Online and Distance Education Find out more about Professor Rienties' research...
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OpenMinds-Talk: What does Brexit tell us about Britain?
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OpenMinds-Talk: What does Brexit tell us about Britain?

...Article 50 and prepares to leave the European Union, three Open University experts will explore: What Brexit tells us about Britain, its democracy and its citizens. They will be posing the following questions: How did a House of Commons with a “Remain” majority come to vote to trigger Article 50? What does this mean now for EU citizens living in Britain and UK...
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New free courses and hobbies to try while Coronavirus restrictions are in place
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New free courses and hobbies to try while Coronavirus restrictions are in place

...articles. Make sure you check out our Mind, Body, Media hub for a collection of free resources from Open University academics to ensure the wellbeing of you and your family. You can also get healthy by taking up more exercise; it doesn't have to be strenuous - a bit of a stretch every day or some gentle yoga. Take a look at the boxes below for some inspiration and learn...
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Applying Psychology to Work Activity
Health, Sports & Psychology

Applying Psychology to Work Activity

...Articles available within the Applying Psychology to Work Hub. To stimulate your thinking further whilst you are reading this Article, please consider the questions provided in the next section. Questions to Ask Yourself Is there anything within either of these Articles that you have not considered before? How might the ideas in the article help you at work? Jot down any...
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