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The genetics of autism
Health, Sports & Psychology

The genetics of autism

...studies showing that genetic factors play a major role in autism. Autism often runs in families. In families with a child with an autism diagnosis, there is an increased chance that one or more siblings or parents may also be on the autism spectrum, or show some mild autistic traits. Twin studies have provided convincing evidence that these family patterns are not due to...
Travelling for culture: the Grand Tour
History & The Arts

Travelling for culture: the Grand Tour

...Studying English Literature is all about being able to read accurately, and the skill of paraphrase is an essential basic. It’s a pretty useful skill generally, in fact. To paraphrase means to put the poem’s meanings into your own words – when it comes to paraphrasing poetry that means putting it into prose, glossing more unusual words, and often adding quite a lot...
Embedding mental wellbeing in higher education through inclusive curricula and pedagogy
Education & Development

Embedding mental wellbeing in higher education through inclusive curricula and pedagogy

...study goals. EdD student Kate Lister explains why she chose this area of research and how she has set up her study...[A woman relaxing with a book and her dog in the sun] Pet therapy as a de-stressing solution There are many interventions in place to support students experiencing mental health issues, and there is an increasing number of interventions designed to promote...
Introducing Geography Matters
Society, Politics & Law

Introducing Geography Matters

...studies and development – though we hope that students who aren't studying those topics will also find them interesting. Geography Matters will launch on 21 March. Among other items, there'll be a short post on Europe's borders, a video about a seedbank in north Norway and its links to wartorn Syria, and an audio exploring how the BBC's TV and radio broadcasts have...
Five Inspiring Black Trailblazers from across Europe
History & The Arts

Five Inspiring Black Trailblazers from across Europe

...studying medicine in Yugoslavia after a coup in Ghana sent him into exile. He had intended to return to Africa after completing his medical studies in Europe but, as often happens, love intervened. Peter met and married Karmen Laković, the couple settling in Piran. His election attracted both international attention, and international comparisons - he took City Hall in...
Hitler's rise and fall: Timeline
History & The Arts

Hitler's rise and fall: Timeline

...study, that of art. He attends art school and regards himself as an artist, absorbing diverse cultural influences, the opera, theatre, reading and drawing. 1907 Hitler moves to Vienna with the aim of attending the Vienna Academy of Art, but his application is rejected. His disappointment is compounded by his failure to also get into the Vienna School of Architecture due...
60 Second Adventures In Astronomy: Exoplanets
Science, Maths & Technology

60 Second Adventures In Astronomy: Exoplanets

How have scientists studied distant stars to learn more about exoplanets, the invisible planets that orbit them?...Find out about The Open University's Natural Sciences courses. Transcript Read Andrew Notron on what can be learnt from observing exoplanets The SuperWASP project Discover how you can study physics and astronomy with The Open University
Try distance learning for FREE with the OU
Education & Development

Try distance learning for FREE with the OU

...based on The Open University degree materials and others are made specifically for OpenLearn, but all are designed to help boost your confidence and gain new skills. Whatever your ambition, start by exploring our range of courses and content to find a topic that inspires you. As pioneers of distance learning for over 50 years, we’re here to keep on moving you forwards....