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Saint Patrick and modern narratives of Irish identity
OpenLearn Ireland

Saint Patrick and modern narratives of Irish identity

...studies show how whiteness has come through as a message from established far right leaders to disconnected and disconcerted young Irish men regarding what it means to be Irish in this decade. Tommy Robinson, an Irish passport holder, has tapped into this as a far-right leader with his own populism and micro fascism agendas. Fellow voices in this sphere with connections...
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From the classroom to the Commonwealth games: Dr Julie McElroy’s story
Education & Development

From the classroom to the Commonwealth games: Dr Julie McElroy’s story

...study gave me purpose, structure and hope and I went on to achieve a Merit in a Master of Law. My experience with the OU has been profoundly positive; its flexibility, accessibility and exceptional lecturers allowed me to thrive at a time when I needed it most. During this journey with the OU, I discovered a deep commitment to disability rights and the law, and in 2019 I...
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Outdoor Therapy: The Benefits of Walking and Talking
Health, Sports & Psychology

Outdoor Therapy: The Benefits of Walking and Talking

...Studies show that green spaces promote mental wellbeing and increase quality of life for people with mental health needs. The recommendation is that everyone completes a minimum of 120 minutes a week out in nature to maximise their wellbeing. You can read more here. There are a broad range of mental health interventions that can take place in nature including mindfulness...
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Getting started with Spanish 3
Languages

Getting started with Spanish 3

...skills. Learners can mix and match the short courses and study more than one course at a time. Once this course is complete you will be directed to OpenLearn's hub for language content where you will be able to build on your newly found language skills. Now that you’re fully prepared, it’s time to start on Week 1...Introduction: Acknowledgements - This free course was...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
What is sleep paralysis?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What is sleep paralysis?

...study into the condition. This is a shame, as researchers are slowly getting closer to unravelling its mystery. [The Nightmare by Johann Heinrich Füssli] The Nightmare by Johann Heinrich Fussli Hallucinations and risk factors Sleep paralysis episodes typically occur either early in the night, as someone is falling asleep, or towards the end of the night, as someone is...
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Is science fiction a field in its own right?
History & The Arts

Is science fiction a field in its own right?

...study. Science, clearly, is an area where a lot of thought is directed. So why is it science fiction is often shunned as unworthy as a subject for academic enquiry?...[Weeping angel from Doctor Who] It's a crying shame that Sci Fi is often sidelined It is surprising to see what kinds of disciplinary boundaries a field so inherently interdisciplinary as literature and...
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What is the Golem Effect - and how does it harm bilingual students?
Languages

What is the Golem Effect - and how does it harm bilingual students?

...study. The researchers Elisha Babad, Jacinto Inbar and Robert Rosenthal provided evidence for the Golem effect “with low-expectancy students of high-bias teachers receiving a more negative treatment and performing less well than any of their peers”. [Models of Golem] Golem models awaiting purchasers in Prague The transformation of teacher expectations into student...
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Reporting in the fog of an attack
History & The Arts

Reporting in the fog of an attack

...study of how the rush to publish or broadcast can lead even the best astray. In the adrenaline-charged chase for information during a major breaking news event, the temptation for news organisations to overreach in the hope of exclusivity and impact can be too great. But as I tell generations of student journalists at Cardiff University each year: “If you’re first and...
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