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The Centre for Children and Young People’s Wellbeing at The Open University
Health, Sports & Psychology

The Centre for Children and Young People’s Wellbeing at The Open University

...based at the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies at The Open University. Our current research projects are funded by The Wellcome Trust and Safefood (the all-Ireland food safety authority). Current research and advocacy partners are at the University of Liverpool, University College Dublin, University of Oslo, Flinders University Australia, and the World...
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Dialogues Across Borders
Society, Politics & Law

Dialogues Across Borders

...the Tate by videolink from Greece to co-create songs and poems on themes of belonging, togetherness and migration on the spot. Our workshops attracted audiences from Germany and France with visitors from London and included musicians from Greece and Play is Hope project. These workshops created new artworks based on the connections built around solidarities with refugees....
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Green care: contact with nature can improve mental health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Green care: contact with nature can improve mental health

...we will find public health campaigners urging us to get back to growing plants in our gardens again! References Bragg, R., Atkins, G. 2016. A review of nature-based interventions for mental health care. Natural England Commissioned Reports, Number204. The Times, May 23, 2016 http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/baby-boomers-to-blame-for-lost-generation-of-gardeners-m03stvlps...
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Sands of time
Science, Maths & Technology

Sands of time

...base of large glaciers and were deposited at the end of the last Ice Age as the glaciers melted. If you look carefully amongst the muddy debris, you may even be able to find small pieces of broken bones and teeth, the remains of woolly rhinos, mammoths and other mammals that roamed the frozen edges of this ancient icy landscape. This article was originally published...
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Download your language survey kit
History & The Arts

Download your language survey kit

...based at the University of Leeds in England. Using a standard research tool like this offers you the possibility of comparing your findings with those of other people at other times and places - a key feature in any large-scale research. It also helps you to keep focussed as you conduct the interview. Some people like to distribute the ‘spidergram’ in advance, so that...
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Access courses
Education & Development

Access courses

...based on their potential rather than their prior qualifications. Most of our courses have no formal entry requirements and our students come from a diverse range of educational backgrounds. So, we offer a choice of starting points depending on how confident you are in your study skills. [OpenLearn homepage on a tablet] Credit for prior learning and experience For those...
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Direct metal deposition (DMD)
Science, Maths & Technology

Direct metal deposition (DMD)

...based super alloys (rapid cooling rates limit the extent to which precipitates can form, limiting the possible strength without post thermal treatments). Titanium alloys (limited by shielding of oxidising gases). Design: Component design is limited by: The minimum feature size cannot be smaller that the minimum track size for the setup. This is linked to the spot size of...
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Dyscalculia, maths anxiety and numerophobia in nursing practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

Dyscalculia, maths anxiety and numerophobia in nursing practice

...based maths difficult. Dyscalculia may not be the only reason someone struggles with maths. Allison Smale, a numeracy tutor, maths lecturer and published author, agrees that it is probably more likely that someone is experiencing maths anxiety (feelings of panic or stress when trying to focus on mathematical calculations) and numerophobia. [The RAINE logo.]Talking with me...
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