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Change in the West of Ireland
OpenLearn Ireland

Change in the West of Ireland

...Open University Geography Department who looked at the West of Ireland in the early 1980s for an Open University course ‘Changing Britain, Changing world: geographical perspectives’. The course was studied by Open University students between 1985 and 1995. The collection of articles uses the course materials to give an overview of issues past and present in the West...
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Candles and campfires: creativity and the menopause transition
Health, Sports & Psychology

Candles and campfires: creativity and the menopause transition

...Open University's Health and Social Care courses and qualifications. I have been working in the realms of everyday community creativity and diversity for a while now. When I began to experience symptoms 16 years ago, I found myself needing new strategies and knowledge in order to improve my experience of daily life. At first it did not occur to me to connect my creative...
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What is it like being a young carer at university?
Education & Development

What is it like being a young carer at university?

...University. ...He talks about adjusting to university life and reflects on how this time is providing an opportunity to think about his future. [Brandon shares his experience of studying as a young carer] [Bangor University logo] This resource was provided by Bangor University and is part of the University Ready hub. Find more resources like this on the hub homepage....
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A personal impact study
Education & Development

A personal impact study

Poster by Dr Chris Wakeman on their Doctorate in Education. ...[Snippet of Chris Wakeman's poster] Doctorate in Education: A Personal Impact Study by Dr. Chris Wakeman
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Finding your way after the death of a significant person
Health, Sports & Psychology

Finding your way after the death of a significant person

...Open University in 2019. I am now an OU Alumni but have been continuing engaging in research-based projects with the OU after writing a participatory research proposal on bereavement for my final assessment in 2023. I experienced a significant bereavement in my early school years, after my mum died of a rare form of cancer in 1999. Since then, I have gone through a series...
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Are you making the most of your student budget?
Education & Development

Are you making the most of your student budget?

...than ever to manage your money effectively whilst at university...From planning your income to student discounts - explore this guide to check you are making the most of your money. [University of South Wales logo] This resource was provided by the University of South Wales and is part of the University Ready hub. Find more resources like this on the hub homepage....
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Why is 'modern language' taken to mean 'European language'?
Languages

Why is 'modern language' taken to mean 'European language'?

...education in the UK, 'modern languages' all too often means those of Northern Europe. Dr Jieun Kiaer argues that it's an attitude that's outdated...Modern languages are not merely European languages. Obvious as this may seem, it needs restating as I discovered when attending a Westminster Education Forum devoted to “The future of Modern Foreign Languages in Higher...
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How did the referendum polls get it wrong - again?
Science, Maths & Technology

How did the referendum polls get it wrong - again?

...education. Graduates tend to be social liberals, while those with few, if any, educational qualifications are inclined to be social conservatives. Age also matters too, with younger people tending to be more socially liberal. Pollsters in the UK have less experience of measuring this dimension of politics. They do not, for example, necessarily collect information on the...
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