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World Bipolar Day
Health, Sports & Psychology

World Bipolar Day

...community comes together to shine a spotlight on bipolar disorder. The vision of World Bipolar Day is to increase understanding about what bipolar is - and isn’t - and to banish stigma around the condition...This content is associated with The Open University’s Health and Wellbeing qualifications. Around 2% of people - or 1 in 50 people - have bipolar, which was...
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The life and times of Cyril Lakin
Society, Politics & Law

The life and times of Cyril Lakin

...academics’ work inspiring and accessible to communities in Wales. This supports institutional aims to make education open to all and supports wider OU work to build an informed, engaged and prosperous Wales. To keep up to date on our upcoming OpenTalks events, you can sign up to our newsletter or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn. Discover more on OpenLearn...
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What does Moon music sound like?
Science, Maths & Technology

What does Moon music sound like?

...communicating findings from my scientific research to non-specialists using the medium of art.” The Earth’s Reflection starts with the chaos and violence of the birth of the Moon from the collision of giant heavenly bodies, with the Moon gradually forming from the debris. The calm conclusion of the piece imagines a future moon dweller gazing at the reflection of the...
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Researching rare disorders: NGLY-1, the first disorder of deglycosylation
Science, Maths & Technology

Researching rare disorders: NGLY-1, the first disorder of deglycosylation

...community, Open University PhD student Sarah Needs explains:...Sugars and Proteins Sugar and proteins in the context of the cell are very different to the sugar and proteins we think of as being in our diet. The body is made up of cells and in these cells are many different proteins. These proteins are essentially the workhorses of the cell that regulate and control the...
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Dating apps: is swiping right a thing of the past?
History & The Arts

Dating apps: is swiping right a thing of the past?

...community, some are bisexual only, and others are broken down into age categories. Is it possible that the restrictions on meeting during the Covid lockdown have pushed us to want more time off screen and more human connection? This Valentine’s Day the key to someone’s heart may be at a fun live event on your doorstep instead of through a screen… but it did work for...
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Diverse Perspectives on Mental Health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Diverse Perspectives on Mental Health

...communities. Bronwyn's story Mentally ill or coping in the face of adversity? You decide. This audio drama reveals the inner life and outer persona of a woman living on a deprived estate in Cardiff. Identity and Relationships A theatre group consisting of mental health service users and survivors talk about how their experiences have affected their view of themselves as a...
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The Open University Worldwide
OpenLearn Ireland

The Open University Worldwide

...communication technologies, innovative learning media and teaching methods. Students are supported by a tutor and support staff, with well planned, structured courses using the best blend of learning media for the subject, including online methods where appropriate... The Open University Worldwide NA What is the OU? The Open University is one of the world’s largest...
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War, Intervention and Development
Nature & Environment

War, Intervention and Development

...community, it's time to debate whether the root causes of war have been adequately addressed, and what lessons can be learned. 50% of Sierra Leoneans are under 15 and unskilled. Lack of education, poverty and unemployment are still rife and it's this lack of development that gives rise to conflict. Views from all sides are presented, including those of women, disaffected...
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