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All my own work
Education & Development

All my own work

...such as Avoiding Plagiarism and Referencing in our 'Being Digital' library. Sign up to events, such as live tutorials about referencing, via our Library Services. Find information on developing your Academic skills in the Study Skills area of our Student Help Centre. View our Plagiarism Policy which defines ‘plagiarism’ and highlights how to avoid academic misconduct....
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PodMag April 2016
Society, Politics & Law

PodMag April 2016

...research into human flourishing, what it is, how it’s determined and what we can do to promote it. The book draws on scientific research from economics, psychology, philosophy and politics that looks at quality of life, wellbeing and happiness across the human life course. Dr Meg-John Barker Karen speaks to Meg-John Barker about Secrets of Enduring Love, how to make...
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Audio 20 mins
The genetics of autism
Health, Sports & Psychology

The genetics of autism

...research that explores how genetic factors play a role in autism ...Back in the 1960’s a psychoanalyst called Bruno Bettelheim put forward the theory that autism was a result of faulty parenting. This view, which caused distress and stigma to generations of parents, has been comprehensively refuted by scientific research into the causes of autism, including studies...
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Physical activity for health and wellbeing in the caring role
Health, Sports & Psychology

Physical activity for health and wellbeing in the caring role

...research suggests that those who garden experience less fatigue and stress, two symptoms commonly found in carers. Furthermore, gardening can boost physical fitness, including building strength. This could support the carer in the physical aspects of their caring role. In the next section you will explore the benefits of physical activity to both physical and mental...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Ask the experts: Coronavirus fake news & medical terminology
Science, Maths & Technology

Ask the experts: Coronavirus fake news & medical terminology

...research and engagement work around the current COVID-19 pandemic. Transcript The panel consisted of: Dr. Jon Golding - a senior lecturer in health sciences, who discussed the articles he and his colleagues wrote on OpenLearn to aid a general understanding of the underlying biology of viral infections. For example, what is a virus? How does the human body fight a viral...
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Constitutional Conversations: what Good Friday Agreement was for women
Society, Politics & Law

Constitutional Conversations: what Good Friday Agreement was for women

...research reports and media debates. Women are prominent in all these arenas. [What the Good Friday Agreement made possible was a range of conversations, like the one in the Waterfront Hall, Belfast.] Community Shortly after the 2019 Waterfront Hall event, a lively, small-scale local meeting took place in a community venue in Belfast. A group of women from the Falls and...
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The effects of self-isolation and lack of physical activity on carers
Health, Sports & Psychology

The effects of self-isolation and lack of physical activity on carers

...research explores the full impact...We all know that physical activity (PA) should be part of our lives and is something we should do regularly, but it is not always possible. For people who care for others, it is especially challenging for them to exercise, but it’s very important that they do so as regularly as they possibly can. PA can be seen as a potentially...
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Getting started with Italian 2
Languages

Getting started with Italian 2

...research. What makes the Open Centre different? The OU is the leader in online learning and teaching with a heritage of more than 50 years helping student achieve their learning ambitions. The short courses are underpinned by academic rigour and designed by native speakers experienced in producing engaging materials for online learning of languages and cultures. The...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs