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8 ways to manage your worries
Now, more than ever, people are utilising new techniques to manage a multitude of worries. While we are all weathering the same pandemic storm, our experiences of it, and our interpretations, will vary greatly. Neill Boddington is a Mental Health Adviser at The Open University. Here are his top tips for managing worries… 1. Visualise […]
8 ways to create a happier mindset
Neill Boddington is a Mental Health Adviser at The Open University. Here are his eight top tips for creating a happier mindset… 1. Positivity Looking at positive images can induce more happier thoughts. A photo of something, someone or somewhere that evokes happy memories, or even something outside of the window can work. 2. Disengage […]
7 mindfulness exercises (and some mythbusters too)
The concept of mindfulness, however practiced, helps you not to fret over what’s happened or to worry over what’s to come, explains Neill Boddington, a mental health adviser at The Open University. Being mindful, he says, is a technique your can develop where you pause, just be in the present to be more aware of […]
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Apollo 17 sample leads to new discovery of the Moon’s evolution
An international team of scientists, including Mahesh Anand, Professor of Planetary Science and Exploration at The Open University, have discovered new evidence that massive impact events formed large portions of the Moon’s crust. According to research, published today in Nature Astronomy, the formation of ancient rocks on the Moon may be directly linked to large-scale […]
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International Nurses Day – Lisa’s pride in her profession
After finding her path with an OU nursing degree and a sought-after place on a healthcare leadership programme, Lisa says she has never felt prouder of her fellow nurses in these unprecedented times. As we mark International Nurses Day (12 May), read about Lisa’s journey. Lisa had been working in healthcare for 18 years, but […]
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Inflation or deflation – which would be worse right now?
Alan Shipman, Lecturer In Economics at The Open University, discusses whether inflation or deflation would be worse for the UK economy in the current climate. Inflation among the 37 member states of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) fell from 2.3% in February to 1.7% in March. With all the damage to global health […]
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Ancient rivers on Mars more than 3.7 billion years old
Scientists from around the globe have discovered evidence of ancient rivers on Mars more than 3.7 billion years old, using high-resolution 3D imaging data. Sedimentary rocks, found in a 200-metre high Martian rocky cliff, formed by the ancient rivers proves that water was not only present on Mars, but the rivers were probably active for […]
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Triple gold for powerful Grenfell Tower film
A film about the Grenfell Tower tragedy, created by Dr David Scott, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, in conjunction with Hamlett Films, has won not one but three awards. The film was awarded gold in the educational category at the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards just announced in May 2020. It follows earlier success […]
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The Sun: study shows it’s less active than sibling stars – here’s what that could mean
Andrew Norton, Professor of Astrophysics Education at The Open University, writes about the magnetic activity on the Sun and what this could mean. All stars emit varying amounts of light over time – and the Sun is no exception. Such changes in starlight can help us understand how habitable any planets around other stars are […]
How OU students are making a difference during global pandemic
OU students work so hard and the university is incredibly proud of them for studying while juggling full-time jobs, childcare and other responsibilities. On top of that, many have been playing a supporting role in the fight against Coronavirus, helping local and wider communities. From working on the frontline to creating resources to help with […]
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