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Below is a selection of open resources made by members of the group

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At a crossroads: Navigating work and/or family alongside study

This film-based interactive, developed by Philippa Waterhouse, Naomi Moller and colleagues at The Open University, has been designed for students who are also working or have family commitments. The film explores the various challenges that students can face in managing their multiple responsibilities, including tensions with family members, unsupportive work colleagues and a lack of time, as well offering evidence-informed tips.

 

Fathers experience of coping through football: uniting a community

Kerry Jones, Martin Robb and Sam Murphy explored 11 men’s experience of perinatal death (miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death) and being a member of a football team developed by and for bereaved men following perinatal death. The original SANDS United Football was founded by a bereaved father in Northampton, but similar clubs have since sprung up in locations across the UK offering a unique way for men and other bereaved family members to come together and find a different kind of support network. The project has produced two podcasts:

Fathers coping following baby loss: Sands Utd

On the loss of a baby

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'Making food allergies your business' Podcast series on safer dining'

With 1 in 20 adults in the UK having a confirmed food allergy, it is essential that the food industry understand how they can create inclusive and safer dining experiences. In this podcast series, Claire McGuigan talks to different members of the food allergy community about their experiences, research, and views. You can read about the series and listen to the podcasts here.

Bringing learning to life with the BBC

The Open University’s unique partnership with the BBC allows us to support award co-production in our field of research. Co-productions include:

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All in the Mind

This BBC Radio 4 programme explores three aspects of human behaviour: issues concerning mental health, the latest neuroscience research, and new ideas in psychology.

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David Harewood: Psychosis and Me

This BBC 2 show is the Winner of a Mind Media Award (2019) for the Speaking Out category. Winner of a Learning on Screen Award (2020) for the Broadcast Award. Nominated for a BAFTA (2020) for the Single Documentary Award.

David Harewood: Psychosis and Me

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Hospital

This BBC 2 programme is the Winner of the Royal Television Society Award (2017) for Best Documentary Series, nominated for a Grierson Award (2020).

Read more about Hospital

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Sectioned

This BBC 4 programme is the Winner of a Mind Media Award (2010) for Best Mental Health Documentary.

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The State We’re In

This programme follows writer and rapper Darren McGarevy as he sets out to explores the UK’s justice system, the NHS, and the state of the UK’s classrooms. Read more about The State We’re In.

Read more about The State We're In

All our co-productions are accompanied by free educational resources available on OpenLearn, The Open University’s free learning platform.