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  • The word 'support' written on a blackboard.

    March is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

    September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month—raising support, education, and research for men over 50. Learn more at Prostate Cancer UK.

    Andrew Wilson
    by Andrew Wilson 2 weeks ago3 weeks ago
  • A glove holding a heart made out of snow.
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    Am I the only one who’s cold??

    Are you or do you know someone who feels the cold or always feels cold? I am that person.

    Rebecca Fowler-Monk
    by Rebecca Fowler-Monk 3 weeks ago3 weeks ago
  • Two swings in the sunset.
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    Dreamscheme (SW4)

    A poem about growing up back in the day.

    Natasha Oseni
    by Natasha Oseni 3 weeks ago3 weeks ago
  • 'AI' written above a silhouetted head with circles in it.

    Understanding AI: a simple guide for everyone

    An introduction by James Kelly

    James Robert Kelly
    by James Robert Kelly 4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
  • Two people in love, lying next to each other on a piece of grassland.
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    Green flags in love: sustainable ways to swipe right

    This Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate partners (and self-love) who care about the planet as much as they care about romance.

    Paige Washbrook
    by Paige Washbrook 1 month ago1 month ago
  • A headshot of Aimee Prior smiling at the camera.
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    Waiting for a breath – chronic illness and the fear of hospitals

    Whilst you can feel so alone, know that you are far from that.

    Aimee Prior
    by Aimee Prior 1 month ago1 month ago
  • A landscape image of a galaxy.
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    Galaxies in My Head

    I spent my life believing I just wasn’t built quite right. That effort never equalled outcome. and I always lost the fight.

    Harry Jenkins
    by Harry Jenkins 1 month ago1 month ago
  • A book on a table by a fireplace, with 'Christmas Spirit – a short story' written on the front cover.

    Christmas Spirit – a short story

    A cosy Welsh Christmas short story inspired by Dylan Thomas – because there shall never be a Christmas quite like this one again.

    Louise Gardner
    by Louise Gardner 3 months ago3 months ago
  • Eyes on a sunset background, crying yellow and orange tears.

    Learning how to learn new skills

    As an adult I rarely tried new things – making art has shown me how fun learning new things can be.

    Alex Thomas
    by Alex Thomas 4 months ago3 months ago
  • The word 'Stress' written in red pencil.

    International Stress Awareness Week – discover the resources available to you

    International Stress Awareness Week happens from 3–7 November. This year’s theme is 'Optimising wellbeing through strategic stress management'.

    Andrew Wilson
    by Andrew Wilson 5 months ago4 months ago
  • A teenager sat on the stairs with his head in his hands.

    International Stress Awareness Week – working and studying in a remote environment

    Whether you are doing an undergraduate degree, a postgraduate Masters or PhD research, studying in a remote environment can cause challenges and stresses.

    Andrew Wilson
    by Andrew Wilson 5 months ago4 months ago
  • Someone working on a laptop, with plants around them.

    Practical skills for making your online habits greener

    Ever thought about the carbon footprint of your online life? Discover these practical skills for making your online habits greener.

    The Open University Library
    by The Open University Library 5 months ago5 months ago

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