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Dapo Fadoju
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The global pursuit of equitable football coaching legacies from Africa and The Caribbean to the UK
Football, often hailed as the world’s game, continues to reflect broader societal dynamics particularly in matters of race, equity, and representation. In recent years, global attention has ...
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Just finished a project with the wonderful @ouopenlearn.bsky.social team of Dale Harry, Marcus Young & Daniel Browne. Big shout-out to Jim Lusted for the critical reading of the article.https://www.open.edu/openlearn/football-coaching-legacies
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Come and study sport and exercise at The Open University!
Our distance learning format gives you the flexibility combine work, sport and other responsibilities alongside your studies.
- BSc (hons) Sport, Fitness & Coaching
- BSc (hons) Sport & Exercise Science
www.open.ac.uk/courses/choo...
Our distance learning format gives you the flexibility combine work, sport and other responsibilities alongside your studies.
- BSc (hons) Sport, Fitness & Coaching
- BSc (hons) Sport & Exercise Science
www.open.ac.uk/courses/choo...
August 20, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Come and study sport and exercise at The Open University!
Our distance learning format gives you the flexibility combine work, sport and other responsibilities alongside your studies.
- BSc (hons) Sport, Fitness & Coaching
- BSc (hons) Sport & Exercise Science
www.open.ac.uk/courses/choo...
Our distance learning format gives you the flexibility combine work, sport and other responsibilities alongside your studies.
- BSc (hons) Sport, Fitness & Coaching
- BSc (hons) Sport & Exercise Science
www.open.ac.uk/courses/choo...
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Very happy to have achieved a first class honours degree in BSc Sport, Fitness and Coaching ⚽️🎓 with the @openuniversity.bsky.social
Thank you all those at @ou-sport.bsky.social for your support over the last three years
And to my Family and Friends for their support ❤️
Now time to celebrate 🍾😁
Thank you all those at @ou-sport.bsky.social for your support over the last three years
And to my Family and Friends for their support ❤️
Now time to celebrate 🍾😁
July 21, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Very happy to have achieved a first class honours degree in BSc Sport, Fitness and Coaching ⚽️🎓 with the @openuniversity.bsky.social
Thank you all those at @ou-sport.bsky.social for your support over the last three years
And to my Family and Friends for their support ❤️
Now time to celebrate 🍾😁
Thank you all those at @ou-sport.bsky.social for your support over the last three years
And to my Family and Friends for their support ❤️
Now time to celebrate 🍾😁
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To all of our #TeamOUsport students getting their results today:
Congratulations whether you got a Pass 1,2,3,4 or if you didn't pass this time round. We are proud of each and every one of you because we know how hard you've worked and how difficult it can be sometimes 👏
Congratulations whether you got a Pass 1,2,3,4 or if you didn't pass this time round. We are proud of each and every one of you because we know how hard you've worked and how difficult it can be sometimes 👏
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July 21, 2026 at 8:20 AM
To all of our #TeamOUsport students getting their results today:
Congratulations whether you got a Pass 1,2,3,4 or if you didn't pass this time round. We are proud of each and every one of you because we know how hard you've worked and how difficult it can be sometimes 👏
Congratulations whether you got a Pass 1,2,3,4 or if you didn't pass this time round. We are proud of each and every one of you because we know how hard you've worked and how difficult it can be sometimes 👏
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New blog article exploring exercise and mental health by #TeamOUsport 's Dr Caroline Heaney. www.open.ac.uk/blogs/OU-Spo...
Exercise and mental health: understanding why movement works (and when it doesn’t) | OU Sport & Exercise Team Blog
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June 26, 2026 at 12:16 PM
New blog article exploring exercise and mental health by #TeamOUsport 's Dr Caroline Heaney. www.open.ac.uk/blogs/OU-Spo...
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With the Commonwealth Games taking place this summer #TeamOUsport 's Jim Lusted looks at the future of the games.
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www.open.edu/openlearn/wh...
The Commonwealth Games: Where does it go after Glasgow 2026?
Dr Jim Lusted explores the future of the Commonwealth Games. Is this sport mega-event in decline?
www.open.edu
July 1, 2026 at 10:32 AM
With the Commonwealth Games taking place this summer #TeamOUsport 's Jim Lusted looks at the future of the games.
www.open.edu/openlearn/wh...
www.open.edu/openlearn/wh...
Are you enjoying the Men's Football World Cup? Would you like to learn more about the science, politics and social aspects behind it? Then check out our OpenLearn World Cup landing page featuring interesting free articles and courses.
www.open.edu/openlearn/he...
www.open.edu/openlearn/he...
The Men’s World Cup 2026
The men’s World Cup tournament starts on 11 June 2026 and is being held in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Take a look at our dedicated content for the tournament.
www.open.edu
July 16, 2026 at 9:24 AM
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Are you enjoying the Men's Football World Cup? Would you like to learn more about the science, politics and social aspects behind it? Then check out our OpenLearn World Cup landing page featuring interesting free articles and courses.
www.open.edu/openlearn/he...
www.open.edu/openlearn/he...
The Men’s World Cup 2026
The men’s World Cup tournament starts on 11 June 2026 and is being held in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Take a look at our dedicated content for the tournament.
www.open.edu
July 1, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Are you enjoying the Men's Football World Cup? Would you like to learn more about the science, politics and social aspects behind it? Then check out our OpenLearn World Cup landing page featuring interesting free articles and courses.
www.open.edu/openlearn/he...
www.open.edu/openlearn/he...
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In our latest blog article #TeamOUsport academics Jess Pinchbeck & Caroline Heaney explore what's wrong with women's sports kit www.open.ac.uk/blogs/OU-Spo...
Cut for performance: why women’s sports kit matters | OU Sport & Exercise Team Blog
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July 6, 2026 at 4:35 PM
In our latest blog article #TeamOUsport academics Jess Pinchbeck & Caroline Heaney explore what's wrong with women's sports kit www.open.ac.uk/blogs/OU-Spo...
At @openuniversity.bsky.social it will soon be Black History Month 2026 👀 @ou-sport.bsky.social @ougradsch.bsky.social @openuniversitystem.bsky.social @openuniversity.bsky.social colleagues/students can submit a proposal for the BHM conference. Pls watch www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5vm...
#BHM26
#BHM26
July 15, 2026 at 4:26 PM
At @openuniversity.bsky.social it will soon be Black History Month 2026 👀 @ou-sport.bsky.social @ougradsch.bsky.social @openuniversitystem.bsky.social @openuniversity.bsky.social colleagues/students can submit a proposal for the BHM conference. Pls watch www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5vm...
#BHM26
#BHM26
There is still time to come and watch and listen to Dr Jenny Douglas ' inaugural lecture - The matter of Black women’s health: Resistance, resilience and remembrance
You can watch the event live on @openuniversity.bsky.social YouTube page youtube.com/live/ahVlz6R...?
You can watch the event live on @openuniversity.bsky.social YouTube page youtube.com/live/ahVlz6R...?
The matter of Black women’s health: Resistance, resilience and remembrance
YouTube video by The Open University
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July 15, 2026 at 4:11 PM
There is still time to come and watch and listen to Dr Jenny Douglas ' inaugural lecture - The matter of Black women’s health: Resistance, resilience and remembrance
You can watch the event live on @openuniversity.bsky.social YouTube page youtube.com/live/ahVlz6R...?
You can watch the event live on @openuniversity.bsky.social YouTube page youtube.com/live/ahVlz6R...?
I wanted to share these inspiring videos of our wonderful Sports and Exercise students @ou-sport.bsky.social www.open.ac.uk/courses/choo...
Changing Lives Through Sport and Exercise | The Open University
Discover how sport and exercise can change lives. Explore flexible study, expert insight and inspiring stories from The Open University.
www.open.ac.uk
July 6, 2026 at 12:07 PM
I wanted to share these inspiring videos of our wonderful Sports and Exercise students @ou-sport.bsky.social www.open.ac.uk/courses/choo...
With the #FIFAWC2026 in full flow I've penned this article www.open.edu/openlearn/he...
African and Caribbean coaches in international football: is there enough progress?
Whether or not you agree with the format of a 48-team World Cup, the number of African and Caribbean nations that have qualified is significant. At the 2022 Qatar World Cup, five African nations ...
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July 5, 2026 at 6:14 PM
With the #FIFAWC2026 in full flow I've penned this article www.open.edu/openlearn/he...
It was a pleasure to be hosted by the wonderful @oliviakellyou.bsky.social & discuss with @lina-furnell.bsky.social our pioneering work embedding #EDIA at the OU. Highlights:
• Motivation for change
• Actions by EDI champions driving change
• Challenges & reflection
Listen now: bit.ly/4on2Z3H
• Motivation for change
• Actions by EDI champions driving change
• Challenges & reflection
Listen now: bit.ly/4on2Z3H
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December 2, 2025 at 10:19 PM
It was a pleasure to be hosted by the wonderful @oliviakellyou.bsky.social & discuss with @lina-furnell.bsky.social our pioneering work embedding #EDIA at the OU. Highlights:
• Motivation for change
• Actions by EDI champions driving change
• Challenges & reflection
Listen now: bit.ly/4on2Z3H
• Motivation for change
• Actions by EDI champions driving change
• Challenges & reflection
Listen now: bit.ly/4on2Z3H
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🎙️New Podcast Episode: Host @oliviakellyou.bsky.social speaks with @lina-furnell.bsky.social & @dapofadoju.bsky.social on their pioneering work embedding #EDIA at the OU. Highlights:
• Motivation for change
• Actions by EDI champions driving change
• Challenges & reflection
Listen now: bit.ly/4on2Z3H
• Motivation for change
• Actions by EDI champions driving change
• Challenges & reflection
Listen now: bit.ly/4on2Z3H
Episode 11: Embedding Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) at the OU with Lina Furnell & Ola Fadoju
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December 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
🎙️New Podcast Episode: Host @oliviakellyou.bsky.social speaks with @lina-furnell.bsky.social & @dapofadoju.bsky.social on their pioneering work embedding #EDIA at the OU. Highlights:
• Motivation for change
• Actions by EDI champions driving change
• Challenges & reflection
Listen now: bit.ly/4on2Z3H
• Motivation for change
• Actions by EDI champions driving change
• Challenges & reflection
Listen now: bit.ly/4on2Z3H
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It was great to chat with @oliviakellyou.bsky.social and @dapofadoju.bsky.social about all things EDI and Accessibility 😍 If you would like to learn more about what we do at @openuniversity.bsky.social Faculty of WELS, give us a shout 😉
🎙️New Podcast Episode: Host @oliviakellyou.bsky.social speaks with @lina-furnell.bsky.social & @dapofadoju.bsky.social on their pioneering work embedding #EDIA at the OU. Highlights:
• Motivation for change
• Actions by EDI champions driving change
• Challenges & reflection
Listen now: bit.ly/4on2Z3H
• Motivation for change
• Actions by EDI champions driving change
• Challenges & reflection
Listen now: bit.ly/4on2Z3H
Episode 11: Embedding Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) at the OU with Lina Furnell & Ola Fadoju
open.spotify.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM
It was great to chat with @oliviakellyou.bsky.social and @dapofadoju.bsky.social about all things EDI and Accessibility 😍 If you would like to learn more about what we do at @openuniversity.bsky.social Faculty of WELS, give us a shout 😉
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We have developed a brand new free course for anyone who wants to find out more about coaching neurodiverse athletes.
Check it out on the link below! ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
www.open.edu/openlearn/he...
Check it out on the link below! ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
www.open.edu/openlearn/he...
Coaching neurodivergent athletes
This course is designed to improve the knowledge and understanding for anyone working with neurodivergent athletes in sport and exercise settings or with an interest in coaching neurodiverse ...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
We have developed a brand new free course for anyone who wants to find out more about coaching neurodiverse athletes.
Check it out on the link below! ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
www.open.edu/openlearn/he...
Check it out on the link below! ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
www.open.edu/openlearn/he...
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🌟 Exciting news! My book "Mothering at the Margins: Black Mothers Raising Autistic Children in the UK" (co-authored with Dr Claire Malcolm) is coming out on 8th July! With a foreword by Professor Jason Arday! Available for pre-order now!
#BlackMothers #AutismCommunity
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#BlackMothers #AutismCommunity
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June 19, 2025 at 7:22 AM
🌟 Exciting news! My book "Mothering at the Margins: Black Mothers Raising Autistic Children in the UK" (co-authored with Dr Claire Malcolm) is coming out on 8th July! With a foreword by Professor Jason Arday! Available for pre-order now!
#BlackMothers #AutismCommunity
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#BlackMothers #AutismCommunity
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#TeamOUsport student Ralph Slaney @ralphslaney.bsky.social shares his top tips for managing stress as an OU student. There’s some great advice in there, so check it out!
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We appreciate that sometimes studying can feel like climbing a steep hill… don’t worry, there are ways of giving yourself a boost! This is how Ralph manages his stress during his OU degree! #sportsand...
TikTok video by The Open University
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October 16, 2025 at 11:23 AM
#TeamOUsport student Ralph Slaney @ralphslaney.bsky.social shares his top tips for managing stress as an OU student. There’s some great advice in there, so check it out!
www.tiktok.com/@theopenuniv...
www.tiktok.com/@theopenuniv...
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#TeamOUsport Students:
As our induction programme draws to a close and the welcome forum closes we would like to encourage you to keep in touch with your fellow students through your Tutor Group Forum and the Qualification Forum. Enjoy the first week of your new module(s)! 😀
As our induction programme draws to a close and the welcome forum closes we would like to encourage you to keep in touch with your fellow students through your Tutor Group Forum and the Qualification Forum. Enjoy the first week of your new module(s)! 😀
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October 6, 2025 at 10:21 AM
#TeamOUsport Students:
As our induction programme draws to a close and the welcome forum closes we would like to encourage you to keep in touch with your fellow students through your Tutor Group Forum and the Qualification Forum. Enjoy the first week of your new module(s)! 😀
As our induction programme draws to a close and the welcome forum closes we would like to encourage you to keep in touch with your fellow students through your Tutor Group Forum and the Qualification Forum. Enjoy the first week of your new module(s)! 😀
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#TeamOUsport students: If you are studying E114 or E119 this year join Simon Rea & Jim Lusted (module chairs) tonight at 7pm to kickstart your journey!
learn2.open.ac.uk/blocks/news/...
learn2.open.ac.uk/blocks/news/...
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September 23, 2025 at 7:01 AM
#TeamOUsport students: If you are studying E114 or E119 this year join Simon Rea & Jim Lusted (module chairs) tonight at 7pm to kickstart your journey!
learn2.open.ac.uk/blocks/news/...
learn2.open.ac.uk/blocks/news/...
@openuniversity.bsky.social graduation ceremony @barbican.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 5:48 PM
@openuniversity.bsky.social graduation ceremony @barbican.bsky.social
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It's week 2 of the #TeamOUsport 2025J induction. Don't forget to post in the Welcome Forum and check out the Getting Started page & watch the sport & fitness qualification video under Step 2.
Welcome Forum: learn2.open.ac.uk/mod/forumng/...
Getting Started: learn2.open.ac.uk/course/view....
Welcome Forum: learn2.open.ac.uk/mod/forumng/...
Getting Started: learn2.open.ac.uk/course/view....
September 16, 2025 at 10:03 AM
It's week 2 of the #TeamOUsport 2025J induction. Don't forget to post in the Welcome Forum and check out the Getting Started page & watch the sport & fitness qualification video under Step 2.
Welcome Forum: learn2.open.ac.uk/mod/forumng/...
Getting Started: learn2.open.ac.uk/course/view....
Welcome Forum: learn2.open.ac.uk/mod/forumng/...
Getting Started: learn2.open.ac.uk/course/view....
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Did you know the Library has a dedicated common room for postgraduate researchers? Available 24/7, it’s the ideal spot to:
💻 Work in a relaxed space
☕ Recharge with a coffee (or a nap, we won’t tell)😴
⚽️ Have a game of table football
Take a look 👉 youtube.com/shorts/kW31K...
@ougradsch.bsky.social
💻 Work in a relaxed space
☕ Recharge with a coffee (or a nap, we won’t tell)😴
⚽️ Have a game of table football
Take a look 👉 youtube.com/shorts/kW31K...
@ougradsch.bsky.social
Explore the #openuniversity PGR Common Room in the Library building #shorts #miltonkeynes #postgrad
YouTube video by The Open University Library
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September 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Did you know the Library has a dedicated common room for postgraduate researchers? Available 24/7, it’s the ideal spot to:
💻 Work in a relaxed space
☕ Recharge with a coffee (or a nap, we won’t tell)😴
⚽️ Have a game of table football
Take a look 👉 youtube.com/shorts/kW31K...
@ougradsch.bsky.social
💻 Work in a relaxed space
☕ Recharge with a coffee (or a nap, we won’t tell)😴
⚽️ Have a game of table football
Take a look 👉 youtube.com/shorts/kW31K...
@ougradsch.bsky.social
Just finished a project with the wonderful @ouopenlearn.bsky.social team of Dale Harry, Marcus Young & Daniel Browne. Big shout-out to Jim Lusted for the critical reading of the article.https://www.open.edu/openlearn/football-coaching-legacies
The global pursuit of equitable football coaching legacies from Africa and The Caribbean to the UK
Football, often hailed as the world’s game, continues to reflect broader societal dynamics particularly in matters of race, equity, and representation. In recent years, global attention has ...
www.open.edu
September 8, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Just finished a project with the wonderful @ouopenlearn.bsky.social team of Dale Harry, Marcus Young & Daniel Browne. Big shout-out to Jim Lusted for the critical reading of the article.https://www.open.edu/openlearn/football-coaching-legacies
This is a post from a wonderful colleague of mine, please do have a look and connect with Mary www.linkedin.com/posts/mary-s...
I have now started my field work, although I am still looking for participants - Filipino women migrant nurses in the NHS who have experienced bullying. | Mary Shek
I have now started my field work, although I am still looking for participants - Filipino women migrant nurses in the NHS who have experienced bullying. Thanks to those who have helped to publicise m...
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July 1, 2025 at 10:45 AM
This is a post from a wonderful colleague of mine, please do have a look and connect with Mary www.linkedin.com/posts/mary-s...