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Discover the untold story of genetics, history, and health within the Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller community. In this eye-opening talk, Lisa Robinson from The GRACE Project reveals how centuries of prejudice have shaped health outcomes — and what researchers and healthcare providers can do to make change through understanding, respect, and inclusion.
Please read our framework for engaging with the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller community in the UK and beyond, at oro.open.ac.uk/107347
Big thanks to Dr Jo Clement for her support, and to the Museum of English Rural Life for supporting our project and allowing us to film there merl.reading.ac.uk
Read the article: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/guide-engaging-the-gypsy-roma-and-traveller-community
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More about the GRACE project www5.open.ac.uk/research-projects/grace/node/1?nocache=657af90670956
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Discover the untold story of genetics, history, and health within the Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller community. In this eye-opening talk, Lisa Robinson from The GRACE Project reveals how centuries of prejudice have shaped health outcomes — and what researchers and healthcare providers can do to make change through understanding, respect, and inclusion.
Please read our framework for engaging with the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller community in the UK and beyond, at oro.open.ac.uk/107347
Big thanks to Dr Jo Clement for her support, and to the Museum of English Rural Life for supporting our project and allowing us to film there merl.reading.ac.uk
Read the article: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/guide-engaging-the-gypsy-roma-and-traveller-community
Transcript link - media-podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/3998_youtubeuploadsfriday/20251028T162952_Genetics_and_the_Gypsy_Roma_Traveller_community-Mini_documentary.pdf
More about the GRACE project www5.open.ac.uk/research-projects/grace/node/1?nocache=657af90670956
The GRACE Project Playlist youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhQpDGfX5e7ArKW3OljeJOho0QHuQPfwb
CC by nc sa licence eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcreativecommons.org%2Flicenses%2Fby-nc-sa%2F4.0%2Fdeed.en&data=05%7C01%7Cclaudia.torres%40open.ac.uk%7Cae72a9942e4840706f7508dbe1c9b6c9%7C0e2ed45596af4100bed3a8e5fd981685%7C0%7C0%7C638352028684393336%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FrBO1VS9CZVs7A155Ci%2FgumpsSpuUz8MUsAYrHacEcU%3D&reserved=0
Study free course on What do genes do? at the Open University https://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/biology/what-do-genes-do/content-section-0?active-tab=description-tab
Study the module S317 Biological science: from genes to species open.ac.uk/courses/modules/s317
The Open University is the world’s leading provider of flexible, high-quality online degrees and distance learning, serving students across the globe with highly respected degree qualifications, and the triple-accredited MBA. The OU teaches through its own unique method of distance learning, called ‘supported open learning’ and you do not need any formal qualifications to study with us, just commitment and a desire to find out what you are capable of.
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