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Celebrate International Women in Engineering Day with us
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Science, Maths & Technology
Women in engineering - interview with Robyn Moates
Hardware engineer Robyn discusses the highlights of her job, plus the misconceptions of her industry.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Returning to STEM
This course offers useful skills and solutions to help you get back into a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM).
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Science, Maths & Technology
Engineering your dream career
Imagine spending time working on the things you love. Discover engineering careers which match your passions in this short interactive experience on women in engineering.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Seven myths of being a female engineer
There is a mountain of myths surrounding the engineering profession – particularly the role of women within the industry.
Explore our fantastic resources for Pride 2026
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Education & Development
LGBTQ+ Hub
Collection of free resources exploring sexuality and LGBTQ+ history across the core faculty areas within The Open University.
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Education & Development
Key historic LGBTQI+ figures
Learn about some key Black and Minority Ethnic figures from the LGBTQI+ community.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
How to be a great trans ally
Just like being trans, being a great trans ally is different for everyone. Learn about the importance of allyship and how you can ensure you are a trans ally in this interactive.
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Society, Politics & Law
Lesbianism and the criminal law of England and Wales
There has never been a specific criminal offence of lesbianism – but does that really mean that women have never been prosecuted for same-sex relationships? This article separates myth from reality.
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