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Science, Maths & Technology
Why do we feel happier in the spring?
The arrival of spring is often associated with improved mood and energy levels, and an increased desire to spend time outside and to see friends and family. But why is this?
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Digital & Computing
AI Hub
Welcome to the AI Hub from Microsoft and The Open University. Explore free, accessible courses designed to build your confidence and skills in artificial intelligence. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your knowledge, the AI Hub supports your learning journey with expert-led, trusted, easy to-use resources.
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Society, Politics & Law
Exploring criminology: problem-solving courts
Social life is characterised by various relationships – those with family and friends, neighbours, wider communities and those people have with social institutions such as governments, schools or universities. But what happens when things go wrong in social relationships – how do societies deal with that? When social relationships rupture, the ...
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History & The Arts
Opening up history
Delve into our Opening up history series: a collection of interviews with historians from The Open University. Read about their research ranging from the political culture in 18th century Ireland to anti-nuclear activism during the Cold War.
Dying Matters Awareness Week
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Centre for Open Thanatology Hub
Check out the FREE content from Open Thanatology, The Open University’s interdisciplinary research group for the study and education of death, dying, loss and grief.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Beyond belief: talking to the dead
Are paranormal experiences real? Can being 'spiritual' help with the way you feel about death, dying and grief? This film interactive delves into spiritual healing and your views on life after death...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
An introduction to death, dying and grief
Explore interesting and challenging ideas around death, dying and grief. This free course, An introduction to death, dying and grief, invites you to think more deeply about death and dying and encourages you to think about it in different ways. This course will introduce you to different perspectives on death; ethical issues related to dying and...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
How can I support bereaved neurodivergent children?
Erica Borgstrom and Jon Rainford share how you can help bereaved neurodivergent children with some guidance and advice.
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