free course icon
level 1: introductory icon
Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology
Understanding dyslexia
Dyslexia is a neurodivergent condition affecting over 10% of the population. It is often linked to reading and writing challenges, but also gives rise to strengths like creativity and problem-solving. Each individual experiences dyslexia differently. Despite its prevalence, it remains under-recognised globally. With proper understanding and ...
article icon
Education & Development
How to celebrate Halloween with young children
Halloween is often filled with spooky costumes and scary decorations, but for children it doesn’t need to be overwhelming. By focusing on fun, inclusivity and safety, you can create celebrations that are age-appropriate, welcoming and full of positive memories – whether at home or in the classroom.
article icon
Nature & Environment
COP28: inside the United Arab Emirates, the oil giant who hosted the 2023 climate change summit
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), the world’s seventh largest oil producer, hosted the 28th UN climate change summit (COP28) in Dubai from 30 November to 12 December in 2023. Presiding over the conference was the chief executive of the UAE state-owned oil company Adnoc, Sultan al-Jaber.
article icon
Health, Sports & Psychology
Women in sport: stories from grassroots cricket
The tide is turning for professional female cricket players, but can the same be said for those playing at the grassroots level?
activity icon
Health, Sports & Psychology
Being a boy
What is life like for boys today? In what follows, we explore aspects of contemporary boyhood, drawing on research conducted at The Open University and elsewhere.
article icon
Health, Sports & Psychology
World Mental Health Day on OpenLearn
World Mental Health Day is on 10th October every year. Find out more about stress, anxiety, depression, mindfulness, wellbeing and more with our FREE learning resources.
activity icon
Health, Sports & Psychology
What kind of Democrat are you?
Are you interested in exploring your own political style and how you relate to others? How far would you be willing to go for what you believe? Try our interactive feature to find out.
activity icon
Health, Sports & Psychology
What does it mean, to be a man?
Beliefs about what makes a ‘real’ man have changed enormously over time. So what does it mean to be a man in the twenty-first century? Do traditional ideas about masculinity still apply, and if not, what kinds of new ideas have replaced them? Explore our interactive below to learn more.
article icon
Health, Sports & Psychology
Why asking what causes autism is the wrong question
When PETA cited small studies to suggest cow’s milk could be linked to autism, it reignited familiar debate around the condition’s causes. But such reporting, like more recent vaccine scares, risks framing autism as a problem to be prevented rather than a difference to be understood and valued.
video icon
Health, Sports & Psychology
Sut mae sganiwr MRI yn gweithio?
Canllaw ar MRI a rôl technoleg mewn meddyginiaeth fodern.
video icon
Health, Sports & Psychology
How does an MRI scanner work?
A guide to MRI and the role this technology plays in modern medicine.
article icon
Health, Sports & Psychology
What are South Asian young adult carers’ aspirations for the future?
South Asian young adult carers balance study, work and family responsibilities while caring for loved ones – often with remarkable strength and determination. This article shares their dreams for the future, from higher education and careers to starting families and owning homes, and highlights the support that can help them achieve their goals.