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History & The Arts
Stoke-on-Trent, where they’re loving angels instead...
Dr Sara MacKian explores the hidden history of Spiritualism in the heart of England.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
From curing to caring? Exploring the role of spiritual healing in a biomedical world
Dr Sara MacKian explores if a focus on healing could help save the NHS.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Navigating Black Irish identity in the music of Phil Lynott
Lauren O’Hagan explores the music of Phil Lynott and how his lyrics helped him make sense of his dual identity as Black and Irish.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
From dreams to reality: becoming a nurse and educator
Mel shares her journey from leaving school with no GCSEs to becoming a nurse and later practice and staff tutor at The Open University.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Sporting women in the media
The mass media (e.g. radio, TV, internet) has become one of the most powerful institutional influences in society. This free course, Sporting women in the media, explores whether gendered inequalities exist in sport by evaluating the media coverage. The media can be highly influential in shaping perceptions about gender in sport and headlines ...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Sport and Fitness Hub
Welcome to the Sport and Fitness Hub. Enjoy exploring our range of free courses, articles and interactives to exercise your body and mind.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
What is the Sport and Fitness Hub?
What is the Sport and Fitness Hub and who is it for? Find out in this short article.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Ageing Well Collection
Learn about ageing well with our collection of free learning resources including expert insights, recorded talks, podcasts, interactives and courses.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Depression, mood and exercise
Looking for a few tips on increasing your mood? Dr Jitka Vseteckova explores the relationship between depression and exercise.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
The impact of walking and socialising through 5 Ways Café on people living with dementia and their carers: A volunteer’s perspective
The 5 Ways Dementia Friendly Café in Milton Keynes includes a guided walk for those with dementia. Andrew, a volunteer from the cafe explains more about the project with The Open University and Park's Trust...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Co-production – challenges and opportunities for the Higher Education curriculum
This article describes the principles behind co-production in curriculum creation and highlights potential ‘pitfalls’ to avoid.
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Money & Business
The many forms of workplace bullying
Workplace bullying can take many forms - and can sometimes be hard to spot. Frances McGregor tells you all you need to know.