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• Expert evidence and forensic science in the courtroom

  This free course gives an overview of the law of expert evidence, including practice and procedure, the duties and liabilities of experts, the question of how non-experts can adjudicate between the views of experts, and the increasing mathematisation of scientific evidence. The various issues are finally brought together in a case study of one ...

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• Hidden soil allies – fungi that help plants face drought

  Climate change makes droughts more frequent and intense, threatening the food we grow and eat every day. Luckily, plants have invisible allies under the soil – tiny fungi called mycorrhizae that help them survive in tough times.

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• Coaching neurodivergent athletes

  This course is designed to improve the knowledge and understanding for anyone working with neurodivergent athletes in sport and exercise settings or with an interest in coaching neurodiverse athletes. Within the sport and exercise sector this may include those in coaching roles, as well as fitness instructors, personal trainers and wider ...

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• Guide to engaging with the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community

  The GRACE Project is shedding light on genetics and health within the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community. Through research, dialogue, and storytelling, it aims to empower communities, tackle health inequalities, and spark conversation about the role of genetics in everyday life.

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• Accessing genetic testing through the NHS

  Find out how to access free genetic testing for personalised healthcare through the NHS, what the process involves, and how your results can support diagnosis and treatment.

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• STEM postgraduate research

  This content hub highlights the diverse range of topics explored by postgraduate research students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) at The Open University.

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• The Irish Gothic collection on OpenLearn

  What is it about Gothic stories that captures our imagination? And why do so many of its tropes and motifs lead to Ireland?

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• Building peace through teaching Remembrance Sunday

  Learn how teaching about Remembrance Sunday can support peace education in schools, helping children understand war, build empathy and create inclusive communities.

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• The gut microbiome: balancing the body

  This free course introduces the composition and functions of the human gut microbiome and explores how the gut microbiome interacts with different parts of the body. It explores how the gut microbiome can be altered by factors related to the human host (such as genetics, age, and the menopause) and through lifestyle factors (such as diet, ...

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