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Social psychology: sense-making in crises
Learn more to access more details of Social psychology: sense-making in crisesThis free course provides an introduction to social psychology as second order sense-making. Social psychology’s task is, in turn, to make sense in a systematic way of such perceptual, affective and discursive acts which themselves aim at making sense of the subject, the other and the world. This course will be experiential, focusing on the ...
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Current conversations about ageing
Watch now to access more details of Current conversations about ageingAs populations age, what does it really mean to grow older well? Listen to three podcasts exploring the changing experiences of later life, asking how connection, home and technology shape our ability to age on our own terms.
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Have you ever wanted to write?
Read now to access more details of Have you ever wanted to write?Everyone has a story worth telling. Whether you dream of writing a novel, memoir, travel journal, script or poem, this collection will spark your creativity, help you develop your writing skills, and support you to take the first steps towards bringing your ideas to life.
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ThrustWSH water speed record hub
Learn more to access more details of ThrustWSH water speed record hubIn this hub you will find free learning resources related to the ThrustWSH (Water speed hydrofoil) water speed record project.
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From labelling to listening: How the conversation about mental health is changing
Read now to access more details of From labelling to listening: How the conversation about mental health is changingWorld Mental Health Day 2026 asks us not just to give people with lived experience a voice, but to make sure those voices are heard.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Can tourism be both responsible and sustainable?
Learn more to access more details of Can tourism be both responsible and sustainable?This free course invites you to explore the paradox of modern travel — whether tourism can be both responsible and sustainable. Through case studies, discussion, and reflection, you will start to unpack the social, environmental, and economic forces that shape global travel as we know it. By the end of the course, you will have a deeper ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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Music as therapy in nineteenth-century Scotland
Read now to access more details of Music as therapy in nineteenth-century ScotlandDiscover how music was used to support mental wellbeing in a nineteenth-century Scottish asylum, where concerts, choirs and patient compositions helped create a sense of purpose and community.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Getting started with Jamovi
Learn more to access more details of Getting started with JamoviGetting started with Jamovi is an introductory course for students, researchers, and professionals to develop essential skills in quantitative data analysis using Jamovi — a free, open-source, and user-friendly statistical software. This free course offers hands-on guidance on navigating Jamovi, managing data, performing basic descriptive ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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OpenLearn Cymru
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Ten tips for students starting university
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National Coding Week
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Stories of Change
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Autumn on OpenLearn
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Level: 1 Introductory
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Study skills: one-minute tips
Watch now to access more details of Study skills: one-minute tipsCheck out our series of one-minute animations exploring revision tips, beating procrastination, what’s involved in a remote exam and other study skills.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Social media: opportunities, risks and impact
Read now to access more details of Social media: opportunities, risks and impactWhether you're studying, working, parenting or simply scrolling, social media shapes how we learn, communicate and engage with the world. This collection covers everything from digital literacy and fake news to education, health, politics and online identity.
Level: 1 Introductory
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OpenLearn Cymru
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Brains, bots and better learning? What OU students really think about generative AI
Read now to access more details of Brains, bots and better learning? What OU students really think about generative AIThe time has finally come to work on your assignment. So what's the next step for students with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools easily at hand? James Roy takes a look.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Do you trust forensic science in the criminal justice system?
Learn more to access more details of Do you trust forensic science in the criminal justice system?Do you trust how forensic science evidence is used in criminal investigations? Do you want to learn about how and in what circumstances police, crime scene investigators and the court would use DNA and mobile phones in a case?
Level: 1 Introductory
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Concepts and theories in international relations
Learn more to access more details of Concepts and theories in international relationsWhat role do concepts and theories play in the study of International Relations? And what are the key features of each theory? Through a series of narrated mind maps and activities you will be introduced to the purpose and features of concepts and theories in the study of International Relations.
Level: 2 Intermediate
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Behind the shield: a day in the life of matchday policing
Read now to access more details of Behind the shield: a day in the life of matchday policingLara Frumkin offers a glimpse into a day in the life of three officers policing a major football match as she accompanies them on a public order operation.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Is sleep the secret of success?
Read now to access more details of Is sleep the secret of success?Snooze you don’t lose. Caroline Heaney explores if sleep is the secret ingredient of World Cup success.
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Sustainable chemistry
Learn more to access more details of Sustainable chemistryThis free course will cover the role chemists play in achieving the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals and helping to ensure a sustainable future for the planet. In particular, it looks at how chemicals can be manufactured (at scale) whilst minimising any detrimental environmental impact – leading to a discussion of the principles ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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Brains, bots and better learning? What OU students really think about generative AI
Read now to access more details of Brains, bots and better learning? What OU students really think about generative AIThe time has finally come to work on your assignment. So what's the next step for students with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools easily at hand? James Roy takes a look.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Do you trust forensic science in the criminal justice system?
Learn more to access more details of Do you trust forensic science in the criminal justice system?Do you trust how forensic science evidence is used in criminal investigations? Do you want to learn about how and in what circumstances police, crime scene investigators and the court would use DNA and mobile phones in a case?
Level: 1 Introductory
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Concepts and theories in international relations
Learn more to access more details of Concepts and theories in international relationsWhat role do concepts and theories play in the study of International Relations? And what are the key features of each theory? Through a series of narrated mind maps and activities you will be introduced to the purpose and features of concepts and theories in the study of International Relations.
Level: 2 Intermediate
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Behind the shield: a day in the life of matchday policing
Read now to access more details of Behind the shield: a day in the life of matchday policingLara Frumkin offers a glimpse into a day in the life of three officers policing a major football match as she accompanies them on a public order operation.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Is sleep the secret of success?
Read now to access more details of Is sleep the secret of success?Snooze you don’t lose. Caroline Heaney explores if sleep is the secret ingredient of World Cup success.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Sustainable chemistry
Learn more to access more details of Sustainable chemistryThis free course will cover the role chemists play in achieving the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals and helping to ensure a sustainable future for the planet. In particular, it looks at how chemicals can be manufactured (at scale) whilst minimising any detrimental environmental impact – leading to a discussion of the principles ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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OpenLearn Cymru
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National Coding Week
Read now to access more details of National Coding WeekNational Coding Week is here and this year's theme focuses on AI - so delve into our FREE courses, articles and video content on all things to do with coding and artificial intelligence.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Ten tips for students starting university
Read now to access more details of Ten tips for students starting universityAre you off to university this month? Make sure you go prepared with our ten top tips, with related FREE online learning resources to help you further.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Stories of Change
Learn more to access more details of Stories of ChangeVideo interviews capturing the thinking of key players in the climate change and energy debates at a critical time.
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Social media: opportunities, risks and impact
Read now to access more details of Social media: opportunities, risks and impactWhether you're studying, working, parenting or simply scrolling, social media shapes how we learn, communicate and engage with the world. This collection covers everything from digital literacy and fake news to education, health, politics and online identity.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Autumn on OpenLearn
Read now to access more details of Autumn on OpenLearnCosy season is here, so we’ve come up with ten things you can do to make the most of autumn (which officially starts on 23 September), accompanied by some free learning resources, of course.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Study skills: one-minute tips
Watch now to access more details of Study skills: one-minute tipsCheck out our series of one-minute animations exploring revision tips, beating procrastination, what’s involved in a remote exam and other study skills.
Level: 1 Introductory
Welsh page version
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National Coding Week
Read now to access more details of National Coding WeekNational Coding Week is here and this year's theme focuses on AI - so delve into our FREE courses, articles and video content on all things to do with coding and artificial intelligence.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Ten tips for students starting university
Read now to access more details of Ten tips for students starting universityAre you off to university this month? Make sure you go prepared with our ten top tips, with related FREE online learning resources to help you further.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Stories of Change
Learn more to access more details of Stories of ChangeVideo interviews capturing the thinking of key players in the climate change and energy debates at a critical time.
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Autumn on OpenLearn
Read now to access more details of Autumn on OpenLearnCosy season is here, so we’ve come up with ten things you can do to make the most of autumn (which officially starts on 23 September), accompanied by some free learning resources, of course.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Study skills: one-minute tips
Watch now to access more details of Study skills: one-minute tipsCheck out our series of one-minute animations exploring revision tips, beating procrastination, what’s involved in a remote exam and other study skills.
Level: 1 Introductory
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