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Holi: The festival of colours, the festival of diversity article icon

History & The Arts

Holi: The festival of colours, the festival of diversity

Holi is celebrated as the Festival of colour, love and spring. Shonil Bhagwat explores this Hindu festival's links to diversity of nature, people and culture in this article.

Article
5 mins
The Open University and Children in Scotland learning portal article icon

Education & Development

The Open University and Children in Scotland learning portal

We are delighted to welcome you to this learning portal created in partnership between The Open University (OU) and Children in Scotland.

Article
5 mins
The impact of supporting Ukrainians with free resources on OpenLearn article icon

Education & Development

The impact of supporting Ukrainians with free resources on OpenLearn

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a dedicated page on OpenLearn for those displaced became one of the most popular pieces of content on the site. Articles and whole courses carrying digital badges were also then translated. This review looks into the rationale behind this work and the impact it has had.

Article
10 mins
Ramadan: What do you need to know? article icon

Education & Development

Ramadan: What do you need to know?

How can you make your workplace more inclusive during Ramadan? Asif Sadiq MBE, Senior Vice President and Head of Equity and Inclusion at Warner Media International, explains in this article.

Article
10 mins
Ramadan Mubarak! article icon

History & The Arts

Ramadan Mubarak!

The holy month of Ramadan, determined by the lunar cycle, runs from 11th March - 10th April this year. Discover how this isn't just a time for abstaining but a time for celebration while showing devotion to Islam.

Article
10 mins
Introduction to Arabic free course icon level 1: introductory icon

Education & Development

Introduction to Arabic

In this free course you will learn the Arabic alphabet, vowels, and also a little bit about the history of the Arabic language.

Free course
4 hrs
The Open University and SWAP Learning Hub article icon

Education & Development

The Open University and SWAP Learning Hub

The site, a partnership between The Open University in Scotland and the Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP), brings together introductory level OpenLearn courses relevant to students studying SWAP courses. SWAP students can find courses that offer new topics to explore, build on their study with SWAP, and help prepare for further study at ...

Article
5 mins
Decolonising Religious Studies and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion article icon

History & The Arts

Decolonising Religious Studies and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion

Suzanne Newcombe reflects on how the Religious Studies department at The Open University tried to make their module more inclusive and relatable to the diverse student demographic.

Article
25 mins
Children and young people's mental health: a collection of free resources article icon

Health, Sports & Psychology

Children and young people's mental health: a collection of free resources

Explore our collection of free resources focusing on the issue of mental health and wellbeing when it comes to children and young people.

Article
5 mins
Child mental health: is it in crisis? free course icon level 1: introductory icon

Health, Sports & Psychology

Child mental health: is it in crisis?

There is much discussion about the issue of children and young people’s mental health problems in the media, and we often hear this issue referred to as a ‘crisis’. But what does the evidence say? Are rates of mental health problems rising? In this course you will explore these important questions as well as delving into a case study of a young ...

Free course
3 hrs
University of Westminster: Work-Based Employability article icon

Education & Development

University of Westminster: Work-Based Employability

Welcome to your OpenLearn gateway, to support you during your University of Westminster Work-Based Learning Roadshows.

Article
5 mins
Get started with your dream career on OpenLearn article icon

Education & Development

Get started with your dream career on OpenLearn

Ever fancied being a detective? Maybe you'd love a career as a vet or astronaut? Check out these FREE resources to find out if that career is for you!

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5 mins