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Education & Development
Bias in ADHD and autism diagnosis
Awareness of neurodivergence is growing but recognition and diagnosis are still shaped by bias. From gender stereotypes to racial and socioeconomic inequalities, perceptions of who 'looks' neurodivergent continue to influence who is identified, supported and believed, and who is overlooked.
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Education & Development
Are you an entrepreneur and don't know it?
Entrepreneurship is around you everyday and can take many different forms. Maybe YOU have entrepreneurial skills and you just don't know it yet.
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Education & Development
Ydych chi’n entrepreneur cudd?
Mae entrepreneuriaeth o’ch cwmpas chi bob dydd a gall fod ar sawl ffurf wahanol. Efallai fod gennych CHI sgiliau entrepreneuraidd yn cuddio yn rhywle.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Man up or open up?
Why do men find it so hard to talk about their mental health?
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Science, Maths & Technology
Building motivation and resilience in research
Facing setbacks and demotivation in research? Progress is rarely linear, and challenges like failed experiments or rejected proposals are a natural part of the journey. This course is designed to help you stay motivated, handle setbacks constructively, and turn obstacles into opportunities. This course equips researchers across all fields and...
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Education & Development
Building belonging and mattering to achieve equity for Black STEM students
Equity for Black STEM students goes beyond access – it requires belonging and mattering. This article explores how The Open University’s Black STEM Hub is building community, visibility and connection to support student success in distance learning.
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History & The Arts
Troy Story: Homer's Iliad and Odyssey
Interested in Greek myths? We've condensed the epic narrative of Homer's poems the Iliad and the Odyssey into short animations voiced by the dulcet tones of Don Warrington.
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History & The Arts
Opening up history: art in the Reformation
In this Opening up history conversation we speak to Dr Roisin Watson about her research on how Protestants used images and objects to express their faith in the Reformation.
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History & The Arts
Opening up history: teaching transatlantic slavery in British schools
In this Opening up history conversation we speak to Dr Katie Donington, senior lecturer in Black, African and Caribbean History at The Open University, about her most recent project focusing on the teaching of slavery in British schools.
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History & The Arts
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a major Islamic holiday, marking the end of Ramadan. Find out more about the ‘lesser Eid’ in this article.
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Education & Development
When words escape control: Tourette syndrome and slurs
After the BBC broadcast a racial slur shouted by a guest with Tourette syndrome, the incident sparked outrage and an apology. But it also reveals a deeper linguistic question: when words cause harm, how much does intent matter?
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Digital & Computing
Introduction to cyber security: stay safe online
Protect your digital life with this free course introducing the essentials of cyber security. Learn how to spot online threats, keep your information safe and understand key topics like malware, network security and identity theft — helping you stay secure at home, at work, and beyond.