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Health, Sports & Psychology
The Z Files with Benjamin Zephaniah
Writer, poet and Peaky Blinders actor Benjamin Zephaniah has died. Back in 2009 and to celebrate Black History Month, we joined forces with him to put together this collection on notable black people in the fields of science, technology and engineering.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
On the loss of a baby
The loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death is often an unexpected and sudden event, and the ensuing grief is one of the most profound and devastating events that people can endure.
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Education & Development
OpenLearn supports Get Online Week
Get Online Week is an annual campaign to support those who don’t have access to a device or data to get connected. It has helped hundreds of thousands of people to get online for the first time and improve their digital skills.
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Education & Development
Welcome to the OpenLearn Resources for Educators hub
All the content in this hub has been selected by academics across The Open University, specifically for teachers, teaching assistants and support staff working across the secondary, primary and early years sectors, including those involved in home education, special schools and pupil referral units.
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Resources for educators
Design your own CPD with these free resources from The Open University, created for teachers and teaching assistants working across the UK.
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LGBTQ Hub
Collection of free resources exploring sexuality and LGBTQ+ history across the core faculty areas within The Open University.
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Barod ar gyfer y Brifysgol - canllaw i athrawon a staff
Sut i gychwyn arni gan ddefnyddio Barod ar gyfer y Brifysgol fel adnodd gyda myfyrwyr sy’n ystyried addysg uwch.
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Stamford College
Stamford College is using OpenLearn courses as part of their BTEC Business qualification. Students have used their statements of participation to put them ahead of the competition, securing part time work and work experience placements.
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Sustainability
YXM130 Example subject pathway created by Teresa Cox, Senior Manager.
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Academic Practice Films
From a summary of referencing to top tips from a student, this series of five short videos explores academic integrity in more depth.
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University Ready - guide for teachers and staff
How to get started using University Ready as a resource with students who are considering higher education.
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The RFS Career Academy Free Learning Collection
Are you a military spouse or part of the Armed Forces Community? Are you looking for work, transitioning into civvy street or wanting to improve your work skills? This selection of free online courses and content is here to help you with your career.