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Education & Development
First steps towards embedding sustainability in learning design
Check out these free resources to help prompt initial thoughts and discussions about embedding sustainability in course design.
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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.
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Languages
Year of the Horse: Chinese Lunar New Year
Happy Chinese New Year of the Horse! As the Lunar New Year approaches once again, millions of people across the world prepare to welcome a new zodiac cycle with festive celebrations, family gatherings, and expressions of hope for the year ahead.
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Education & Development
Are you ready to study for a Professional Doctorate?
To find out whether you are eligible to apply for a Professional Doctorate at The Open University, please complete the following questions.
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Education & Development
Using Turnitin effectively: building integrity into your writing
This short online course introduces you to Turnitin and demonstrates how it can be used formatively to enhance your learning and strengthen your understanding of academic integrity. Academic integrity is a fundamental principle of honest education and assessment, reflecting your commitment to producing and submitting work that is authentically ...
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Education & Development
Neurodiversity Hub
Exploring how minds work differently and brilliantly. This hub brings together free OpenLearn courses, articles and personal stories on autism, ADHD, dyslexia and more.
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Education & Development
What is the Neurodiversity Hub?
Whether you’re neurodivergent, supporting others, or learning how to make your teaching more inclusive, the Neurodiversity Hub offers practical help, real stories and expert guidance. This article explains further...
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Education & Development
The Harrison Centre for Social Mobility
The Harrison Centre for Social Mobility is delighted to partner with The Open University to provide a range of free learning resources, supporting our core priorities: education, training and skills.
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History & The Arts
Fakespeare: Rewriting the bard
Rewrite Shakespeare’s best bits for the 21st Century and reveal your inner wordsmith.
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Education & Development
Rhaglen Gyfoethogi Genedlaethol ar gyfer Ysgolion
Croeso i Raglen Gyfoethogi Genedlaethol y Brifysgol Agored yng Nghymru.
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Education & Development
National Enrichment Programme for Schools
Welcome to the National Enrichment Programme for Schools from The Open University in Wales.
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Education & Development
SEND crisis: overdiagnosis - fact or fiction?
On average three pupils in every classroom will be dyslexic, yet only 20% of these pupils will be diagnosed. Kim Collett looks at whether there's an overdiagnosis or underdiagnosis in relation to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).