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• Owen's Law: the case for written allergen information in every food business

  Owen's Law calls for written allergen information to be a legal requirement in every food business. This three-part podcast series examines the human cost of the current system, what good allergen practice looks like, and why culture and law must work together to protect people with food allergies.

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• Man up or open up?

  Why do men find it so hard to talk about their mental health?

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• How places affect well-being

  This free course looks at how where people live affects their well-being. This includes the kind of neighbourhood people live in, how places are organised and run, as well as the detail of the layout of buildings. You will learn about some of the ways that psychologists explain the links between places and well-being. This includes some of the ...

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• Exploring criminology: problem-solving courts

  Social life is characterised by various relationships – those with family and friends, neighbours, wider communities and those people have with social institutions such as governments, schools or universities. But what happens when things go wrong in social relationships – how do societies deal with that? When social relationships rupture, the ...

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• Why learning disability nurses are essential – and how you can become one

  Jillian Pawlyn and Liz Tilley look at how learning disability nurses play a vital role in ensuring people with learning disabilities live healthy, fulfilling, and empowered lives. 

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• Voluntary Gravedigging in the West of Ireland

  Danny Conway describes the unexamined tradition of men voluntarily digging the grave when a neighbour dies, focusing on communities in the West of Ireland.

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• Why do we feel happier in the spring?

  The arrival of spring is often associated with improved mood and energy levels, and an increased desire to spend time outside and to see friends and family. But why is this?

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• The Middle East conflict has swiftly exposed economic vulnerability in the region

  Emilie Rutledge discusses the economic impact to the region of the current conflict in the Middle East.

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• AI Hub

  Welcome to the AI Hub from Microsoft and The Open University. Explore free, accessible courses designed to build your confidence and skills in artificial intelligence. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your knowledge, the AI Hub supports your learning journey with expert-led, trusted, easy to-use resources.

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