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Science, Maths & Technology
Light: Wave-particle duality
One of the most confusing concepts in physics, wave-particle duality is unlike anything we see in the ordinary world.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Centre for Open Thanatology Hub
Check out the FREE content from Open Thanatology, The Open University’s interdisciplinary research group for the study and education of death, dying, loss and grief.
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History & The Arts
African Caribbean religions and the problem of representation
Hilde Capparella explores the negative narrative created around Africa and African cultures by the West and how this lead to the demonisation of African Caribbean religions.
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History & The Arts
Different cultures, different childhoods
A 'normal' childhood depends on where you live and when you're born. Heather Montgomery wonders how some common British practices might look to other cultures.
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History & The Arts
Legacy of the Romantics
Who were the Romantics and what did they stand for? Stephanie Forward explains.
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Languages
How emoji are changing the shape of everyday English
What influence are emoji having on the way we communicate? Is the common use of the eggplant or facepalm emoji something to worry about? Philip Seargeant explores this online visual language...
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History & The Arts
How women changed the world
Who wrote the first novel over 1000 years ago? Who disguised herself as a man to explore the new world? Take this interactive world tour to discover the stories the history books left out.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Out for the count: the mathematics of voting systems
Voters, voters, in the poll, which is the fairest system of all?
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History & The Arts
Eco-art, Sustainable Art, art as activism
From synthetic polymers to recycling and up-cycling.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Design in a nutshell
Get the lowdown on 6 key design movements and share your design alter-ego
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History & The Arts
My career goal: Creative and design
Bring out your creative flair to its full potential. Find some practical advice for advancing your career in a creative industry, whether that's using your keen visual eye, practical ingenuity, or rigorous technical skills.
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Society, Politics & Law
The Women and Scottish Railway History Collection
Find out more about the Women and Scottish Railway History Collection, a partnership between The Open University in Scotland, The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers Scotland, and Scottish Union Learning.