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The Commonwealth Games: Where does it go after Glasgow 2026?
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Social media: opportunities, risks and impact
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Leadership challenges in turbulent times
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Children’s wellbeing and creativity
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Studying mammals: Plant predators
Learn more to access more details of Studying mammals: Plant predatorsFrom the mouse-deer to the elephant, plant eaters come in all shapes and sizes. But how do they manage to flourish on a salad diet? In this free course, Studying mammals: Plant predators, we will examine the special features that allow them to extract their nutrients from leaves, and see how some plants protect themselves from these predators. ...
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The metagenomics revolution: an introduction
Learn more to access more details of The metagenomics revolution: an introductionMetagenomics, the study of genetic material directly recovered from biological and environmental samples, is revolutionising biomedicine and environmental science. This free course will help you to learn how metagenomics works and how it can be used in a wide range of applications such as studying microbes, diagnosing disease, and contributing ...
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The Commonwealth collection
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When is the best time to water during a heatwave?
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Family summer learning hub
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How politicians used to insult each other over Europe
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How can you exercise safely in the heat?
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The Commonwealth Games: Where does it go after Glasgow 2026?
Read now to access more details of The Commonwealth Games: Where does it go after Glasgow 2026?Dr Jim Lusted explores the future of the Commonwealth Games. Is this sport mega-event in decline?
Level: 1 Introductory
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Is sleep the secret of success?
Read now to access more details of Is sleep the secret of success?Snooze you don’t lose. Caroline Heaney explores if sleep is the secret ingredient of World Cup success.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Social media: opportunities, risks and impact
Read now to access more details of Social media: opportunities, risks and impactWhether you're studying, working, parenting or simply scrolling, social media shapes how we learn, communicate and engage with the world. This collection covers everything from digital literacy and fake news to education, health, politics and online identity.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Children’s wellbeing and creativity
Learn more to access more details of Children’s wellbeing and creativityThe course is based on selected content from the level 2 module KE207 Supporting children and young people’s wellbeing. The course will explain what wellbeing is and how creative activities may be used to support it with children and young people. Students will examine case examples related to dance, sport and art.
Level: 2 Intermediate
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Studying mammals: Plant predators
Learn more to access more details of Studying mammals: Plant predatorsFrom the mouse-deer to the elephant, plant eaters come in all shapes and sizes. But how do they manage to flourish on a salad diet? In this free course, Studying mammals: Plant predators, we will examine the special features that allow them to extract their nutrients from leaves, and see how some plants protect themselves from these predators. ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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The metagenomics revolution: an introduction
Learn more to access more details of The metagenomics revolution: an introductionMetagenomics, the study of genetic material directly recovered from biological and environmental samples, is revolutionising biomedicine and environmental science. This free course will help you to learn how metagenomics works and how it can be used in a wide range of applications such as studying microbes, diagnosing disease, and contributing ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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The Commonwealth Games: Where does it go after Glasgow 2026?
Read now to access more details of The Commonwealth Games: Where does it go after Glasgow 2026?Dr Jim Lusted explores the future of the Commonwealth Games. Is this sport mega-event in decline?
Level: 1 Introductory
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Is sleep the secret of success?
Read now to access more details of Is sleep the secret of success?Snooze you don’t lose. Caroline Heaney explores if sleep is the secret ingredient of World Cup success.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Social media: opportunities, risks and impact
Read now to access more details of Social media: opportunities, risks and impactWhether you're studying, working, parenting or simply scrolling, social media shapes how we learn, communicate and engage with the world. This collection covers everything from digital literacy and fake news to education, health, politics and online identity.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Children’s wellbeing and creativity
Learn more to access more details of Children’s wellbeing and creativityThe course is based on selected content from the level 2 module KE207 Supporting children and young people’s wellbeing. The course will explain what wellbeing is and how creative activities may be used to support it with children and young people. Students will examine case examples related to dance, sport and art.
Level: 2 Intermediate
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Studying mammals: Plant predators
Learn more to access more details of Studying mammals: Plant predatorsFrom the mouse-deer to the elephant, plant eaters come in all shapes and sizes. But how do they manage to flourish on a salad diet? In this free course, Studying mammals: Plant predators, we will examine the special features that allow them to extract their nutrients from leaves, and see how some plants protect themselves from these predators. ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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The metagenomics revolution: an introduction
Learn more to access more details of The metagenomics revolution: an introductionMetagenomics, the study of genetic material directly recovered from biological and environmental samples, is revolutionising biomedicine and environmental science. This free course will help you to learn how metagenomics works and how it can be used in a wide range of applications such as studying microbes, diagnosing disease, and contributing ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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OpenLearn Cymru
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The Commonwealth collection
Read now to access more details of The Commonwealth collectionAs the Commonwealth Games take centre stage, explore a world of learning with our curated collection of free courses, articles, and videos across the Commonwealth.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Climate change
Learn more to access more details of Climate changeClimate change is a key issue on today's social and political agenda. This free course explores the basic science that underpins climate change and global warming.
Level: 2 Intermediate
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When is the best time to water during a heatwave?
Read now to access more details of When is the best time to water during a heatwave?The sun is out, the sky is blue; there's not a cloud to spoil the view and have you seen what that's doing to the herbaceous border? Botanist Alastair Culham explains how to make the most of watering as Britain continues to experience a hot spell.
Level: 1 Introductory
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How politicians used to insult each other over Europe
Watch now to access more details of How politicians used to insult each other over EuropeChris Smith discusses the tradition of political invective in debates over Europe, revealing how politicians historically used sharp rhetoric and personal attacks to challenge opponents and influence public opinion.
Level: 1 Introductory
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From the classroom to the Commonwealth games: Dr Julie McElroy’s story
Read now to access more details of From the classroom to the Commonwealth games: Dr Julie McElroy’s storyDisability rights campaigner and OU student, Dr Julie McElroy, shares her inspiring journey to becoming a non-executive director for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Level: 1 Introductory
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How can you exercise safely in the heat?
Read now to access more details of How can you exercise safely in the heat?A hot week lays ahead but do you have to abandon your keep-fit routines when the mercury gets so high? Not if you're careful, say Hannah Moir and Chris Howe.
Level: 1 Introductory
Welsh page version
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The Commonwealth collection
Read now to access more details of The Commonwealth collectionAs the Commonwealth Games take centre stage, explore a world of learning with our curated collection of free courses, articles, and videos across the Commonwealth.
Level: 1 Introductory
-
Climate change
Learn more to access more details of Climate changeClimate change is a key issue on today's social and political agenda. This free course explores the basic science that underpins climate change and global warming.
Level: 2 Intermediate
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When is the best time to water during a heatwave?
Read now to access more details of When is the best time to water during a heatwave?The sun is out, the sky is blue; there's not a cloud to spoil the view and have you seen what that's doing to the herbaceous border? Botanist Alastair Culham explains how to make the most of watering as Britain continues to experience a hot spell.
Level: 1 Introductory
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How politicians used to insult each other over Europe
Watch now to access more details of How politicians used to insult each other over EuropeChris Smith discusses the tradition of political invective in debates over Europe, revealing how politicians historically used sharp rhetoric and personal attacks to challenge opponents and influence public opinion.
Level: 1 Introductory
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From the classroom to the Commonwealth games: Dr Julie McElroy’s story
Read now to access more details of From the classroom to the Commonwealth games: Dr Julie McElroy’s storyDisability rights campaigner and OU student, Dr Julie McElroy, shares her inspiring journey to becoming a non-executive director for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Level: 1 Introductory
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How can you exercise safely in the heat?
Read now to access more details of How can you exercise safely in the heat?A hot week lays ahead but do you have to abandon your keep-fit routines when the mercury gets so high? Not if you're careful, say Hannah Moir and Chris Howe.
Level: 1 Introductory
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