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20 years in… What’s changed?

Updated Wednesday, 14 October 2026

A lot can change in 20 years! From scientific discoveries and technological advances to shifts in society and culture, explore how different subjects have evolved since OpenLearn first launched in 2006.

To mark OpenLearn's 20 year anniversary, we invited a range of Open University academics to write about the last 20 years in their chosen field - the challenges, the advances, the achievements and their experiences. We'll be adding to the collection until the end of 2026, and have many exciting and interesting subject areas covered, so bookmark the page or look out for news of new articles via our social media channels.

 

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