3,684 search results

Stargazing on a budget
Science, Maths & Technology

Stargazing on a budget

...astronomy because they do not give a bright enough image at night. The minimum specification for astronomy use is around 7x50, which should cost around £50 - £100. Better images can be seen with 10x50s, but the price will increase accordingly. A pair of 11x80s would give resolution good enough to see Saturn’s rings and the craters on the moon - these would set you...
Free online resources for Ukrainians settling in the UK and Ireland
Get Started

Free online resources for Ukrainians settling in the UK and Ireland

...Open University...All of the content listed below is free to use, including all of our OpenLearn courses. Every course offers a free statement of participation on completion (which you can download as a PDF) and some courses give you the opportunity to earn a free digital badge, which you can display and share with potential employers. In addition to the articles ......
Start your career with OpenLearn
Education & Development

Start your career with OpenLearn

...badged open courses on employability. Learn a language Language skills are desirable, and even essential, for prospective employers. Developing your language skills could be the key to landing yourself a perfect job. Foreign language learning can also give you transferable skills such as cultural awareness, communication, and diversity and inclusion. Take a look at the...
Evolutions in Education: The OU Education Conference
Education & Development

Evolutions in Education: The OU Education Conference

...badge. The course takes around two hours to complete and will guide you through a process of Appreciative Inquiry to take action as a result of your interaction with the conference and/or this hub. Overview of the conference Evolutions in Education consisted of interactive sessions, panels and talks considering how The Open University works across the UK with...
Password checker
Digital & Computing

Password checker

...left of these instructions. Make sure you don't leave your password visible to other people! Please note this tool does not send or record your password in any way. Try our FREE course on cyber security Learn how you can protect your information by gaining essential skills and security knowledge with our free badged course Introduction to cyber security: stay safe online....
In the night sky - Galaxies
Science, Maths & Technology

In the night sky - Galaxies

...Open University's space science team, give you the lowdown on what to look for if you want to take up stargazing. From big bang to black holes; from spotting stars to identifying galaxies this collection is a beginner's guide to astronomy introducing you to the key features at each level of size whether solar, stellar, or galactic... Identifying different types of galaxy...
Business support for small and medium-sized enterprises
Money & Business

Business support for small and medium-sized enterprises

...with additional courses tailored to the unique challenges the voluntary sector faces...All of our courses are free and you can start them when you want, studying at your own pace. Some of our courses are badged, helping you to improve your employability skills. These courses offer you the chance to gain a digital badge, allowing you to share ......
Investigating Psychology Interactive
Health, Sports & Psychology

Investigating Psychology Interactive

...badged course Understanding autism. Note 2: the dates included in this interactive are relevant to a key moment in the individual's career and not necessarily their date of birth. Instructions View interactive in FULL screen. For best results, use a modern web browser. Try a free alternative browser like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. What are we missing? It is our...