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The world of water
Nature & Environment

The world of water

...courses and articles on the subject...Love science? There's something for you in The Open University's range of science short courses March 22nd is World Water Day, an international day observed across the globe and an opportunity to learn more about water related problems and make a difference for those who suffer from water related issues. The day urges others to be...
What is the national learning hub for volunteers?
Education & Development

What is the national learning hub for volunteers?

...courses, to help you gain the confidence and recognition you deserve as a volunteer or someone working with volunteers...You are the future of volunteering. The helping hand when it’s needed most. You are part of a national movement to create a better future in health and care. The national learning hub for volunteeers' two collections made in partnership with OpenLearn...
Sara Kay Aloe
Education & Development

Sara Kay Aloe

...courses on OpenLearn, but it was a fascination with the Welsh language that brought her here initially. She suffered a redundancy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and says that OpenLearn not only kept her occupied and became her hobby, but it has helped her to pursue the career she always wanted. This is the OpenLearn story of Sara Kay Aloe…...[A photo of OpenLearn learner...
Using OpenLearn as an OU Student
Get Started

Using OpenLearn as an OU Student

...course, Multidisciplinary study: the value and benefits. If you are a postgraduate student then Succeeding in postgraduate study is the best course for you. Researching your next module A small portion (up to 5%) of almost every module offered by The Open University is repurposed and offered for free on OpenLearn. You can use these to research different subjects or help...
Now live: Could we control our climate?
Science, Maths & Technology

Now live: Could we control our climate?

...course tells the story of climate science in a new way, aiming to find a fresh perspective for thinking about the future...[Photograph of Moraine lake, Alberta. The photo shows a blue-green expanse of lake water, with dense forest on the left, and rocky mountainous terrain to the right of the lake.] Climate change is one of the greatest challenges we face as a society,...
Open Education Week
Education & Development

Open Education Week

...courses, interactives, videos and more... and we also have links to resources and a researcher pack from The Open University's own OER Hub. Transcript The OER Hub The Open Education Research Hub (OER Hub) at The Open University are leaders in researching the impact of open educational resources (OER) on teaching and learning practices. The OER Hub team has extensive...
Developing leadership in the voluntary sector
Education & Development

Developing leadership in the voluntary sector

...courses To stay informed about the work of the CVSL, please sign up to our quarterly newsletter. Click on this link to sign-up. [CVSL logo] On this page you'll find information about CVSL’s free courses, plus links to other courses and resources from The Open University, to help you develop your leadership practice and respond to complex challenges in an uncertain...
Issues in women’s football
Health, Sports & Psychology

Issues in women’s football

...courses and qualifications. Women’s football, and women’s sport generally, has seen a huge surge in popularity and media coverage. In the three audios that follow, Steph Doehler from The Open University and Carrie Dunn (sports journalist and scholar) discuss various issues that this has brought. The history of women’s football Steph and Carrie discuss the...