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Freedom of speech
History & The Arts

Freedom of speech

...courses and qualifications [Political banner promoting free speech (US)] The pros and cons There are good reasons to preserve freedom of speech – the case is made with formidable power in John Stuart Mill’s classic text, On Liberty (1859). In a society in which speech is free, there will be an interchange of ideas, truths that damage those in power will be more...
World Bipolar Day
Health, Sports & Psychology

World Bipolar Day

...to an inspiring line-up of speakers at our online conference on World Bipolar Day, Thursday 30 March 2023, 6-9pm. Sign up for a free ticket here Understand bipolar better Take our free eLearning course here Wondering if you - or someone you know - might have bipolar? Read info about getting a diagnosis here Need support? Find out about our peer support services here...
What is it like to research death and loss?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What is it like to research death and loss?

...course and in diverse contexts. The Centre’s vision is to use research and education to foster open dialogue and critical engagement with death and loss. This podcast is a conversation between three of the Centre’s members discussing their experiences of what it is like to do research in this topic area. They discuss how others react to their research, what has shaped...
The Linux Effect: 20th Anniversary
Science, Maths & Technology

The Linux Effect: 20th Anniversary

...course T155 Linux: an introduction... Introducing Linux Some say Leenix, some Leenux, some say Linux. So how do you say it? Linux - Origins Richard Stallman broke free of the closed proprietary world of UNIX computing when he announced the GNU project in 1983. But GNU needed a kernel. In 2001 Linus Torvalds gave it one. Audio courtesy of Christian Einfeldt and crew of the...
Languages and the refugee crisis
Languages

Languages and the refugee crisis

...challenges ahead could be the first step towards a future of peaceful and happy co-existence. Explore more about languages on OpenLearn Find out more about the European Day of Languages Discover what learning languages can do for you Try our language courses for free! Explore more about languages Go back to the menu Try our language courses for free! Go back to the menu...
How would post-Brexit trade deals actually work?
Society, Politics & Law

How would post-Brexit trade deals actually work?

...Free Trade Agreement with the EU if we leave the EU?...[Members of the European Parliament voting on a resolution during Brussels plenary session - black and white image showing men with their thumbs in the air. ] Thumbs up at the European Parliament Let’s consider a scenario. On leaving the European Union, Britain will make a Free Trade Agreement with the EU, or trade...
60 second adventures in economics: The Invisible Hand
Society, Politics & Law

60 second adventures in economics: The Invisible Hand

...courses. David Mitchell is waiting to explain six key economic concepts in sixty seconds apiece. Which is pretty economical in itself, if you think about it... Transcript: An economy is a tricky thing to control, and governments are always trying to figure out how to do it. Back in 1776 economist Adam Smith shocked everyone by saying that what governments should actually...
Danielle Martin
Education & Development

Danielle Martin

...courses – pretty much any subject you could think of!’, she said, ‘and it seemed like a perfect way to not only test my brain, but as a way to keep me occupied while recovering – no obligation to complete anything, and no fees to pay made it ideal.’ ‘With new courses being added all the time, I know I will keep using OpenLearn during my degree and beyond. The...