Search

...skills are among those that are most sought after by employers, and can help you progress in work and boost your job prospects. Digital skills can be anything from using social media and staying safe online to coding, programming or digital marketing. These are a small selection of free courses to boost your skills from The Open University. Many others are available by...

...study pathways page...[Banner for Making your learning count – Example study pathways (YXM130) ] Below are some example study pathways created by OU members of staff, based on subjects they would be interested in studying if they registered for the module. These have been provided to inspire you and provide an example of the variety of Open Educational Resources...

...study...Effective writing is a key skill for students and professionals, especially in today’s digital world. It is a central process for developing and sharing understanding as well as building and disseminating knowledge. Students learn and are assessed through their writing, whereas professionals frequently use writing to organise their thinking, present their views...

...skills for navigating a complex, interconnected world. This article explores how the CARE–KNOW–DO framework helps educators and young people develop the values, knowledge, and actions needed to shape global solutions and tackle pressing challenges, from climate change to AI governance...Science and technology are no longer confined to laboratories or the exclusive...

...studied at university for seven years. Almost 30 years later, in December 2020, I finally completed the long-awaited and rigorous two-hour doctoral viva voce online exam in my little home office just 10 days after moving into my first home with my other half, Lewis. This was at a time when Covid restrictions meant that I could not see my mum and dad on the day but instead...