Society, Politics & Law
Policing practice and leadership
Grow your knowledge and understanding of policing with this collection of free learning resources, bought to you by the Department for Policing at The Open University.
Education & Development
Building Science and Technology Diplomacy Skills through CARE–KNOW–DO
...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 realm of experts. Today, they shape nearly every aspect of our world—driving international efforts to tackle climate...
Education & Development
Free digital, numeracy and employability courses to build your skills
...Education has partnered with the Open University to offer free training tools designed to help people find a job, advance their career or grow their business...[Logo for the UK department for education] Digital, numeracy and employability skills are among those that are most sought after by employers, and can help you progress in work and boost your job prospects. Digital...
Education & Development
How do we move towards racial equality?
...University colleagues discuss their experiences of working at the OU as well as the changes they would like to see to move towards racial equality in this collection of videos...At The Open University (OU) we are conscious of the need to talk about race, to recognise the challenges some colleagues face as well as creating opportunities for students to hear about...
Education & Development
Tomorrow's Ed
...our best FREE learning content pondering this question...From July 16th, The Open University will be exploring the future of education - what's possible, what might happen and what we are already innovating at The OU. Follow the Facebook and Twitter page for more information on #TomorrowsEd and explore some of our related FREE learning articles, videos and courses below....
Education & Development
What this hub is about
...resources - articles, videos, audios, timelines and courses - that explore the themes of race, racism and ethnicity across the core faculty areas within The Open University. The hub has drawn on existing content already on OpenLearn, but also includes newly commissioned content created specifically for the hub. The content has been created by experts across (and sometimes...
Education & Development
Anti-Bullying Week
...resources on the different types of bullying and manipulation to help support those in need, not just on these special days but all year round...OpenLearn and The Open University are proud supporters of Anti-Bullying Week. To pledge our support for this fantastic cause we've pulled together some interactives, academic insights and advice, and FREE courses on the different...
Society, Politics & Law
Recording women's experiences and resilience during Covid-19
...Open University (OU) have helped her to support Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) members during this challenging time: OU/EIS Microcredentials Case Study: https://www.open.ac.uk/scotland/partnerships/unions/pauline-mccolgan Scottish Union Learning Fringe event on the impact of COVID-19 in 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvkjNg31gaI EIS ‘Teacher Professional...