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You, me and the future of Wales
Society, Politics & Law

You, me and the future of Wales

...partnership with the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, Welsh Government and The Open University in Wales. [Future Generations Commissioner for Wales logo, Welsh Government Logo and The Open University in Wales Logo] Explore more resources [AC Collection] This resource is part of the Active Citizenship in Wales collection. Discover more on the collection homepage....
Has Twitter's role as a political influence been overstated?
Digital & Computing

Has Twitter's role as a political influence been overstated?

...resources for public benefit like education, healthcare, and welfare. Using the #metoo campaign as a case study, Naomi Barnes and Huw Davies question whether Twitter really is a public sphere or if it is simply a platform capitalist that monetises displays of outrage?...[Giant hashtag] Twitter is, of course, many things to many people. It is a place people have connected,...
A timeline between The OU and the royal family
History & The Arts

A timeline between The OU and the royal family

...Education Conference [Princess Anne when she opened the ICDE in Birmingham, The Open University's VC, John Daniel, is pictured in the foreground.] ©The Open University The Open University takes a turn to host the 17th biennial ICDE conference. Held in Birmingham, Anne, Princess Royal attends as a guest of honour to open proceedings. Click here to ......
Am I ready to be an apprentice distance learner?
Education & Development

Am I ready to be an apprentice distance learner?

...Open Learn resources to help you develop more effective study skills. This is a short informal course designed to help you get a taste of what distance learning in higher education is like. Developing good academic practice...Am I ready to be an apprentice distance learner?: 3 Do I have the digital skills to be an apprentice distance learner? - [Described image] Studying...
Supporting university students with a mental health condition
Health, Sports & Psychology

Supporting university students with a mental health condition

...the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...Supporting university students with a mental health condition: Glossary - * Safeguarding Team Safeguarding is the actions taken to promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and protect them from harm....
Inclusive Leadership: Collaborating for professional development
Education & Development

Inclusive Leadership: Collaborating for professional development

...overlooked, the publishers will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements at the first opportunity. Don't miss out If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses....
A Support Net: Can you help someone in need?
Health, Sports & Psychology

A Support Net: Can you help someone in need?

...resources and helplines: Mind's information and support pages Call the Samaritans on 116 123, for free or look at the other ways of contacting them. The NHS Mental health - live well pages The NHS overcoming addiction pages This resource is part of the 'Wellbeing and Mental Health Collection' created by the Open University in Wales. You can learn more and find courses,...
Try distance learning for FREE with the OU
Education & Development

Try distance learning for FREE with the OU

...Open University, is a free online learning resource that’s open to everyone. It’s a great way to see if distance learning is right for you and prepare you for university...There are over 1,000 courses to choose from with no start-dates, so you can begin right away or at a time that suits you. Some courses are based on The Open University degree materials and others...