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The Women’s World Cup 2023
Health, Sports & Psychology

The Women’s World Cup 2023

...the challenges faced when returning to compete after becoming a mother, issues facing grassroots cricket, and the importance of female leadership in sport. Then check out a set of animations looking at the menstrual cycle, breast health and pelvic floor and how these impact women when participating in sport and fitness. Fanatical about sport? Try one of our free courses...
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Article 10 mins
Northern Ireland Science Festival 2022: The Power of Plants
Miscellaneous

Northern Ireland Science Festival 2022: The Power of Plants

...out more about The Open University's Biology courses and qualifications. Plants are crucial to the existence of life on earth. From influencing the weather to creating the building blocks to life itself, the vast powers of plants mean that we are utterly dependent on them. This Open University virtual event, shot in the immersive atmosphere of Belfast’s Tropical Ravine,...
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Article 5 mins
Pay attention to equal pay: the EIS and Equal Pay Day 2022
Society, Politics & Law

Pay attention to equal pay: the EIS and Equal Pay Day 2022

...out more about The Open University's Social Sciences courses. 20th November 2022 marked UK Equal Pay Day. The EIS film highlights the prevalent undervaluing of professions where women represent the majority of the workforce. This includes teaching (compared to other graduate professions) and the disproportionate impact of the cost-of-living crisis on women across key...
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Changemakers
Society, Politics & Law

Changemakers

...to make a difference by teaching you how to make political and social change. Learn about devolution and connections between the UK and Wales. Find out which institutions are responsible for issues you care about. Explore the Changemakers website [AC Collection] This resource is part of the Active Citizenship in Wales collection. Discover more on the collection homepage....
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Activity 30 mins
World Environment Day
Nature & Environment

World Environment Day

...out our selection of FREE courses, articles and other content related to the environment and nature that you can explore all year round...Plastic pollution is everywhere - even in our bodies as microplastics. World Environment Day 2025 urges collective action to end it. This year’s campaign highlights nature-based inspiration and real-world solutions to drive lasting...
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Article 5 mins
Contesting power through satire
History & The Arts

Contesting power through satire

...and helps us fight oppression. Others are less optimistic. In their view, children and half-wits may well point out that the emperor has no clothes, but, in the end, a half-wit usually remains a half-wit and the emperor remains an emperor. Have your say Is satire a powerful tool against oppression, or pointless antics? Share your thoughts using the Comments section below....
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Activity 30 mins
Angel Breed
Science, Maths & Technology

Angel Breed

...out more about The OU's Biology qualification. The aim of Angel Breed is to fill your tank with as many high-value fish as possible. The rarer the fish, the more money they are worth! Are you ready to start the challenge? Select the image below to begin. [Images taken from the Angel Breed online game] Start breeding your rare fish now! Tip: If you get stuck, take a look...
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Activity 45 mins
Exploring youth violence: what would you do?
Education & Development

Exploring youth violence: what would you do?

...out about The Open University's Childhood and Youth Studies courses and qualifications. Many young people are increasingly becoming marginalised, having to contend with a multitude of social ills and risks: crime, violence, substance misuse, fragile families, homelessness, and limited access to education and welfare services. To understand some of the problems these young...
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Activity 15 mins