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Languages
Croeso: Beginners' Welsh
This free course, Croeso: Beginners' Welsh, is taken from Croeso, a beginners' language module that concentrates on Welsh as a tool for communication, but it also provides some insights into Welsh societies and cultures through printed and audio materials. It will be of interest to all those who want to improve their language skills in order to ...
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Money & Business
Hybrid working and digital transformation toolkit
Free online courses and other resources to help you thrive in an ever-changing digital hybrid world.
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Education & Development
University Ready
A collection of resources from all of Wales' universities to help you get started with higher education. Ar gael yn Gymraeg
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Society, Politics & Law
Active Citizenship in Wales
Free online resources to help you think critically about society and politics in Wales, and to help you use your voice as a citizen.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Everyday maths 1 (Wales)
This free course will develop and improve your essential maths skills for work, study and everyday life. The course has four sessions, which cover the following topics: numbers, measurement, shapes and space, and handling data. There will be plenty of examples to help you progress, together with opportunities to practise your understanding. A...
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History & The Arts
Wales and music: a conversation with Huw Stephens
Music has come to play a significant role in Welsh identity. It has been and remains central to the way many Welsh people think about themselves collectively as a nation, and the way in which the Welsh are perceived outside Wales.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Making connections in end-of-life conversations: essential tips for professionals
Patient preference in end-of-life conversations can depend on multiple factors; this article and animation offer guidance for health and social care professionals.
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Society, Politics & Law
How a new First Minister of Wales is appointed
An overview of what happens when it’s time to appoint a new First Minister of Wales, who leads the Welsh Government.
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History & The Arts
The legacy of the Victorian prison treadmill
Professor Rosalind Crone examines the dark history of the penal treadmill and asks what lessons we can learn for prisons today.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Abortion stigma and the workplace
There is almost no prior scholarship on abortions as a workplace issue. A recent survey provides some insights on this topic and suggestions for workplaces.
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Education & Development
Volunteering in the education sector
Ever thought about volunteering in education? Read stories from OU staff on why they volunteer, what it means and how others can get involved.
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Education & Development
Volunteering with a personal or professional focus
Have you considered using your professional skills or personal experiences to volunteer and develop your skills further? Read stories from OU staff on why they volunteer, what it means and how others can get involved.