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Society, Politics & Law
You, me and the future of Wales
Learn how you can play an active part in making the Wales we want.
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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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Society, Politics & Law
Ageism and age discrimination
This course will focus on the ageism targeted at older people, looking at the stereotypes, prejudices and discrimination they experience and the impact they can have.
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Society, Politics & Law
Introduction to making political and social change
Written in a moment of multiple crises – environmental, economic, political, social and health-related – ‘An Introduction to making political and social change’ gives you a grounding in some of the key citizenship skills and information you will need to intervene in the world as it changes around you. This free course explores how you can make ...
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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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Languages
The Celtic origins of the Welsh language
The story of the Welsh language is part of a linguistic puzzle – one that begins thousands of years ago with a single ancestral tongue.
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Society, Politics & Law
Changemakers
Do you have issues you care about, affect you or your community or family? Small actions can lead to big changes.
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History & The Arts
Hedd Wyn: how the life of one of Wales’ most promising poets was cut short by the first world war
Wales lost one of its most gifted poets, Hedd Wyn, on the first day of the Battle of Passchendaele.
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History & The Arts
Nos Galan Gaeaf: the traditional Welsh celebration being eclipsed by modern Halloween
From bonfires to bobbing apples, explore how Welsh people have celebrated Nos Galan Gaeaf through the centuries and how it is linked to Halloween.
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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.
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Education & Development
Volunteering in the community
Volunteering in the community can have a big impact. Read stories from OU staff on why they volunteer, what it means and how others can get involved.