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Health, Sports & Psychology
The emergence of breaking as an Olympic sport
Despite its critics, breaking is a sport worthy of its inclusion in the Olympics. Alex Twitchen explains why in this article.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Studying design at The Open University: a rewarding journey
In this video, two design students share their distance learning journey and offer helpful tips to prospective students.
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Languages
Black Blue Plaques
This film explores the under-representation of Black heritage and the linguistic landscape in relation to Blue Plaques.
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History & The Arts
Introducing music research
Introducing music research provides you with insights into the wide variety of possibilities for studying music at postgraduate level. In this free course you will explore diverse musical topics through four themes: inclusions and exclusions, practice, technology, and community. You will encounter music from different times, places and genres ...
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Education & Development
‘Nobody can say to me that I can’t do it’: Exploring the study journey of female students from South Asian backgrounds
Significant differences in the good pass awarding gap between White and Asian students studying in higher education are well documented. In our university context this good pass awarding gap significantly appears in the final level of study. Why is this and what can we do about it?
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History & The Arts
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a major Islamic holiday, marking the end of Ramadan. Find out more about the ‘lesser Eid’ in this article.
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History & The Arts
Goddess Preconceptions: Beyond Fertility, Sexuality and Motherhood
Are goddesses really only about fertility, love, and motherhood? Explore the myths and truths of female deities from Inanna to Durga, and discover their powerful roles beyond sexuality and childbirth.
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History & The Arts
Holi: The festival of colours, the festival of diversity
Holi is celebrated as the Festival of colour, love and spring. Shonil Bhagwat explores this Hindu festival's links to diversity of nature, people and culture in this article.
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Education & Development
Ramadan: What do you need to know?
How can you make your workplace more inclusive during Ramadan? Asif Sadiq MBE, Senior Vice President and Head of Equity and Inclusion at Warner Media International, explains in this article.
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Education & Development
Introduction to Arabic
In this free course you will learn the Arabic alphabet, vowels, and also a little bit about the history of the Arabic language.
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History & The Arts
Decolonising Religious Studies and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion
Suzanne Newcombe reflects on how the Religious Studies department at The Open University tried to make their module more inclusive and relatable to the diverse student demographic.
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Languages
Year of the Dragon: Lunar New Year
Happy Year of the Dragon! Learn more about what this year means and how to say some traditional New Year greetings to celebrate.