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History & The Arts
Larry Achiampong – Challenging Colonial Narratives with Art
In this film, a collaboration with The Open University, Larry gives an overview of his art practice describing how he became an artist and how he reaches his audiences across an ever-expanding platform of dynamic visual, sonic and digital media.
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Society, Politics & Law
Will the next Secretary-General of the United Nations be a woman?
As the lead up to the appointment of the next UN Secretary-General picks up pace, Dr Georgina Holmes explains the selection process and reflects on why there is growing momentum to appoint a woman.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Can we design places to combat loneliness?
How might where people live affect how lonely they feel?
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History & The Arts
The greatest composers you’ve never heard of
When you think of classical music, which names come to mind? Beethoven? Mozart? Bach? But how many women composers can you name?
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Money & Business
Stories from our Black students
During a research project into Black students’ experiences on a peer mentoring scheme, we interviewed four first-year students. During these interviews, they talked broadly about the challenges they faced in balancing their lives and their study at The Open University.
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History & The Arts
Can you be the curator?
Put yourself in the shoes of a specialist charged with the V&A's collections. Can you place a range of objects into the correct place in the museum? Try this interactive.
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History & The Arts
What do you see? How images can change what you think
Are images we see every day always what they seem? Look beyond your first glance and discover how images can persuade you to think a certain way.
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Science, Maths & Technology
15 minutes on Mars
Have you ever looked up into the night sky at the red planet and wanted to know more? Now here’s your chance to explore Mars.
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Society, Politics & Law
Inequality: Have your say
Does the pursuit of growth increase inequality? How much inequality is too much inequality? Take an interactive tour through the different positions on these matters in our fictional country Economica, and have your say!
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Nature & Environment
Earth Day on OpenLearn
The first Earth Day on 22 April 1970 activated 20 million people from all walks of life to do their bit to protect our planet. More than 50 years on, it is estimated that one billion people worldwide will engage in this year’s Earth Day.
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Languages
French for travel: Test your skills
Test your French language skills as you immerse yourself on an interactive journey through France.
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History & The Arts
Behind The Reputation
In this interactive, you’ll uncover the real people behind the icons. Does the reality of the life of Van Gogh, Queen Elizabeth I and Charles Dickens match up with their reputation?