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Society, Politics & Law
Capacity and demand management
This free course, Capacity and demand management, is part of the series focusing on leadership, decision-making and communication in the context of policing within the community. This course focuses on the use of data to make decisions, using actions taken in managing capacity and demand as the applied example. The course uses examples not ...
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Society, Politics & Law
It’s all in a name: why I refuse to use a ‘white’ name
Should you ever change your identity in order to progress your career? Open University employee Sudesh Loi gives his views...
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Digital & Computing
How can we stop science, engineering and technology losing talented women?
There's still a massive gender imbalance in university STEM subjects. What can be done to address this? Clem Herman has some ideas...
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Society, Politics & Law
Bywyd ac oes Cyril Lakin
Mae stori Cyril Lakin, cyn-olygydd llenyddol y Daily Telegraph a'r Sunday Times yn ystod y 1930au, darlledwr y BBC yn ystod y Blitz, ac Aelod Seneddol yn ystod y rhyfel, ac yn taflu goleuni ar themâu ehangach yn stori'r Gymru fodern.
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Society, Politics & Law
The life and times of Cyril Lakin
The story of Cyril Lakin, a former literary editor of The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Times during the 1930s, BBC broadcaster during the Blitz, and wartime Member of Parliament, sheds light on wider themes in the story of modern Wales.
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History & The Arts
The Life of Saint Andrew
This extract from Alban Butler's 18th Century work on the lives of the saints tells the story of Scotland's patron saint.
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Society, Politics & Law
Happy Saint Andrew's Day
As we celebrate St Andrew's Day, the patron saint of Scotland, explore our variety of resources on Scotland's culture, society and heritage.
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Education & Development
Good Mock COP, Bad Mock COP
The Open University held a Mock COP26 event, inspiring future climate leaders from across Scotland in the Highlands and Moray.
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Society, Politics & Law
Sex workers’ labour struggles in Scotland
How does the lack of labour rights affect sex workers in Scotland? This article explores...
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Society, Politics & Law
The contribution of women in the Singer factory strike of 1911
In 1911, 10,000 workers at the largest Singer sewing machines factory, in Clydebank, went on strike in solidarity with 12 female colleagues protesting against a larger workload and no increase in pay. This article digs into the details...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
World Toilet Day
Toilets save lives. We've compiled some resources to help raise awareness for the 3.6 billion people who do not have access to toilets and proper sanitation.
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Education & Development
Skills to succeed in the workplace
Scottish football clubs have partnered with The Open University to provide a selection of free training courses to enhance your career prospects and opportunities.